1 hour ago Hundreds of public sector workers warned their jobs could be cut, union says

A federal union says hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink the size of the public service.

Society

29 h. ago High rate of desk 'hoteling' for public servants could cause problems for rumoured return

More than half of public servants in dozens of departments do not have assigned workspaces, an Ottawa Citizen data analysis shows.

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31 h. ago Federal government sending early retirement info to about 68,000 public servants

The government’s 2025 budget called for the public service to decline by about 40,000 jobs

Politics

3 d. ago Ottawa residents concerned about traffic, commute times amid federal return

As rumours swirl of a return-to-office mandate for public servants, commuters worry it will increase traffic and congestion in and out of downtown.

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4 d. ago Concerns raised that another Canadian Army project is being tailored just for U.S. equipment

There has been growing frustration among some Canadian defence firms that the military is ignoring Carney’s call to decrease reliance on U.S. suppliers.

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8 d. ago Are Carney's political staffers too meddlesome in the public service? | Opinion

The tensions between technocratic public servants and partisan loyalists are real. 

Politics

8 d. ago Ontario farm belt residents push back against DND plan for new radar site

The Department of National Defence wants to acquire up to 1,600 hectares near Wasaga Beach, Ont., for its Over-the-Horizon radar system, they say.

Other

1 week ago 17 Ottawa soldiers counselled or warned about posting photos exposing their genitals, making racist comments

The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa soldiers have faced "remedial measures" for their involvement in the Blue Hackle Mafia Facebook group.

Economics

1 week ago Language watchdog warns cuts could impact public service bilingualism

Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge warns that the federal government must be on alert to ensure that language rights are not eroded by budget cuts.

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1 week ago Drones over downtown: DND tests drone detection equipment in Ottawa

Drones will fly on Kent, Queen and Sparks and Wellington streets between Nov. 24-28 as part of the DND detection trial.

Events

1 week ago Should public servants already planning to retire in December wait and take a buyout?

A public servant with "one foot out the door" worries that retiring before buyouts come into effect might cost them thousands of dollars a year.

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2 w. ago Government had no involvement in shakeup at Edmonton Crown prosecutor's office: minister

Alberta’s minister of justice says the provincial government played no role in the alleged firing of two senior lawyers from the Edmonton Crown prosecutor’s office. Asked about the unexpected departure last week of Chief Crown Scott Niblock and a deputy, Mickey Amery said no one in his office or the public service was involved in […]

Politics

2 w. ago DND to hire up to 3,000 public servants from other departments

Any public service employee is welcome to submit their application to be considered for at-level job opportunities, says DND.

Culture

2 w. ago Public service workers to be notified about layoffs 'shortly,' says union

PSAC held a lobby day on Nov. 18 to tell parliamentarians the government's planned cuts "will make life harder, not easier."

Society

2 w. ago DCPSC and DC Public Library Launch 2025 Winter Ready DC Campaign on December 2

Free Weatherization Tools and Energy Saving Resources Available to Help Residents Prepare for Cold Weather at Various DC Public Library Locations Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission), in partnership with the DC Public Library (DCPL), will kick off the 2025 Winter Ready DC […]

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2 w. ago The Liberals' broken promise to cap, not cut the public service could hurt them in Ottawa

Lori Turnbull: There are around 150,000 public servants who live and work in the National Capital Region. And many of them vote.

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2 w. ago Sick days increased almost 14 per cent when public servants returned to office three days a week

Public servants have taken more sick days as remote work rules have changed.

Other

2 w. ago Canada issues serious update to warning for travellers heading to Italy

Canada just updated its travel advisory for parts of Italy ahead of a major sporting event.The Canadian government issued the new travel alert last Friday, warning tourists of safety and security risks in northern Italy during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15, 2026."Venues for the Games will be spread out across several destinations in northern Italy," reads the travel advisory. "Roads and public transportation services may be impacted by winter weather or increased demand."The alert advises Canadians to plan their trips carefully and leave plenty of time to travel between locations.It's also warning travellers to be aware of thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas."People may approach you on the street to sell tickets to events. You should only purchase event tickets through the ...

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2 w. ago How new early retirement buyouts will work for public servants

What we know so far about the early retirement incentives announced in Budget 2025.

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2 w. ago The government won't achieve public service cuts through attrition alone

Even with an early retirement incentive, it will be hard for some departments to achieve the cuts through voluntary departures.

Politics