2 h. ago Four things public servants need to know about the federal government's new AI strategy

Artificial intelligence has the potential to be both transformational and highly disruptive for the government's workforce.

Politics

2 h. ago How Canada Wins: Housing in former federal office buildings can revitalize Ottawa neighbourhoods

Housing affordability and supply have become an enormous crisis for Parliament and city hall alike, but more vacant federal government office buildings bring with them opportunity, too.  

Other

15 h. ago Former deputy chief alleges head of Lethbridge police broke COVID rules in 2021

A former Lethbridge deputy chief alleges that police chief Shahin Mehdizadeh engaged in discreditable conduct and broke public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Events

36 h. ago Unions rally against 3,300 job cuts, 7,000 salary reductions at IRCC

Workers at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are in fight-or-flight mode, one local president said.

Other

36 h. ago Unions rally against 3,300 job cuts, 2,000 salary reductions at IRCC

Workers at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are in fight-or-flight mode, one local president said.

Other

3 d. ago Feds spent $1.13 million on TikTok ads despite ban on government devices

The government reportedly launched a national security review of TikTok in September 2023 and later ordered the Chinese-owned app to shutter its Canadian operations.

Economics

3 d. ago MacDougall: Welcome to the ‘change’ election, where everyone is ‘change'

The Trump tempest has voters looking for a safe habour. As Carney rapidly distances himself from past Liberal policies, Poilivre needs to keep this in mind.

Politics

4 d. ago Could injured Mounties doing administrative roles threaten other public servants' jobs?

Public Service Confidential looks at whether public servants need to worry about accommodated officers taking their duties.

Politics

7 d. ago MacDougall: This election, the public service can't just hibernate

It's customary for the federal bureaucracy to go into 'caretaker' mode during a campaign. But thanks to Trump, the public service needs to hit the ground running the minute the new government is chosen.

Politics

8 d. ago Wellington Street future uncertain ahead of federal election. Here's what you need to know

Progress on talks to give control over the corridor in front of Parliament Hill to the federal government has been slow.

Politics

9 d. ago U.S. could block Canadian attempts to buy new fighter jets to replace F

Defence analysts say the Americans could derail attempts to buy alternatives, as all of the jets contain U.S.-built equipment.

Transport

1 week ago Should public servants delay retirement or take the benefits now?

Daniel Quan-Watson runs the numbers in Public Service Confidential to see if staying longer pays off for public servants nearing retirement.

Other

1 week ago City Hall denies role as employer, stalling council staff union bid

The unionization of Toronto City Council staff is on hold. AMAPCEO, which represents workers in Ontario’s public service and a number of workplaces tied to government, put forward an update Friday that said “a challenge has been made to our application to form a union” by the City of Toronto, which disputes its status as […]

Other

1 week ago Black public servants offered free French tutors to reduce underrepresentation

Only around 168 of the 7,200 core public service executives identify as Black

Other

2 w. ago CBSA and RCMP unions squabble over who should patrol the border with U.S.

The unions are duel over whether CBSA officers should have a bigger role in bolstering the border.

Other

2 w. ago CBSA and RCMP unions at odds over who should patrol the border with U.S.

The unions are duelling over whether CBSA officers should have a bigger role in bolstering the border.

Other

2 w. ago Canadian Forces pushing for sole source deal for U.S. weapons as Trump continues attacks on Canada

The Canadian military wants the government to buy a U.S.-built High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, according to defence industry officials.

Events

2 w. ago Salgo: Federal public servants aren't really politically neutral, are they?

In fact, Canada's public service boasts a very high degree of professionalism, no matter which party is governing.

Politics

2 w. ago Music flows in Roberta Flack ’Celebration of Life’ memorial featuring Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder

NEW YORK — A public memorial service bursting with music including performances by Stevie Wonder and a surprise visit by Lauryn Hill celebrated the life and legacy of Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack. Flack’s songs “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song” made her a global […]

Culture

2 w. ago Are public service managers spending more to secure bonuses?

Public Service Confidential responds to a public servant frustrated with the end-of-year spending rush.

Politics