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.
Toronto police are investigating after mezuzahs were removed from doorways in a North York apartment building. The Hate Crime Unit is leading the probe into the incident reported on December 7, 2025.
Toronto Sun readers share diverse views on public prayer bans, political figures, and law enforcement in the latest Letters to the Editor, published December 8, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon to pray for peace at the tomb of a saint venerated by both Christians and Muslims. The historic visit underscores interfaith unity in a region longing for stability.
Quebec tables new secularism law to ban prayer in public spaces, citing pro-Palestinian protests. Critics argue it infringes on religious freedom. Read the full story.
Quebec tables Bill 9 to strengthen state secularism, targeting religious food in institutions, public prayer, and symbols. Minister Roberge calls it a defining day.
Quebec's government tables bill to strengthen secularism as Montreal university students protest prayer room bans. Get the latest on this developing political story.
University students in Montreal are speaking out against the Quebec government's proposed ban on prayer rooms. Learn how this affects religious freedom on campus.
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.
Quebec's new bill expands the religious symbols ban to more public sectors and prohibits prayer rooms in universities. Learn the details and implications.
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.
Canadian Conservatives demand reversal of military directive restricting religious prayers at Remembrance Day ceremonies, citing Supreme Court's Saguenay decision as basis for controversial policy change.
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.