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Author: Alex Robinson
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
The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved creating a new funding stream within the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP) to support community‑led waste avoidance, reduction and reuse projects. Starting this year, the new stream would provide up to $102,000 each year, doubling the total annual funding available to community environmental initiatives across Ottawa.
The new funding stream will help more local organizations launch projects that reduce waste at the source and promote repair and reuse. Examples of eligible community‑led projects include...
February 17, 2026 - 11:48 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
The Canada Border Services Agency says it referred a commercial truck to secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry.
February 17, 2026 - 11:34 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency says it referred a commercial truck to secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry.
February 17, 2026 - 11:34 | Sean Previl | Global News - Ottawa

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