Carney's cabinet asked to find 'ambitious savings' ahead of fall budget

[JANFU]

Major cuts coming for civil servants
A 40 % increase over 10 years is not justifiable

As part of the drive to find savings, the letter tells ministers to assess whether existing programs within their departments are meeting their objectives, are "core to the federal mandate" and not duplicative of something already being done by other levels of government.

As part of the drive to find savings, the letter tells ministers to assess whether existing programs within their departments are meeting their objectives, are "core to the federal mandate" and not duplicative of something already being done by other levels of government.

Federal funds will be redirected to "significant investments in the productive capacity of the Canadian economy," building new "trade corridors" and infrastructure projects, she said, as Carney pushes to strengthen the economy in the face of a U.S. trade war that has already led to job loss and a drop in exports.

Audrey Milette, Champagne's director of communications, confirmed ministers are being asked to reduce program spending by 7.5 per cent in the fiscal year that begins in April, followed by 10 per cent the year after and 15 per cent in 2028-29. The Globe and Mail was first to report on the proposed spending reduction figures.

Carney has focus. Ministers not measuring up will be turned

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-spending-cuts-1.7579022

 

[Allan]

A 40 % increase over 10 years is not justifiable

Absolutely not.

There's some big projects planned and the government will need evey penny they can scrounge.

The last time this was done the savings were arrived at through attrition and buy outs. That's the most humane approach.

 

[JANFU]

Absolutely not.

There's some big projects planned and the government will need evey penny they can scrounge.

The last time this was done the savings were arrived at through attrition and buy outs. That's the most humane approach.

Selected buyouts so not to lose the high flyers and experienced workers
You can apply but may be denied a buyout. Some would use it to fund their retirement
1 week severance per year for those in retirement range can add billions to the cost
Needless to say Unions will go ballistic and if needed do what Chretien did. If they strike ordered back to work

The topic that most miss is the Federal Govt. are using computer servers from the 70s and 80s. Streamlining Govt services would improve by upgrading to today's tech world

 

[Integrityrespec]

Did he steal this idea?

 

[Allan]

Did he steal this idea?

I can guarantee you that no competent leader would ever take a page from Trump.

Carney admires Cretien's style of fiscal discipline so if the idea was "stolen" it's from Jean.

 

[Callen]

Did he steal this idea?

No. Carney is doing it the smart way. A thoughtful strategic reduction in government spending. Not a slash and burn thoughtless approach that results in chaos. Trump's signature style.