# Bureaucrats Get Raises While Missing Targets | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-07-31T21:34:56+00:00
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The federal government just handed out raises to 336,000 public sector workers—78% of its workforce—while those departments barely hit half their performance targets. Only 59 employees saw pay cuts. Critics argue taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for automatic raises without accountability, especially since the total cost isn’t being disclosed—and legal action has been needed before to get such info. Meanwhile, government workers now earn more than private sector peers (even after adjusting for age and education), sparking union outrage over what they call “insulting” offers. With bureaucracy costs projected to soar to nearly $80 billion by 2026, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is pushing for a scaled-back state to ease the tax burden. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/18ddf3353ad99918

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