PSAC responded to Budget 2026 on November 6, 2026, raising concerns about the budget's implications for federal public service employees. While the budget includes several commitments for Canadians, PSAC argues that it overlooks the public service workers responsible for implementing them.
PSAC raises concerns about further privatization and contracting out, the introduction of new tax programs and benefits without additional support for the employees responsible for administering them, and the accelerated implementation of artificial intelligence across the federal public service. The union also takes issue with the Early Retirement Initiative, noting that if more employees than anticipated accept the offer, a portion of the resulting additional savings would be directed toward further operating budget reductions.
PSAC also points to the renewal of the Canada Strong Pass for 2027 while Parks Canada faces budget cuts. The union's broader concern is that federal public service employees still have little indication of when the ongoing reductions will end.
Source: https://psacunion.ca/budget-2026-you-cant-build-strong-canada-without
