“Setting a blanket goal of budget reductions for departments without an overview of the entire public service is anything but fiscally responsible,” said Sharon DeSousa, national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). She said it is important that the government be transparent about its vision for the future of the public service so Canadians can know exactly how they will be affected. Health CanadaAnother department facing significant cuts is Health Canada, which ensures health services are accessible. The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) said these cuts could put the safety of food, medications, and medical devices at risk. You cannot cut public health without increasing risk.”PIPSC has called on the government to reconsider the scope of the public service cuts and assess how the cuts could affect public health, safety, and service delivery.