Unions warn non-permanent public servants will be first on chopping block as feds look to cut costs
Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
Cost estimate for construction of new Hill tunnel network jumps to $200M
When the tunnel network plan was first approved by parliamentarians in 2022, construction costs were estimated to total closer to $180-million.
AG says green tech fund documents ‘not my information to hand over’ as House remains at a standstill
Karen Hogan says her office did not refer the Sustainable Development and Technology Canada matter to the RCMP, which is investigating potential criminality.
Centre Block reno update: project spending to date nears $1-billion
Plus, Senators recently threw a wrench in efforts to revamp the approach to the future renovation of the Confederation Building, which houses MP offices.
‘No sugarcoating the fact that changes are needed’: watchdog calls on feds to act now to fix procurement
The federal procurement watchdog is also ‘considering’ a review of Indigenous procurement, but has yet to set up reasonable grounds or scope.
MPs grill department officials on Indigenous procurement issues
Senior Public Services and Procurement officials say questions about Indigenous procurement should go to Indigenous Services Canada because it’s responsible for the rules by which firms get government funding.
Privilege debate enters sixth day as MPs accuse each other of ‘paralyzing’ Parliament
MPs are currently in the stage of debating the amendment to the initial motion. Liberal, NDP, and Bloc MPs say the ongoing debate has stalled other government business and opportunities to discuss important legislation.
Submarine saga could turn into ‘sellers beware’
One would have to caution those potential bidders that in dealing with the Canadian government it will be a case of ‘sellers beware’ rather than ‘buyers beware.’
Parliament at a standstill as Conservative MPs push for release of green-tech fund papers
Government House Leader Karina Gould said there will be no chance to discuss key legislation in the House until the privilege debate ends.
Federal overtime payments on decline, but total paid out still tops $1-billion mark
Latest government data shows RCMP, Correctional Services Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as well as Canada Revenue Agency paid the most overtime in 2023.
