These are permanent layoffs. These aren't reductions by way of attrition through retirement. For example, by the end of the 2029-30 fiscal year, the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada expects to cut a total of $154.7 million across the entire department. The science branch alone is taking a $115.4-million hit, so science is bearing roughly 75% of the total financial cuts to the department.
What is your takeaway, knowing that over 75% of the spending cuts at that department came at the expense of science and research?