Ontario Premier Doug Ford in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 22, 2024 to announce the City's funding under the Building Faster Fund for meeting targets in 2023. Photo: Joey Coleman

Ontario government orders civil servants back to office five days a week

by Todd Humber August 14, 2025

written by Todd Humber August 14, 2025

The Ontario government will require all civil servants to work in the office five days a week starting Jan. 5, 2026, ending flexible work arrangements that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney announced the change Thursday, saying the move reflects current w...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Ontario government orders civil servants back to office five days a week

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