A leaked Treasury Board document reveals plans for a stricter, five-day in-office mandate for federal public servants by 2027, sparking union backlash and concerns over productivity and morale.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reduce the federal civil service through early retirement incentives will cost $1.5 billion upfront, with annual savings of $82 million. The strategy aims to avoid layoffs.
New data reveals a 96% jump in federal public servants earning over $150,000 in five years, with 27,261 workers now in that bracket. Explore the figures and what they mean for Canada's largest employer.
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announces a federal review of Canada's firearms classification system. Get the latest details on this policy shift.
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
Analysis: The public service transformation outlined in Budget 2025 presents challenges but also significant opportunities for federal workers. Learn how to navigate the coming changes.
A new public dashboard in Ontario provides real-time insights into community drug use through wastewater analysis. Discover the data and its implications for public health policy.
New data reveals more than 27,000 federal employees earned salaries of $150,000 or higher last year. Explore the breakdown and what it means for public sector spending.
New data reveals more than half of federal employees have no assigned workspace. Experts warn this 'hoteling' trend could create major logistical hurdles for any mandated full-time office return.
The federal government has begun notifying 68,000 public servants about a new early retirement program, a key step in its plan to cut 40,000 jobs from the bureaucracy. Learn the eligibility criteria and what the union says.
The federal government has begun a major downsizing, issuing nearly 70,000 early-retirement notices with $1.5B in incentives. Learn how this impacts the public service.
The federal government is distributing early retirement information to approximately 70,000 public servants. This move signals a significant workforce transition. Read the details and potential impacts.
OC Transpo says it is ready to adapt to a potential five-day return-to-office mandate for federal workers, as ridership sees significant increases this fall. Learn about the transit authority's plans.
Ottawa residents express concerns over traffic congestion, childcare costs, and commuting times as rumours of a full federal return-to-office mandate circulate. Learn about the potential impacts.
Tax expert Kim Moody warns that ignoring fiscal reality and using deceptive accounting could force future tax hikes on Canadians. Read the analysis of the 2025 Public Accounts.
Preston Manning argues Canada needs a credible alternative to PM Mark Carney's government, proposing policy shifts on budget, bureaucracy, and federalism. Read his vision.
Public service unions are pressing the government for details on rumours of a full-time office mandate, calling any such plan 'reckless and out of touch.' Get the latest updates.
A federal union reports persistent rumours of a new office mandate for public servants in Ottawa. Get the latest details on the potential policy shift and its implications.
The Canadian government has launched a public AI register detailing over 400 systems across 42 institutions. Discover how AI is transforming public service from chatbots to insect identification.
Atlantic Canada receives $4.7 million federal funding for dental care initiatives, improving access to essential oral health services across the region.
Canadian government launches public database tracking over 400 artificial intelligence projects across federal departments, increasing AI transparency and accountability.
A federal committee expressed outrage after a Stellantis representative failed to appear to answer questions about public funding agreements. Read the full story.
Vancouver city officials scrap controversial plan to remove baby change tables from public washrooms following strong public opposition. Learn how community advocacy made a difference.
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge warns federal budget cuts could erode language rights and bilingual services. Learn how this impacts Canadians.
Canadian public servants planning December retirement face difficult choice: retire now with permanent pension penalty or wait for potential government buyout program. Expert analysis reveals timelines and risks.
Canadians express strong opinions on federal climate targets and housing affordability in a recent letters to the editor section. Discover the public's growing concerns.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne met with SUMA President Randy Goulden in Regina to discuss how the federal budget affects Saskatchewan's economy and local communities.
Canada's Department of National Defence is actively recruiting public servants from other federal departments to strengthen its workforce. Learn about this strategic hiring initiative.
Nearly five years after Ottawa promised self-cleaning public toilets, residents still lack basic facilities. Explore the city's stalled $1 million bathroom plan and its impact on public dignity.