Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks in the in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Oct. 6, 2025. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the upcoming federal budget will need to include adjustments to the public service workforce to bring it back to “sustainable” levels.
“Over the last few years, the civil service has increased at a level which I think is not sustainable,” Champagne told reporters at an Oct. 30 press conference. He said the government needs to ensure the size of the public service aligns with Canada’s needs.
