It seems you are scaring some people on the board. The government size should be cut for sure but it shouldn't be dramatic due to the following facts - One can verify the facts in annual audit report or in Federal Employment Act:
1. In federal work force, 10% is professional service and term employment. 5% is student and seasonal hands.
2. Average age of public servants at federal level is around 45. Expected annual retirement rate is 4 to 5%. Overall, about 30% of public service workforce shall reach retirement age in the next five years.
So, the above leaves a cushion of at least 5% per year. Of course, that doesn't mean no one will be affected and reducing deficit to below 3% of GDP will make long-term perspective sustainable.
For those affected, the Act provides 4 months time for evaluating options. The default option is to stay in a pool for one year. If no position is found in one year, the person will be laid off with severance.
Removing deficit is definitely a good thing and a smaller government is better in general.
Just some facts for those in public service and who want to join the public service .... so that people on this board are not too scared...