The federal government says it's in the process of sending information on its planned early retirement program to nearly 70,000 employees.

The Liberals are looking to cut the number of federal public service jobs by about 40,000 from a peak of 368,000 positions in 2024, meaning that as of about a month ago there were about 16,000 more to come by 2029.

The government is trying to boost the rate of attrition and avoid cuts to younger workers by offering a voluntary program allowing workers to retire earlier without incurring a pension penalty.

Mohammad Kamal, director of communications for the Office of the President of the Treasury Board, said letters are being sent to roughly 68,000 public servants who may be eligible for the program.

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