10.8 billion dollars in cuts By 2015, the Harper government will have imposed permanent budget cuts of at least 10.8 billion dollars per year to federal departments and agencies. By slashing their funding, the government deprives them of essential resources needed to carry out their duties to the public.

35,000 jobs could be lost More than 35,000 positions could be abolished in the federal public service. This total includes job cuts announced by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty in Budget 2012 as well as job losses from previous budget cuts. With the layoff of tens of thousands of workers, the quality and accessibility of public services are compromised.