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Workforce Adjustment

For PSAC members at the Canada Revenue Agency

Workforce adjustment occurs when the federal government decides certain indeterminate positions are no longer needed due to factors like a lack of work, the discontinuation of a function, an employee's decision not to relocate, or an alternative delivery initiative. This process is often prompted by government cutbacks.  

Protections for affected employees are outlined in the Workforce Adjustment Appendix (WFAA), a critical component of Treasury Board and Agency collective agreements. Established after PSAC's 1991 national strike, the WFAA has been expanded and enhanced through successive rounds of collective bargaining. 

The WFAA represents PSAC's commitment to safeguarding job security and supporting members through changes in the workplace. It acknowledges the importance of stable employment to members’ financial security, work life balance, and mental health. 

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Members’ guide [1]

A resource to help you navigate the workforce adjustment.
Read More [2]
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Frequently asked questions [1]

Answers to the common questions about workforce adjustment.
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Resources [1]

Additional resources to support you through workforce adjustment.
Read More [4]

Latest news

  • PSAC logo [5]
    July 8, 2025

    PSAC raises alarm as Carney government announces sweeping public service cuts  

    PSAC raises alarm as Carney government announces sweeping public service cuts   [5]
  • Red graphic with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) bilingual logo in white in the middle. [6]
    May 23, 2025

    1,100 jobs cut at Service Canada and CRA, threatening vital public services

    1,100 jobs cut at Service Canada and CRA, threatening vital public services [6]
  • A guidebook with a pencil, highlighter and post-it notes [7]
    March 21, 2025

    A guide to workforce adjustment protections – Canada Revenue Agency

    A guide to workforce adjustment protections – Canada Revenue Agency [7]
  • Two people holding a magnifying glass in front of a collage of question marks [8]
    March 20, 2025

    FAQ: Workforce Adjustment – Canada Revenue Agency

    FAQ: Workforce Adjustment – Canada Revenue Agency [8]
  • A person holding a magnifying glass looking through the glossary in a book [9]
    March 20, 2025

    Common terms used in the CRA Workforce Adjustment Appendix

    Common terms used in the CRA Workforce Adjustment Appendix [9]

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[1] https://psacunion.ca/
[2] https://psacunion.ca/canada-revenue-agency-guide-workforce-adjustment
[3] https://psacunion.ca/faq-cra-workforce-adjustment
[4] https://psacunion.ca/wfa-resources-cra
[5] https://psacunion.ca/psac-raises-alarm-carney-government-announces
[6] https://psacunion.ca/1100-jobs-cut-service-canada-and-cra-threatening
[7] https://psacunion.ca/guide-workforce-adjustment-protections-canada
[8] https://psacunion.ca/faq-workforce-adjustment-canada-revenue-agency
[9] https://psacunion.ca/common-terms-used-cra-workforce-adjustment