"Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government's plan for federal public servants to work from the office more often is weeks away from coming into "sharper view." Mr. Carney told the Ottawa Board of Trade on Monday that his government is talking to public-sector unions about the issue, adding that the return of federal employees will depend on such factors as seniority and workplace capacity."
"The issue came up during a conversation onstage with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. It is a topic of heated debate in the National Capital Region, and the mayor has argued that hybrid work is hurting the city's downtown core. Public servants and unions, for their part, say working from home is more efficient and saves the government money by reducing the need for office space."
The federal government is preparing a plan to increase on-site work for public servants and expects clearer details within weeks. Government officials are consulting public-sector unions and indicate return-to-office levels will vary by seniority, role and office capacity. The policy debate includes municipal concerns about downtown economic impacts and public servants' claims that remote work increases efficiency and reduces office costs. Current hybrid rules require most employees on site at least three days weekly and executives four days. The government also plans to reduce public service size by about 30,000 over five years, mainly through attrition and retirements.
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