Public Service
- The conversation needs to evolve from a focus on public service headcount to a substantive dialogue about mission, governance, and effectiveness.
- The conversation needs to evolve from a focus on public service headcount to a substantive dialogue about mission, governance, and effectiveness.
- The conversation needs to evolve from a focus on public service headcount to a substantive dialogue about mission, governance, and effectiveness.
- So far, public servants have secured nominations as Conservative, NDP, Green, People’s Party, and Christian Heritage candidates, while one is running as an Independent.
- So far, public servants have secured nominations as Conservative, NDP, Green, People’s Party, and Christian Heritage candidates, while one is running as an Independent.
- So far, public servants have secured nominations as Conservative, NDP, Green, People’s Party, and Christian Heritage candidates, while one is running as an Independent.
- The Public Service Alliance of Canada filed a human rights complaint on behalf of all of its Black members employed in the federal public
- The Public Service Alliance of Canada filed a human rights complaint on behalf of all of its Black members employed in the federal public
- The Public Service Alliance of Canada filed a human rights complaint on behalf of all of its Black members employed in the federal public
- When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the
- When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the
- When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the
- A Quebec bill that critics have slammed as a ‘declaration of war on workers highlights an ongoing trend where provincial and federal governments undermine
- A Quebec bill that critics have slammed as a ‘declaration of war on workers highlights an ongoing trend where provincial and federal governments undermine
- A Quebec bill that critics have slammed as a ‘declaration of war on workers highlights an ongoing trend where provincial and federal governments undermine
- Shifting trade threats will force tough choices about cuts and the public service's role as payroll costs rise and the deficit hits $50-billion.
- Shifting trade threats will force tough choices about cuts and the public service's role as payroll costs rise and the deficit hits $50-billion.
- Shifting trade threats will force tough choices about cuts and the public service's role as payroll costs rise and the deficit hits $50-billion.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney promised during the leadership campaign to cap the size of the public service, and 'review our spending with an emphasis
- Prime Minister Mark Carney promised during the leadership campaign to cap the size of the public service, and 'review our spending with an emphasis
- Prime Minister Mark Carney promised during the leadership campaign to cap the size of the public service, and 'review our spending with an emphasis
- Mark Fisher joins the Canada Water Agency, the prime minister will soon have a new PCO foreign and defence policy adviser, and four new
FeatureBY | March 17, 2025
FeatureBY | March 17, 2025
- Mark Fisher joins the Canada Water Agency, the prime minister will soon have a new PCO foreign and defence policy adviser, and four new
FeatureBY | March 17, 2025
- Mark Fisher joins the Canada Water Agency, the prime minister will soon have a new PCO foreign and defence policy adviser, and four new
- The first whole-of-government strategy for the use of the technology in the federal public service acknowledges that 'levels of mistrust in AI and its
- The first whole-of-government strategy for the use of the technology in the federal public service acknowledges that 'levels of mistrust in AI and its
- The first whole-of-government strategy for the use of the technology in the federal public service acknowledges that 'levels of mistrust in AI and its
- The most recent data shows a backlog of 372,000 transactions, of which 53 per cent were more than a year old.
- The most recent data shows a backlog of 372,000 transactions, of which 53 per cent were more than a year old.
- The most recent data shows a backlog of 372,000 transactions, of which 53 per cent were more than a year old.
- Public sector reform should look closer to Jean Chrétien’s Program Review than Donald Trump’s mass layoffs, says Université de Moncton professor Donald Savoie.
- Public sector reform should look closer to Jean Chrétien’s Program Review than Donald Trump’s mass layoffs, says Université de Moncton professor Donald Savoie.
- Public sector reform should look closer to Jean Chrétien’s Program Review than Donald Trump’s mass layoffs, says Université de Moncton professor Donald Savoie.
- The push for a more autonomous Canada could seriously reshape government. Without major reforms, many fear the public service isn’t equipped for it.
- The push for a more autonomous Canada could seriously reshape government. Without major reforms, many fear the public service isn’t equipped for it.
- The push for a more autonomous Canada could seriously reshape government. Without major reforms, many fear the public service isn’t equipped for it.
- CAPE president Nathan Prier says 'we delivered for Canadians during COVID-19, and we did that working remotely, and our productivity went up,' noting that
- CAPE president Nathan Prier says 'we delivered for Canadians during COVID-19, and we did that working remotely, and our productivity went up,' noting that
- CAPE president Nathan Prier says 'we delivered for Canadians during COVID-19, and we did that working remotely, and our productivity went up,' noting that
- CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.
- CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.
- CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.
- Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
- Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
- Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
- Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
- Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
- Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
- Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures
- Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures
- Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures
- OTTAWA—With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation, Parliament in prorogation, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre struggling to define a cohesive narrative for why
- OTTAWA—With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation, Parliament in prorogation, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre struggling to define a cohesive narrative for why
- OTTAWA—With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation, Parliament in prorogation, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre struggling to define a cohesive narrative for why
- The Canadian Employment and Immigration Union says cuts to 3,300 staff could have ‘unintended consequences,’ while the Canadian Association of Public Employees wants the
- The Canadian Employment and Immigration Union says cuts to 3,300 staff could have ‘unintended consequences,’ while the Canadian Association of Public Employees wants the
- The Canadian Employment and Immigration Union says cuts to 3,300 staff could have ‘unintended consequences,’ while the Canadian Association of Public Employees wants the
- Plus, PCO deputy secretary Mollie Johnson adds clean growth responsibilities to her existing role.
FeatureBY | January 27, 2025
FeatureBY | January 27, 2025
- Plus, PCO deputy secretary Mollie Johnson adds clean growth responsibilities to her existing role.
