PSAC grievance on Canada Life health plan moves forward
A union grievance over the troubled switch of the Public Service Health Care Plan to Canada Life will proceed to a hearing, seeking accountability for over 1.5 million affected members.
A union grievance over the troubled switch of the Public Service Health Care Plan to Canada Life will proceed to a hearing, seeking accountability for over 1.5 million affected members.
From major job cuts to new AI policies, here are the pivotal issues set to impact federal government employees in Canada during the coming year. Stay informed.
A new survey reveals just 33% of Canadians feel hopeful about 2026. Discover the national mood as the year ends and what experts say about this outlook.
Québec Solidaire MNAs have redirected $343,000 from their recent salary increases to charitable organizations across the province. Learn how the funds are being allocated.
Ottawa Citizen readers respond to columnists on public servant portrayals, dual arena feasibility, and urban development priorities. Join the conversation on local issues.
As the federal government mulls stricter return-to-office rules, experts reveal a critical lack of data on hybrid work's impact on public service productivity. Discover what the research does—and doesn't—say.
Experts predict Ontario's new pay transparency regulations will significantly impact hiring and wages. Learn how these rules could reshape the province's labour landscape.
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 will begin notifying public servants of potential job cuts in January 2025. Get the latest details on this significant workforce adjustment.
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 calls for the federal government to formally report on underperforming public servants and measure productivity. The recommendations aim to improve accountability within Canada's public service.
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.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports the Edmonton Oilers' pursuit of Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry is complicated by Pittsburgh's refusal to retain salary, creating a major cap hurdle. Discover the financial details and team strategies involved.
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 NHL playoff salary cap rules could force the Edmonton Oilers to bench underperforming, high-salary veterans like Darnell Nurse. Analysis of GM Stan Bowman's tough choices ahead.
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.
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.
Negotiations between Quebec's doctors' federation and the CAQ government have collapsed over salary reform. Key details on the impasse and what happens next.
Federal judges are taking the government to court after a proposed $28,000 salary increase was rejected. The lawsuit claims the government's reasons lack a factual foundation. Read the details.
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.
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.
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.
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.