30 h. ago Victoria police school liaison officers to return to schools this month

Victoria police say their responsibilities may include classroom visits, informal conversations with students and delivering presentations on topics such as drug awareness.

Events

36 h. ago B.C. public service job action escalates with overtime ban at liquor warehouses

The union says the escalation expands the number of public service workers engaged in job action in B.C. to more than 6,000.

Other

36 h. ago ’Anxiety’ for restaurateurs as B.C. job action escalates to liquor warehouses

Ian Tostenson says concern is at “eight-plus” out of 10, with the prospect of further job action in government-run liquor distribution looming.

Other

42 h. ago Canada Looks to Rework IT, Supply Contracts in Search for Budget Savings

Prime Minister Mark Carney is asking Canada’s public service to get more for the government’s money when it buys goods and services.

Other

54 h. ago Montreal Transit Corp. warns users ahead of second strike coming in 10 days

MONTREAL — The head of Montreal’s public transit authority says she needs to find ways to deliver services at a lower cost, 10 days out from a second strike by maintenance workers that will drastically reduce services. The second strike is scheduled to run between Sept. 22 and Oct. 5. During that period, all overtime […]

Other

66 h. ago Michael Wernick: Caught between denial and dogma, here’s a better way to downsize the public service

First, unions need to admit cuts are coming and the government should admit involuntary layoffs will be necessary to deliver a smaller workforce

Other

3 d. ago PSAC pauses court challenge over remote work pending policy grievance

The pause will let the federal labour relations board determine if it has jurisdiction over the government's return-to-office policy.

Events

3 d. ago What unions have asked the government to cut instead of public servants' jobs

Public Service Notebook: Unions want Prime Minister Mark Carney to keep his promise to "cap, not cut" the federal public service.

Politics

4 d. ago Fraud sentencing Jan. 6 for former Halifax kids’ hospital CEO from Oakville

HALIFAX — The former CEO of a Halifax children’s hospital found guilty of fraud in two separate trials will be sentenced on Jan. 6. Nova Scotia’s Public Prosecution Service says Tracy Kitch, 63, from Oakville, appeared by video link in a Kentville, N.S., court where her sentencing date was set for early next year. Kitch […]

Society

4 d. ago Union says 4,000 workers on 22 pickets as B.C. public service strike expands

Premier David Eby said Monday the province was hoping to get back to the bargaining table with union negotiators

Society

5 d. ago B.C. unveils 4.5% offer to striking public service staff, wages only ’part of story’

The union represents more than 34,000 members working for B.C.’s public service

Culture

5 d. ago Nearly 500 initiatives outlined in federal government red tape review

The red tape review process will now be implemented by departments, with support from Treasury Board Secretariat.

Politics

5 d. ago 'They're losing a generation': youth face uncertain future in the public service amid austerity

"They're your young, diverse digital natives, and they're the first ones going out the door."

Other

5 d. ago Four ways to deal with public service colleagues who aren't pulling their weight

A former executive provides strategies to deal with public servants who aren't performing.

Sport

7 d. ago Political world pays tribute to Ken Dryden, remembered for his public service

Canadian politicians paid tribute to the legendary Ken Dryden on Saturday, remembering him as a deeply human individual with a passion and curiosity who stood tall for his country.

Politics

7 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Federal Liberals hint at austerity, but don't count on it

For more than a week now, Prime Minister Mark Carney and federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne have been preparing Canadians for an “austerity budget,” and perhaps even public-service layoffs. Although while talking to reporters this week, Champagne was less committal. He spoke only of “adjustments” to the 440,000 federal civil service. An adjustment can be […]

Events

8 d. ago CRA ending contracts of 250 employees at tax centres three days into 100

The term employees will be cut despite issues at tax centres that may lead to more calls from taxpayers.

Economics

8 d. ago Workers from across province gather to address privatization “crisis” in Newfoundland & Labrador

CORNER BROOK, NL — Public sector workers from across the province are gathering this weekend to exchange ideas and develop strategies to defend against privatization of public services in Newfoundland & Labrador. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is hosting a three-day conference at the Greenwood Inn & Suites in Corner Brook, where workers […]

Society

9 d. ago Work expected to start in early 2026 on Canada's new missile defence radar

The system is expected to be initially operational by 2029, a Department of National Defence spokesperson said.

Events

9 d. ago BCGEU strike: Union escalates B.C. public service job action

Picket lines have expanded to include nearly 90 workers at the Ministry of Finance in downtown Vancouver. Workers in Victoria, Surrey and Prince George walked off the job earlier this week.

Other