Public Service
- The conversation needs to evolve from a focus on public service headcount to a substantive dialogue about mission, governance, and effectiveness.
- The conversation needs to evolve from a focus on public service headcount to a substantive dialogue about mission, governance, and effectiveness.
- The conversation needs to evolve from a focus on public service headcount to a substantive dialogue about mission, governance, and effectiveness.
- So far, public servants have secured nominations as Conservative, NDP, Green, People’s Party, and Christian Heritage candidates, while one is running as an Independent.
- So far, public servants have secured nominations as Conservative, NDP, Green, People’s Party, and Christian Heritage candidates, while one is running as an Independent.
- So far, public servants have secured nominations as Conservative, NDP, Green, People’s Party, and Christian Heritage candidates, while one is running as an Independent.
- The Public Service Alliance of Canada filed a human rights complaint on behalf of all of its Black members employed in the federal public
- The Public Service Alliance of Canada filed a human rights complaint on behalf of all of its Black members employed in the federal public
- The Public Service Alliance of Canada filed a human rights complaint on behalf of all of its Black members employed in the federal public
- When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the
- When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the
- When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the
- A Quebec bill that critics have slammed as a ‘declaration of war on workers highlights an ongoing trend where provincial and federal governments undermine
- A Quebec bill that critics have slammed as a ‘declaration of war on workers highlights an ongoing trend where provincial and federal governments undermine
- A Quebec bill that critics have slammed as a ‘declaration of war on workers highlights an ongoing trend where provincial and federal governments undermine
- Shifting trade threats will force tough choices about cuts and the public service's role as payroll costs rise and the deficit hits $50-billion.
- Shifting trade threats will force tough choices about cuts and the public service's role as payroll costs rise and the deficit hits $50-billion.
- Shifting trade threats will force tough choices about cuts and the public service's role as payroll costs rise and the deficit hits $50-billion.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney promised during the leadership campaign to cap the size of the public service, and 'review our spending with an emphasis
- Prime Minister Mark Carney promised during the leadership campaign to cap the size of the public service, and 'review our spending with an emphasis
- Prime Minister Mark Carney promised during the leadership campaign to cap the size of the public service, and 'review our spending with an emphasis
- Mark Fisher joins the Canada Water Agency, the prime minister will soon have a new PCO foreign and defence policy adviser, and four new
FeatureBY | March 17, 2025
FeatureBY | March 17, 2025
- Mark Fisher joins the Canada Water Agency, the prime minister will soon have a new PCO foreign and defence policy adviser, and four new
FeatureBY | March 17, 2025
- Mark Fisher joins the Canada Water Agency, the prime minister will soon have a new PCO foreign and defence policy adviser, and four new
- The first whole-of-government strategy for the use of the technology in the federal public service acknowledges that 'levels of mistrust in AI and its
- The first whole-of-government strategy for the use of the technology in the federal public service acknowledges that 'levels of mistrust in AI and its
- The first whole-of-government strategy for the use of the technology in the federal public service acknowledges that 'levels of mistrust in AI and its
- The most recent data shows a backlog of 372,000 transactions, of which 53 per cent were more than a year old.
- The most recent data shows a backlog of 372,000 transactions, of which 53 per cent were more than a year old.
- The most recent data shows a backlog of 372,000 transactions, of which 53 per cent were more than a year old.
- Public sector reform should look closer to Jean Chrétien’s Program Review than Donald Trump’s mass layoffs, says Université de Moncton professor Donald Savoie.
- Public sector reform should look closer to Jean Chrétien’s Program Review than Donald Trump’s mass layoffs, says Université de Moncton professor Donald Savoie.
- Public sector reform should look closer to Jean Chrétien’s Program Review than Donald Trump’s mass layoffs, says Université de Moncton professor Donald Savoie.
- The push for a more autonomous Canada could seriously reshape government. Without major reforms, many fear the public service isn’t equipped for it.
- The push for a more autonomous Canada could seriously reshape government. Without major reforms, many fear the public service isn’t equipped for it.
- The push for a more autonomous Canada could seriously reshape government. Without major reforms, many fear the public service isn’t equipped for it.
- CAPE president Nathan Prier says 'we delivered for Canadians during COVID-19, and we did that working remotely, and our productivity went up,' noting that
- CAPE president Nathan Prier says 'we delivered for Canadians during COVID-19, and we did that working remotely, and our productivity went up,' noting that
- CAPE president Nathan Prier says 'we delivered for Canadians during COVID-19, and we did that working remotely, and our productivity went up,' noting that
- Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
- Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
- Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
- CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.
- CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.
- CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.
- Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
- Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
- Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
- Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures
- Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures
- Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures
- OTTAWA—With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation, Parliament in prorogation, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre struggling to define a cohesive narrative for why
- OTTAWA—With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation, Parliament in prorogation, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre struggling to define a cohesive narrative for why
- OTTAWA—With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation, Parliament in prorogation, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre struggling to define a cohesive narrative for why
- The Canadian Employment and Immigration Union says cuts to 3,300 staff could have ‘unintended consequences,’ while the Canadian Association of Public Employees wants the
- The Canadian Employment and Immigration Union says cuts to 3,300 staff could have ‘unintended consequences,’ while the Canadian Association of Public Employees wants the
- The Canadian Employment and Immigration Union says cuts to 3,300 staff could have ‘unintended consequences,’ while the Canadian Association of Public Employees wants the
- Plus, PCO deputy secretary Mollie Johnson adds clean growth responsibilities to her existing role.
FeatureBY | January 27, 2025
FeatureBY | January 27, 2025
- Plus, PCO deputy secretary Mollie Johnson adds clean growth responsibilities to her existing role.
FeatureBY | January 27, 2025
- Plus, PCO deputy secretary Mollie Johnson adds clean growth responsibilities to her existing role.
- The government could replace the Phoenix payroll system in 2026-27, with officials deciding by March whether to greenlight the new Dayforce system depending on
- The government could replace the Phoenix payroll system in 2026-27, with officials deciding by March whether to greenlight the new Dayforce system depending on
- The government could replace the Phoenix payroll system in 2026-27, with officials deciding by March whether to greenlight the new Dayforce system depending on
- Ex-Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick argues that many of government structures are no longer fit for purpose.
- Ex-Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick argues that many of government structures are no longer fit for purpose.
- Ex-Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick argues that many of government structures are no longer fit for purpose.
- Federal departments spent $2.66-billion on informatics services, including IT-related services, with more than half of the spending coming from five departments in 2022-23.
- Federal departments spent $2.66-billion on informatics services, including IT-related services, with more than half of the spending coming from five departments in 2022-23.
- Federal departments spent $2.66-billion on informatics services, including IT-related services, with more than half of the spending coming from five departments in 2022-23.
- Challenges like the deficit, threats from the incoming U.S. president, and strain on our federation will require the public service to adapt and be
- Challenges like the deficit, threats from the incoming U.S. president, and strain on our federation will require the public service to adapt and be
- Challenges like the deficit, threats from the incoming U.S. president, and strain on our federation will require the public service to adapt and be
- The Dec. 16 fall economic update offers no further details on planned savings tied to 'natural attrition' in the 2024 federal budget, but noted
- The Dec. 16 fall economic update offers no further details on planned savings tied to 'natural attrition' in the 2024 federal budget, but noted
- The Dec. 16 fall economic update offers no further details on planned savings tied to 'natural attrition' in the 2024 federal budget, but noted
- Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
- Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
- Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she’s currently reviewing spending plans from her cabinet colleagues. But NDP MP Rachel Blaney said it's 'really important'
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she’s currently reviewing spending plans from her cabinet colleagues. But NDP MP Rachel Blaney said it's 'really important'
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she’s currently reviewing spending plans from her cabinet colleagues. But NDP MP Rachel Blaney said it's 'really important'
- These changes could address oversight of the federal public service, such as the seemingly political stances of Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford.
- These changes could address oversight of the federal public service, such as the seemingly political stances of Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford.
- These changes could address oversight of the federal public service, such as the seemingly political stances of Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford.
- Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through 'Refocus Government Spending' initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
- Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through 'Refocus Government Spending' initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
- Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through 'Refocus Government Spending' initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
- The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government
- The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government
- The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed
- The government could use the extra dollars to cut the deficit, sweeten departures, improve pensions, or take a contribution holiday and give one to
- The government could use the extra dollars to cut the deficit, sweeten departures, improve pensions, or take a contribution holiday and give one to
- The government could use the extra dollars to cut the deficit, sweeten departures, improve pensions, or take a contribution holiday and give one to
- The polarization between political parties and their agendas creates a unique challenge for the nonpartisan public service. When everything is black and white, binary,
- The polarization between political parties and their agendas creates a unique challenge for the nonpartisan public service. When everything is black and white, binary,
- The polarization between political parties and their agendas creates a unique challenge for the nonpartisan public service. When everything is black and white, binary,
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
- Unions were told last week that job cuts may go beyond attrition after a decade-long hiring spree.
- Unions were told last week that job cuts may go beyond attrition after a decade-long hiring spree.
- Unions were told last week that job cuts may go beyond attrition after a decade-long hiring spree.
- The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.
- The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.
- The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.
- As the federal government brings workers back in, leaders should carefully evaluate what their employees truly need for happiness and productivity at the office.
- As the federal government brings workers back in, leaders should carefully evaluate what their employees truly need for happiness and productivity at the office.
- As the federal government brings workers back in, leaders should carefully evaluate what their employees truly need for happiness and productivity at the office.
