Ottawa's top HR official aims to reduce excess senior executives in public service: memo

The federal government has identified an overabundance of senior executives, particularly assistant deputy ministers (ADMs), with 421 ADMs outnumbering 355 permanent positions, leading to inefficiencies and workplace conflicts. Chief Human Resources Officer Jacqueline Bogden announced measures to review and restrict ADM positions amid calls for a 15% budget cut by 2029, highlighting the need to manage public service growth and enhance productivity.

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