OTTAWA — The Conservative party added more detail Wednesday to its leader’s plan to shrink the federal public service, saying the bureaucracy could be cut by 17,000 jobs a year just by not replacing employees who leave their jobs.

“Each year, more than 17,000 employees leave the public service and reductions can be made by simply not backfilling vacant positions,” Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman said in a statement to National Post.

Conservatives say the federal public service could be cut by over 17,000 heads annually if departing employees aren’t replaced.{ai:summary}<p>The Conservative party announced a plan to reduce the federal public service by not replacing over 17,000 employees who leave annually. Deputy leader Melissa Lantsman emphasized that these cuts could be achieved without significant layoffs. #politics</p>

Conservatives say they'll shrink federal workforce by 17,000 yearly by not replacing leavers

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