Remote Work Policy

Bruce Fanjoy criticizes the federal government's four-day-a-week return-to-office mandate and urges reconsideration. He says a one-size-fits-all policy won't improve productivity or service, will raise costs and pollution, harm work–life balance, and calls for flexibility.

Jenna Sudds urges the government to exercise "meaningful flexibility" when implementing the new return-to-office mandate, advocating adaptable approaches and accommodations for public servants rather than strict increases in mandatory on-site attendance.

Mark Carney supports revising the federal hybrid work policy toward more in-office attendance, saying changes are forthcoming and that returns will vary by seniority, role and capacity — implying a differentiated minimum return-to-office expectation.

Shafqat Ali said the government will engage with unions on how best to implement the new return-to-office mandate, indicating support for implementing the directive while committing to consultations with unions on implementation details.