Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Announces Closure of Research Operations, Job Cuts Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is closing seven research operations as part of the federal government’s public service reduction efforts. Research centres in Guelph, Quebec City, and Lacombe, along with four satellite farms, will be closed. Approximately 665 positions have been reduced, with nearly 1,050 employees receiving notices.

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is closing seven research operations.
• This is part of the federal government’s plan to reduce the size of the public service.
• Research centres in Guelph, Quebec City, and Lacombe are closing.
• Four satellite research farms in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are also closing.
• Approximately 665 department positions have been reduced.
• Nearly 1,050 employees received notices on Thursday.
• Site closures will not be immediate and could take up to 12 months to wind down operations.