The federal government's return-to-office push isn’t backed by evidence | Opinion | Page 872 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: February 9, 2026 - 04:00

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The federal government's return-to-office push isn’t backed by evidence | Opinion

February 9, 2026
The federal government’s push to bring public servants back into the office is often framed as a matter of "collaboration" or "workplace culture." In reality, it's a major labour policy decision with real consequences for Ottawa, its workforce and the country. Yet despite its scope, the return-to-office (RTO) mandate has not been accompanied by clear evidence that it will improve productivity, service delivery or public value. Read More


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