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Liberal leadership candidates divided on question of cuts to public service

Liberal leadership candidates have different views on Canada’s public service cuts, with Mark Carney proposing to cap its size and review budgets using technology.
Karina Gould does not plan to trim the public service at this time.
Emily Jackson, a spokesperson for Gould, expressed concerns about significant cuts during a potential trade war, saying it's the 'wrong approach.'
Frank Baylis suggested a department-by-department review of the public service instead of across-the-board layoffs.

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Aldergrove Star

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Liberal leadership hopefuls divided on question of cuts to public service

Party candidates unveil plans for Canada’s public service

8 hours ago·Langley, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Liberal Leadership Candidates Divided on Question of Cuts to Public Service

Liberal leadership candidates have contrasting plans for Canada’s federal public service—with presumed front-runner Mark Carney taking the most aggressive stance so far. Carney recently vowed to cap the size of the public service and rein in government spending. While he hasn’t said where this cap would be set or how much he would reduce spending, Carney told a press conference on Wednesday he would review program budgets and use new technology …

8 hours ago·New York, United States

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Global News

Liberal leadership candidates split on whether to shrink public service - National

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed to reduce the size of the public service if he becomes prime minister, and at least one Liberal leadership candidate agrees.

10 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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La Presse

Liberal Party of Canada: Leadership Aspirants Divided over the Public Service

Aspirants to Justin Trudeau's succession to the leadership of the federal Liberals differed on the public service issue. The current favourite of the race, Mark Carney, was the most belligerent candidate on the subject.

11 hours ago·Montreal, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

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Liberal leadership candidates divided on question of cuts to public service

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

18 hours ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Island Social Trends

Liberal leadership debates coming up Feb 24 & 25 - Island Social Trends

Saturday February 22, 2025 | NATIONAL NEWS [Posted from VICTORIA, BC] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Two federal Liberal Leadership candidate debates are coming up on Monday and Tuesday. All four candidates will be participate: Frank Bayliss, Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, and Karina Gould. The debates will be broadcast on major TV […] The post Liberal leadership debates coming up Feb 24 & 25 appeared first on Island Social Trends.

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