Federal Budget 2025 projects a 37% surge in spending on private consultants, contradicting Liberal election pledges to reduce reliance on outsourcing. Analysis reveals a troubling shift away from public service expertise.
Barrie Public Library's story grows as council approves a new branch in Letitia Heights, enhancing community access to resources and services. Learn about the plans and key figures involved.
The federal government has declined a proposal to implement productivity measurement across the public service. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali's decision, announced December 16, 2025, sparks debate on accountability.
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
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.
Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.
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.
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.
Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette insists Quebec's proposed constitution is non-partisan as over 200 groups, including First Nations and the Barreau, prepare to testify. Read the latest on the controversial Bill 1.
Public hearings on Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, open today. With 211 groups set to testify, debates center on minority rights, authoritarian concerns, and the bill's historic scope. Read the latest.
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.
The contentious Bradford Bypass highway project takes significant step forward despite ongoing environmental concerns. Learn about the latest developments and what's next for this infrastructure initiative.
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.
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.
London announces names for four new public schools, implementing a new policy that moves away from naming after individuals. Learn about the new naming approach and school locations.
Learn how the federal government's $1.5B early retirement incentive program will work for Canadian public servants, funded by the pension plan surplus. Get the details on eligibility and timeline.
Analysis reveals Canadian government's plan to cut 40,000 public service jobs by 2028-29 cannot rely solely on attrition. Departments like CRA face significant challenges despite early retirement incentives.
Dr. Michelle Murti begins her tenure as Toronto's medical officer of health, bringing fresh perspective to public health challenges. Learn about her vision for Toronto Public Health.
A new report reveals federal public service cuts will affect 2.5% of Ottawa's workforce, but economists explain why the city will weather this storm better than 1990s austerity.
A Regina author completes comprehensive review of the controversial $2 billion Regina Bypass project six years after its completion, walking the entire route to document its impact.
The Canadian government reveals sweeping changes to the public service through strategic attrition and AI integration. Discover how the 2024 budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with service delivery.
Discover why Montreal's public transit workers have been on strike for nearly a month, fighting for more than just wages in a struggle that's paralyzing the city's commute.
Montreal's public transit system faces revenue crisis as monthly pass purchases drop significantly following recent STM strike, forcing commuters to find new ways to navigate the city.
Manitoba passes groundbreaking legislation allowing authorities to detain highly intoxicated individuals for extended periods, addressing public safety concerns and healthcare gaps.
Discover how Ottawa's innovative transition strategy is helping public servants relocate to Gatineau with housing support, tax benefits, and community integration programs.
Exclusive: Montreal's transit crisis worsens as STM strike continues, leaving thousands stranded. Transit advocacy group demands immediate leadership intervention and permanent solutions for the city's crumbling public transportation system.
Windsor-Essex faces a major transportation setback as the crucial Leamington-to-Windsor transit route gets cancelled, leaving rural residents stranded and advocates demanding solutions.