In Carney’s Canada… Nothing Matters Anymore

Tap The Maple | Bakes On Things · Feb 20, 2026 · 17m

Canada’s latest Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) report reveals a troubling reality: despite promises from Prime Minister Mark Carney to cut government, Ottawa’s bureaucracy continues to grow.

Since 2015, the federal workforce has expanded by 40%, adding 128,000 employees, while the government now plans a “cut” of just 16,000 positions, most through attrition. Even worse, the PBO confirms Ottawa will add thousands more employees before those reductions begin.

Meanwhile:

• Federal payroll costs have risen 80%

• Average compensation now exceeds $143,000 per employee

• Total payroll will reach…