The reductions identified in the Government of Canada’s Budget 2025 and the Comprehensive Expenditure Review confirmed Statistics Canada’s need to streamline operations while continuing to deliver the trusted data Canadians rely on. These government-wide measures are intended to reduce spending on operations while protecting priority programs and investing in areas that support Canada’s economic and social well-being.
In response, Statistics Canada entered a workforce adjustment period in January 2026 and has made targeted adjustments to programs to ensure the long-term sustainability of Canada’s national statistical system. Our most critical programs, such as the Census of Population, the Consumer Price Index, gross domestic product, trade, and employment statistics, continue without interruption. These core indicators remain priorities and will continue to be available to governments, businesses, and communities across the country.
Most changes affect how data are collected and produced, rather than the availability of data. To reduce duplication and focus resources where they have the greatest impact, some surveys and statistical programs will be discontinued where the data can be obtained through alternative sources or methods. Statistics Canada will continue to deliver trusted data by increasing the use of administrative data, modelling, automation and artificial intelligence, and by adjusting release frequency or level of detail where appropriate, while maintaining the quality, integrity, and continuity of Canada’s key national indicators.
Throughout this period of change, Statistics Canada remains committed to responsible stewardship of public resources and to fulfilling its mandate under the Statistics Act. Whether we collect administrative, alternative, or survey data, one thing remains certain—Statistics Canada continues to operate in accordance with governing instruments and frameworks, including those guiding the use of automation and artificial intelligence, and our commitment to protecting privacy and safeguarding the confidentiality of data remains unwavering. As Canada’s national statistical agency, Statistics Canada continues to provide high-quality, objective, and trusted data that support informed decision-making and public confidence in official statistics.