46 h. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. ago Do public service managers spend more at the end of the year to secure bonuses?

Public Service Confidential answers a public servant frustrated with the government spending rush in March, who wonders if it's fair to taxpayers.

Politics

1 week ago DeSousa: 9 years of Phoenix, the payroll disaster that's burning workers

Phoenix isn’t just a payroll debacle; it’s a symptom of a deeper problem. For years, the federal government has treated public servants as an afterthought.

Society

1 week ago Public servant loses legal bid to work from home due to COVID policy

The public servant argued the COVID-19 precautions being taken by Elections Canada were insufficient in a crowded workplace.

Events

1 week ago Many public servants are breaking Ottawa’s remote work rules, data shows

Latest remote work mandate requires all staff to work on-site a minimum of three days a week

Other

1 week ago Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules

OTTAWA — Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government’s three biggest departments aren’t following Ottawa’s three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows. The federal government’s latest remote work mandate, which took effect in early September, requires all staff employed under the Treasury Board to work on-site a minimum of three days a […]

Culture

3 w. ago Can a public servant be told not to implement parts of a law? Here’s what you need to know

Parliament may pass a law, but that doesn’t mean it takes effect right away. Public servants can be told to delay or roll it out in stages — here’s why.

Culture