Ten years after the federal government launched the Phoenix pay system, roughly 238,000 pay errors remain outstanding and a union representing federal …
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PIPSC files unfair labour practice complaint over federal return-to-office mandate
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada has filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the Federal Public Sector Labour …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsPayroll
Federal government launches benefit to offset grocery costs for 12 million Canadians
The federal government will deliver a new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit to more than 12 million low- and modest-income Canadians starting …
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Ottawa unveils automotive strategy with $3 billion in funding and new EV targets
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government has launched an automotive strategy that allocates $3 billion in manufacturing support and sets targets of 75 per cent …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour RelationsRemote Working
Availability of desk space unclear as feds boost in-office time for public servants
By Catherine Morrison Federal public service unions and workers are warning there isn’t enough office space to accommodate the federal government’s new requirements …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Shortages
Ottawa launches workforce alliances, retention grants to address labour shortages
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government is creating six sector-specific workforce alliances and a new retention grant program to help Canadian employers and workers navigate …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsRecruitment
Canada should work to recruit bilingual health workers, Senate report says
By Sarah Ritchie A Senate report is calling on the federal government to fast-track immigration and credential recognition for francophone and bilingual health-care …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLayoffs
Federal public servants seek legal advice as they face job cuts
By Catherine Morrison An advocate is urging the federal government to update equity legislation for Black employees and to drop its fight against …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionEmployment LawFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Advocate urges feds to update equity act, settle class action with Black employees
By Catherine Morrison An advocate is urging the federal government to update equity legislation for Black employees and to drop its fight against …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Federal government cancels dedicated transit fund, shifts to competitive model
The federal government has eliminated the Canada Public Transit Fund and replaced it with a competitive funding model that requires transit projects …


