Ottawa MPs Sudds, Fanjoy urge changes to return-to-office order for public servants, as MPs debate ending hybrid Parliament
Liberal MP Jenna Sudds has called for ‘flexibility’ after fellow local caucus colleague Bruce Fanjoy criticized requirements that public servants work in-office four days a week starting in July, and executives five days a week starting in May.
Scaffolding costs in the capital climb to $20.2-million in 2025
Centre Block alone contributed almost $14.7-million to the bottom line in 2025, and scaffolding in and around the building has cost some $27.3-million overall since November 2022.
New in-office mandate could send more public servants out the door, union says
NDP MP Heather McPherson says introducing the new four-day, in-office mandate for the core public service during widespread job cuts is ‘a bad choice’ by the Liberal government.
Early retirement offer to federal public servants causing ‘chaos’ in public service: union
Key legislation that offers early retirement to some public servants is tied to the budget implementation bill, but Senator Peter Boehm, a former longtime public servant and deputy minister, said officials began planning for job reductions ‘some time ago’ and aren’t waiting for legislation to go through.
Massive military spending needs protection from abuse and fraud
This is the appropriate time for the government to beef up oversight and accountability mechanisms, not weaken them.
Bringing investment banking rigor to Ottawa
Ministers must be equipped to interrogate advice with the same skepticism, financial scrutiny, and risk discipline that any serious investor would demand before committing billions of dollars of capital.
Public servant says spending review is ‘gutting the wrong people’ as notices continue to hit desks
Anne Lavergne is just one of 22,000 workers from across the federal public service who have received notices that their job may be at risk.
It’s time to get serious about diversifying our suppliers
Canadians have made the choice in droves to abstain from American alcohol and travel, and it is having a big impact. The least we can expect from our governments at all levels is the same level of commitment.
Industrial benefits policy needs a ‘relook,’ says ex-senior public servant, as Conservative MP pushes for contract records
‘There has to be better alignment between the ITB policy and the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces,’ says former public servant Clem Srour.
Treasury Board outlines more than 8,000 job cuts in first phases of public service revamp
Since the 2025 budget was tabled, more than 22,000 staff and 882 executives in 24 departments have been notified they may be affected by a workforce adjustment.
