5 h. ago LAU: Canadians should reject suggestion of mandatory military service

According to a recent Angus Reid poll, Canadians overwhelmingly support imposing a year of “mandatory service” on those under the age of 30. This high support is consistent for mandatory service in public health support (74%), environmental support (73%), youth services (72%) and civil protection, such as disaster response or firefighting (70%). For a year […]

Events

6 h. ago Missing man, 27, last seen Monday evening in Kanata, Ottawa police say

The Ottawa Police Service said Tuesday it was seeking public assistance in locating a 27-year-old man. Jesse Howe was last seen at his residence in the 0-100 block of Singal Street in Kanata at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. He was wearing a blue hoodie and a black baseball cap with a white patch. […]

Events

7 h. ago Ottawa taps Canadian tech firm for ideas on using AI in public service

The federal government says the agreement with Cohere also involves looking at building Canada’s commercial capabilities to use and export AI.

Economics

29 h. ago Ontario public college support staff vote in favour of potential strike

A statement from the Ontario Public Service Employees Union said 77 per cent of those who voted in a recent ballot backed the potential for a strike in mid-August.

Other

36 h. ago Secrecy for life to be binding for thousands at DND and in Canadian Forces under new initiative

The changes affect both individuals as well as entire units under the Persons Permanently Bound to Secrecy (PPBS) provisions.

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41 h. ago How public servants on leave can avoid falling through the cracks

A military spouse who is on leave from the public service asks if there will be a job for them when they want to return.

Other

3 d. ago OPSEU says support staff at Ontario colleges vote to authorize strike, if necessary

The union that represents thousands of support staff at Ontario’s colleges says the workers have voted to authorize a strike. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says in a news release that members voted 77.3% to authorize a strike, if necessary, to “secure respect at the bargaining table” and secure a contract the workers deserve. […]

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5 d. 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

6 d. ago B.C.’s public sector growing at unsustainable rate, business group warns

The bulk of the growth came in health, community social services and public education, but the CFIB says much of it is not on the front lines.

Economics

6 d. ago Maintenance cost for Victims of Communism memorial jumps to $1 million

The lifetime maintenance budget was supposed to be around $250,000, but that is now $1 million, National Capital Commission documents show.

Economics

7 d. ago Selvam Public Affairs Launches to Drive Policy, Funding and Reputation Wins in Canada and the U.S.

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Award-winning public affairs executive and former Google Policy Lead Saeed Selvam today announced the launch of Selvam Public Affairs (SelvamPA), a full-service, cross-border firm helping organizations secure funding, navigate crises, and secure regulatory wins across Canada and the U.S. With more than 20 years of experience advising global […]

Events

8 d. ago Majority of Canadians are in favour of federal public service cuts: poll

The poll suggests that half of Canadians say the quality of federal services has declined since 2016

Politics

8 d. ago More than half of Canadians want cuts to federal public service: Poll

The poll cited federal records that indicate the government has added almost 99,000 employees since 2016

Other

8 d. ago Are language requirements stunting the career growth of regional public servants?

A retired public servant asks if the current application of bilingualism in the federal public service is truly realistic.

Transport

1 week ago Cove Beach in Chestermere Lake closed to swimming due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria

Alberta Health Services is advising the public not to swim or wade at the Cove Beach area in Chestermere due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria in the water, which emerged in recent testing results. AHS said at current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at Cove Beach, at the northern […]

Other

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week ago TeamDynamix is Recognized as a 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Strong Performer for IT Service Management Platforms

Low admin overhead, quality of implementation services, and platform agility are consistent drivers of high marks across multiple key industries, including healthcare, financial services, education, and the public sector. COLUMBUS, Ohio — TeamDynamix, the leading provider of work management, automation, and AI solutions, is excited to share that they were named a Strong Performer in […]

Culture

1 week ago Path cleared for Canada to take part in Trump’s 'Golden Dome' missile shield

Canadian officials told their American counterparts that roadblocks to joining the initiative had been lifted.

Events

1 week ago Salgo: Public service cuts — we've seen massive reductions before

Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin slashed the bureaucracy by almost 20 per cent. But what's the best formula for the current government to shed federal workers?

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