That's a very important question. Thank you for that. This is actually not a job-cutting exercise. This is balancing our operational budget over the next three years and finding savings to invest in the priorities that matter most to Canadians.
In budget 2025, we committed approximately $60 billion in savings over five years by modernizing operations, streamlining program delivery and focusing resources where they have the greatest impact. This includes bringing the public service to a more sustainable size over time, but it is about managing growth responsibly, not across-the-board cuts. This is about improving how we operate, reducing duplication, simplifying processes and delivering services more effectively.
We are also working to rely less on external consultants and build more expertise within the public service so that work is done more effectively and efficiently and at a lower cost. Ultimately, this is about respecting taxpayers' dollars and making sure that every dollar is used wisely to deliver results for Canadians and support a strong economy.
As you know, in our—