Dialogue on public service more important than ever
As we watch the erosion of democratic institutions elsewhere, the condition of our federal public service, and the quality of its democratic vocation, should concern us all.
Lighting up Centre Block is a Nelson family tradition
‘It’s a legacy project for me. I would want to do it no matter what,’ says Chris Nelson, co-owner of Etobicoke, Ont.’s Lighting Nelson & Garrett.
Federal government should champion, not hinder, Canadian aerospace with aircraft procurement
If our own government won’t give Canadian firms a chance to compete for the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft project, how can we expect allied governments to give us a fair shot?
New citizens’ services minister needs cash to drag Canada into the digital age
Modernizing how the federal government operates is as critical to citizens and businesses as it is complex for its senior officials to deliver.
New carvings, smudging space: more details on Centre Block’s renovation
‘One of the blessings of working on the project has been the ability to … uncover some really interesting things,’ says PSPC’s Kate Westbury.
Uptick in Phoenix backlog due to number of transactions growing ‘significantly’ in recent years, says PSPC, as unions decry lack of progress
‘There’s no excuses after seven years,’ says a Public Service Alliance of Canada spokesperson of the ongoing issues with the Phoenix pay system. The government has hired several hundred additional pay processors and pay support agents.
Capitalizing on Ottawa’s COVID-19 digital breakthrough: crucial next steps to build on the feds’ digital shift before next crisis
Parliamentarians and all Canadians must reaffirm the importance of the digital shift, and make a non-partisan effort to keep up pressuring the government to continue investing and moving ahead.
Down to bare bones: a look inside the Centre Block construction site
Closed since the end of 2018, the massive renovation and work on Centre Block is set to continue through to 2031. On June 22, media got a chance to tour the stripped-back hallways of the historic building.
Feds seek approval for additional $20.5-billion in spending
Altogether, if approved, federal spending so far this year will reach $454.8-billion, up 11.7 per cent from the $407.2-billion in spending approved by the same point last year.
Level of House interpretation service a continued cause for concern
Meanwhile, the Translation Bureau recently told Senators that it’s been able to return to pre-pandemic interpretation service levels.