FeatureBY | January 27, 2025
- Plus, PCO deputy secretary Mollie Johnson adds clean growth responsibilities to her existing role.
- The government could replace the Phoenix payroll system in 2026-27, with officials deciding by March whether to greenlight the new Dayforce system depending on
- The government could replace the Phoenix payroll system in 2026-27, with officials deciding by March whether to greenlight the new Dayforce system depending on
- The government could replace the Phoenix payroll system in 2026-27, with officials deciding by March whether to greenlight the new Dayforce system depending on
- Ex-Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick argues that many of government structures are no longer fit for purpose.
- Ex-Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick argues that many of government structures are no longer fit for purpose.
- Ex-Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick argues that many of government structures are no longer fit for purpose.
- Federal departments spent $2.66-billion on informatics services, including IT-related services, with more than half of the spending coming from five departments in 2022-23.
- Federal departments spent $2.66-billion on informatics services, including IT-related services, with more than half of the spending coming from five departments in 2022-23.
- Federal departments spent $2.66-billion on informatics services, including IT-related services, with more than half of the spending coming from five departments in 2022-23.
- Challenges like the deficit, threats from the incoming U.S. president, and strain on our federation will require the public service to adapt and be
- Challenges like the deficit, threats from the incoming U.S. president, and strain on our federation will require the public service to adapt and be
- Challenges like the deficit, threats from the incoming U.S. president, and strain on our federation will require the public service to adapt and be
- The Dec. 16 fall economic update offers no further details on planned savings tied to 'natural attrition' in the 2024 federal budget, but noted
- The Dec. 16 fall economic update offers no further details on planned savings tied to 'natural attrition' in the 2024 federal budget, but noted
- The Dec. 16 fall economic update offers no further details on planned savings tied to 'natural attrition' in the 2024 federal budget, but noted
- Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
- Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
- Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she’s currently reviewing spending plans from her cabinet colleagues. But NDP MP Rachel Blaney said it's 'really important'
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she’s currently reviewing spending plans from her cabinet colleagues. But NDP MP Rachel Blaney said it's 'really important'
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she’s currently reviewing spending plans from her cabinet colleagues. But NDP MP Rachel Blaney said it's 'really important'
- This fall, the government plans to kick off meetings with unions to discuss ways to end an embarrassing situation.
- This fall, the government plans to kick off meetings with unions to discuss ways to end an embarrassing situation.
- This fall, the government plans to kick off meetings with unions to discuss ways to end an embarrassing situation.
- The Privy Council Office can't be relied on to get its own affairs in order after a damning internal report detailing a culture of
- The Privy Council Office can't be relied on to get its own affairs in order after a damning internal report detailing a culture of
- The Privy Council Office can't be relied on to get its own affairs in order after a damning internal report detailing a culture of
- Rather than fighting to be treated with basic respect, we could be collaborating on building the public service of tomorrow.
- Rather than fighting to be treated with basic respect, we could be collaborating on building the public service of tomorrow.
- Rather than fighting to be treated with basic respect, we could be collaborating on building the public service of tomorrow.
- Now that the surplus has reached a 'non-permissible' level, Ottawa will have to reduce it. But who is entitled to the tens of millions
- Now that the surplus has reached a 'non-permissible' level, Ottawa will have to reduce it. But who is entitled to the tens of millions
- Now that the surplus has reached a 'non-permissible' level, Ottawa will have to reduce it. But who is entitled to the tens of millions
- Aug. 1 is an occasion to reflect, educate, and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination, which has roots in slavery.
- Aug. 1 is an occasion to reflect, educate, and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination, which has roots in slavery.
- Aug. 1 is an occasion to reflect, educate, and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination, which has roots in slavery.
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand said the cost of expanding early retirement eligibility is estimated to include a one-time cost of approximately $175-million and
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand said the cost of expanding early retirement eligibility is estimated to include a one-time cost of approximately $175-million and
- Treasury Board President Anita Anand said the cost of expanding early retirement eligibility is estimated to include a one-time cost of approximately $175-million and
- 'We’re kind of at a loss of how to get the government to accept this responsibility,' says PAFSO president Pamela Isfeld.
- 'We’re kind of at a loss of how to get the government to accept this responsibility,' says PAFSO president Pamela Isfeld.
- 'We’re kind of at a loss of how to get the government to accept this responsibility,' says PAFSO president Pamela Isfeld.
- While most Canadian employers are trying to reduce pension costs and many economists argue for raising the retirement age, the public service will have
- While most Canadian employers are trying to reduce pension costs and many economists argue for raising the retirement age, the public service will have
- While most Canadian employers are trying to reduce pension costs and many economists argue for raising the retirement age, the public service will have
- The Canada Life plan is 'still not pulling its weight' in the year since the health-care plan provider changed, says PIPSC's Colby Briggs.
- The Canada Life plan is 'still not pulling its weight' in the year since the health-care plan provider changed, says PIPSC's Colby Briggs.
- The Canada Life plan is 'still not pulling its weight' in the year since the health-care plan provider changed, says PIPSC's Colby Briggs.
- New research examining IT procurement failures—the ArriveCan app, the Phoenix pay system, and Employment and Social Development Canada’s benefits modernization system—reveals three common issues:
- New research examining IT procurement failures—the ArriveCan app, the Phoenix pay system, and Employment and Social Development Canada’s benefits modernization system—reveals three common issues:
- New research examining IT procurement failures—the ArriveCan app, the Phoenix pay system, and Employment and Social Development Canada’s benefits modernization system—reveals three common issues:
