The federal agency told CBC News it has 67 of 147 staff in the Northwest Territories and 58 of 137 staff in the Yukon who are affected by a “workforce adjustment.” Nearly 3,000 Parks Canada staff nationwide are being notified by letter this week that their jobs are at risk. The federal agency told CBC News it has dozens of employees in the North who could be affected by a "workforce adjustment." Parks Canada said receiving a letter does not necessarily mean an employee will lose their job. Some positions will remain as is, some will change and others will be eliminated. The cuts come following the federal government’s comprehensive expenditure review, which requires Parks Canada to absorb nearly $145 million in budget reductions over the next three years. Could these Parks Canada layoffs affect Northern communities? Yes, they could deeply impact small towns like Fort Smith where staff serve as volunteers and community anchors.