7 h. ago Ontario government just ordered public service workers back to office full time

The Government of Ontario has just announced that it's officially mandating a full return to the office for its public servants, ending a hybrid work policy that has been in place since 2022. Starting Jan. 5, 2026, more than 60,000 Ontario Public Service employees will be required to work in-person five days a week.The move, revealed in a news release from Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney on Thursday, marks a significant turning point from the current rules, which require a minimum of three days per week in the office. A transitional phase will begin on Oct. 20, 2025, when employees will be asked to increase their in-office attendance to four days a week. In a statement, Mulroney said the updated policy "represents the current workforce landscape in the province," adding that more than half of Ontario's public service employees are already working full-time in person due to the nature of their roles. ...

Politics

16 h. ago Wine, candy and room service: How Ottawa spent $170,000 on Canadian ISIS women

Global Affairs Canada went well over budget helping ISIS women return home from Syria with their kids.

Economics

6 d. ago Government announces major pay and compensation boost for Canadian Forces personnel

In addition to salary increases, a new annual lump sum payment will be provided to members based on years of service, up to $6,000.

Politics

7 d. ago Cut public service by 64,000 jobs to help balance budget, says think tank

The Montreal Economic Institute says such reductions could save the government $10 billion annually.

Economics

9 d. ago Nearly $30K in fines issued over illegal campfires on B.C. Day long weekend

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says it handed out nearly $30,000 in fines during the holiday, most of them for illegal fires. 

Events

3 w. ago What will Carney's 15 per cent cut mean for the public service?

The prime minister has pledged to cap and not cut the public service, but will such a plan be feasible with a 15 per cent cut?

Transport

4 w. ago The House is poised to OK Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected late Thursday to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda. The White House had described the package as a test case […]

Economics

4 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney's need to cut spending should focus on bloated public service

Under the Trudeau government, the federal civil service grew by nearly 100,000 employees, or just about 40 per cent, at a time when the national population grew about 16 per cent.

Events

4 w. ago Unionized Canada Post workers to vote on deal starting July 21

OTTAWA — Unionized Canada Post workers will get a chance to vote directly on the employers’ offer for a new collective agreement starting on Monday. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board will run the vote between July 21 to Aug. 1. Canada Post has been at an impasse with the union representing roughly 55,000 postal service […]

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