7 h. 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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10 h. 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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16 h. 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.

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16 h. ago 'That's not good': How an appearance by Officer X whistleblower at committee sparked worry at DND

Records reveal officials' concerns about the testimony of navy Lt. Patrick White.

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28 h. ago SMOL: Demand the government halt the cuts planned for Veterans Affairs 

It seems that every Remembrance Day, my medals — symbolizing my long, honourable, and unheroic service — sparks the all-too-familiar refrain of “thank you for your service” from politicians and members of the public.  This, in light of the pending cuts planned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, begs the question: Why?  By its definition, […]

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3 d. ago New academic research shows privatization of surgeries in England worsened inequalities and lengthened wait

OHC investigation reveals private clinics charging up to $4,590 for cataract surgeries that must be provided free of cost OTTAWA — The privatization of hospital surgeries in England led to growing inequality, longer wait-times and disruption of services in the public health care system, according to new academic reports. Allyson Pollock, co-author of the reports […]

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3 d. ago Union of National Employees absent in representing members in lead up to trusteeship

A "lack of support, response and representation" of members was a reason cited by PSAC for putting the UNE under trusteeship and ousting its elected leadership.

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3 d. ago Ontario Public Service has highest Copilot use in Canada, as Ford government rolls out AI

The Ontario Public Service has the highest Microsoft Copilot use in the country, according to internal government documents, and is used weekly by more than 15,000 civil servants.

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3 d. ago Deachman: In truth, public service cuts won't be catastrophic for Ottawa

A new report predicts the number of jobs lost will account for about 2.5 per cent of Ottawa's workforce. Here's why it'll be okay.

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4 d. ago Public servants leaving the workforce should focus on knowledge transfer | Letters to the Editor

When cutting the public service are we losing fat or muscle? The plan to streamline the public service is appropriate.  But as is often observed, the impact of staff reductions in any organization depends just as much on the transfer and retention of organizational knowledge as on the physical headcount.  It’s not how many remain, […]

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4 d. ago Top soldier has second thoughts about recruiting public servants for reserves

Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan had faced public backlash and questions about her plan.

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5 d. ago Courts Administration Services CEO accused of failing to 'provide a safe workplace'

An investigator found that the actions of Darlene Carreau "met the threshold of the definition of harassment and violence in the workplace."

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5 d. ago Courts Administration Service CEO accused of failing to 'provide a safe workplace'

An investigator found that the actions of Darlene Carreau "met the threshold of the definition of harassment and violence in the workplace."

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6 d. ago Canada needs a smaller, more capable, more affordable public service | Opinion

Andrew MacDougall: Mark Carney swung the axe with Budget 2025. Now comes the battle to excise the flesh with cuts.

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6 d. ago Iraqis doubtful of positive change though general election arrives in rare time of calm

Iraq has been unusually stable in recent years, yet the country of 46 million people suffers from poor infrastructure, failing public services and endemic corruption

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7 d. ago Canadian military will rely on an army of public servants to boost its ranks by 300,000

Federal public servants would be trained to shoot guns, drive trucks and fly drones, according to a defence department directive.

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7 d. ago How public service executives can lead through times of austerity

A former executive gives advice for how leaders can keep morale from tanking as a new round of cuts is set to arrive.

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1 week ago How many public service jobs is the government actually cutting?

Budget 2025 was both revelatory and confusing when it came to public service cuts. Here's what you need to know.

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1 week ago How to cut the public service? Smartly, compassionately, deeply | Opinion

Allen Sutherland: Workforce adjustments may test core public service values including respect for democracy

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1 week ago Canadian Forces sent to Jamaica as hurricane relief efforts ramp up

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, hit Jamaica on Oct. 28, leaving significant damage and killing at least 32 people.

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