O-Train Line 2 and 4 Service Disrupted in Ottawa
Ottawa's O-Train Line 2 and Line 4 experienced a service disruption on December 28, 2025. Get the latest details on the transit issue affecting the capital.
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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.
What Public Servants Must Watch in 2026
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.
Letters to the Editor: Views on Wiseman, Pests, and Power Plays
Readers share sharp opinions on Canada's new U.S. ambassador, federal workers' office complaints, and the Toronto Maple Leafs' struggling power play. Dive into the public discourse.
Migrant farm workers face exploitation in Canada
An investigation reveals how Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program, vital for agriculture, can lead to the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers. Read the full story.
Readers Critique Public Servant Trope, Debate Arena Costs
Ottawa Citizen readers respond to columnists on public servant portrayals, dual arena feasibility, and urban development priorities. Join the conversation on local issues.
Provincial funding extends inter-community transit to 2030
A provincial funding boost ensures vital inter-community bus service in Southwestern Ontario will continue operating until 2030, connecting London, Sarnia, and surrounding towns.
Federal outsourcing hits $26.1B despite cuts promise
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.
Government Rejects Call to Measure Public Service Productivity
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.
Federal Government Rejects Public Service Productivity Metrics
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.
Spotify back online after worldwide outage
Spotify has largely restored its streaming service after a widespread outage on December 15, 2025, impacted thousands of users globally, according to Downdetector data.
Leaked Plan Suggests Full-Time Office Return for Federal Workers
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.
Carney's $1.5B Civil Service Retirement Plan Saves $82M Annually
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reduce the federal civil service through early retirement incentives will cost $1.5 billion upfront, with annual savings of $82 million. The strategy aims to avoid layoffs.
Federal workers over $150K up 96% in 5 years
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.
Ottawa Begins Notifying Public Servants of Possible Job Cuts
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
Budget 2025: Opportunity for Canada's Public Servants
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.
27,000+ Canadian Public Servants Earn Over $150K
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.
Service Canada apologizes for passport office incident
A Montreal woman received a limited apology after Service Canada staff told her she couldn't put Israel on her passport due to 'political conflict.' Her lawyer demands accountability.
OC Transpo gears up for federal 5-day office mandate
OC Transpo says it is ready to adapt to a potential five-day return-to-office mandate for federal workers, as ridership sees significant increases this fall. Learn about the transit authority's plans.
Montreal STM maintenance workers strike Dec. 11
Maintenance workers at Montreal's transit authority, the STM, will begin a new strike on December 11, 2025. The action could impact public transit services across the city.
Montreal REM service interrupted, train stopped on tracks
Montreal's REM light rail service experienced a significant interruption, with a train halted on the tracks. Details on the incident and its impact on commuter travel in the city.
CSC: 400 Staff Disciplined, 12 Fired for Misconduct
Correctional Service Canada recorded 400 cases of employee misconduct leading to disciplinary action in the past year, with 12 terminations. Get the full details on the internal accountability measures.
Unions Seek Clarity on Federal Return-to-Office Rumours
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.
Migrant farm workers face abuse, underpayment in Canada
A major investigation reveals systemic exploitation of nearly 80,000 temporary foreign workers in Canadian agriculture, with reports of wage theft, injuries, and abuse described as 'the new slavery.'
Swiss reject mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters have decisively rejected proposals for mandatory national service for women and a new inheritance tax. Learn how this shapes gender equality debates in Switzerland and beyond.
Surrey shooting under police investigation
Surrey Police Service confirms active investigation into shooting incident. Authorities urge public cooperation as they gather evidence and seek witnesses.
Canada launches public AI register for government use
The Canadian government has launched a public AI register detailing over 400 systems across 42 institutions. Discover how AI is transforming public service from chatbots to insect identification.
STM maintenance workers announce overtime strike
STM maintenance workers will strike from Dec. 9 to Jan. 11. The STM warns of potential service reductions but expects buses and metros to run. Learn how this affects your commute.
Vancouver health workers vote for strike mandate
Community health workers in Vancouver have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate amid contract negotiations. The BCGEU represents workers seeking better wages and conditions.
Carney's Political Staffers: Too Much Power?
Analysis of tensions between PM Carney's partisan staff and non-partisan public servants. Are exempt staff undermining evidence-based governance? Read the investigation.
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