Catherine Morrison

Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says.

While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/18/p...

Public service shrinks by nearly 10,000, with tax, immigration hit the hardest The federal public service shed almost 10,000 people last year, with the Canada Revenue Agency and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada losing the most employees.

Most of those who lost their jobs were term employees and people under 35. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants OTTAWA - Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike.

Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike. Now, the union representing those workers is going back to the bargaining table with the government. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/fed...

Green Party going to court after being dropped from election debates The Green Party of Canada says it’s going to court to challenge the Leaders’ Debates Commission’s decision to drop the party from this year’s election debates.

The Green Party of Canada says it’s going to court to challenge the Leaders’ Debates Commission’s decision to drop the party from this year’s election debates. www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...

Early voting turnout was highest in Atlantic Canada, B.C., compared to 2021 election B.C. and Atlantic Canada saw the biggest spikes in the number of people voting in advance polls this year, Elections Canada reports.

B.C. and Atlantic Canada saw the biggest spikes in the number of people voting in advance polls this year, Elections Canada reports. www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...

Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit OTTAWA — Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are appealing the court’s decision to deny it certification. A Federal Court judge last month dismisse...

Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are appealing the court’s decision to deny it certification. halifax.citynews.ca/2025/04/23/b...

Rebel News, other right-wing media dominate news conferences after leaders’ French-language debate Right-wing media outlets stacked the long lines and managed to get in questions to each of the leaders, though not all of them got answers

As Rebel News, other right-wing media dominate news conferences after French leaders’ debate, Pierre Poilievre claims his party the only one willing to protect the freedom of the press, by @cathmorrison.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com #journalism

Elections Canada says it’s managing long ballot with 90 candidates challenging Poilievre Poilievre is in a tight race against Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy, who has been waging an intense ground battle in the Ottawa-area Carleton riding

Elections Canada says it has measures in place to help people vote in the Ontario riding where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is being challenged by 90 other candidates on the ballot. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/fed...

Canadians divided on ballot-box question in federal election: Leger poll

A new poll suggests Canadians are divided about whether the key issue in the federal election is dealing with Trump or changing the direction Canada has taken.

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Canadians across the country will be voting in new ridings in the coming election. Pollsters say that the updated districts could give the Conservatives a slight advantage in the race, though the boundary changes shouldn't affect the election's overall results. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/o...

Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor Carney and the premiers are meeting in Ottawa to deal with what the prime minister called a "crisis" caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and the country's premiers agreed today to work on a plan to develop a national trade and energy corridor. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Court denies certification of $2.5-billion Black class action lawsuit A Federal Court judge has dismissed a motion to certify a proposed class action lawsuit that was launched by Black public servants in 2020 who alleged there was systemic racism within the public servi...

A Federal Court judge has dismissed a motion to certify a proposed class action lawsuit that was launched by Black public servants in 2020 who alleged there was systemic racism within the public service. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Trudeau says he's 'proud of Canadians' in video posted on his last full day in office | CBC News Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians on Thursday as he marks his last full day in office.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians Thursday as he marks his last full day in office. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Trudeau calls for plan to build a new official prime minister's residence OTTAWA — With one foot out the door, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking one of his ministers to help develop a plan for a new official residence to replace the vacant 24 Sussex.

With one foot out the door, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking one of his ministers to help develop a plan for a new official residence to replace the vacant 24 Sussex. www.baytoday.ca/national-new...

Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau.

Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. ca.news.yahoo.com/cp-newsalert...

Canadian pride surges in face of Trump's tariff, sovereignty threats: Leger poll OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians’ sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats against the country’s sovereignty. The poll, conducted by Le...

A new poll suggests Canadians’ sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats against the country’s sovereignty. halifax.citynews.ca/2025/03/12/c...

All Senate seats filled after PM announces 5 more appointments | CBC News With just days to go until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves federal politics, his office says five new appointments have now filled all the vacancies in the 105-seat Senate.

With just days to go until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves federal politics, his office says five new appointments have now filled all the vacancies in the 105-seat Senate. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Canada Revenue Agency not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won’t be renewed at the end of the month.

With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won’t be renewed at the end of the month. www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...

Trudeau says he and the new Liberal leader will decide on his last day in office OTTAWA — With the Liberal party set to announce its new leader within days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his last day in office will be determined by himself and his replacement. Responding to q...

With the Liberal party set to announce its new leader within days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his last day in office will be determined by himself and his replacement. halifax.citynews.ca/2025/03/04/t...

Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with… National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

The federal union that represents Canada's front-line customs and immigration officers says it's worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. nationalnewswatch.com/2025/03/04/b...

Transport Minister Anand says she's seeking re-election in face of Trump's threats Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she’s changed her mind and will run in the upcoming federal election.

Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she’s changed her mind and will run in the upcoming federal election. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules The Department of National Defence says its average rate of compliance with the three-day rule was 31 per cent in December.

Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government’s three biggest departments aren’t following Ottawa’s three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

Labour congress hosting emergency meeting to discuss impact of tariffs on jobs The Canadian Labour Congress is hosting an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on workers and communities.

The Canadian Labour Congress is hosting an emergency meeting tonight to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on workers and communities. @canadianlabour.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...

Public servants continue to struggle with Phoenix issues as government promises new pay system According to the auditor general, 32 per cent of employees saw an error in their basic or acting pay during the 2023–24 fiscal year.

A new report by Canada’s auditor general found that 32 per cent of public servants saw an error in their basic or acting pay during the 2023–24 fiscal year. ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...

Number of casual federal public servants plummets by 25 per cent Public Service Notebook: That and three other updates you need to know.

Number of casual federal public servants plummets by 25 per cent, reports @cathmorrison.bsky.social. I imagine we will see more cuts to salary line items as part of the Refocusing Government Spending plan. #canlab #cdnpoli

PSAC is spreading 'misinformation' about surplus, says Treasury Board president At a press conference on Dec. 9, Anand told reporters that the union was sharing “completely inaccurate” information.

Treasury Board President Anita Anand is accusing Canada’s largest federal public sector union of spreading misinformation about the government’s pension surplus. ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...

We asked every Ottawa-area MP if they supported federal remote work rules. None gave a straight answer Public servants aren't happy about the government's remote work rules, but the politicians who represent them are unwilling to weigh in.

@cathmorrison.bsky.social asked every Ottawa-area MP if they supported the federal government's return-to-office rules. None gave a straight answer.

Federal departments still failing on bilingualism requirements: language watchdog The official languages commissioner reviewed 10 federal departments and agencies that saw “a high volume” of complaints.

A review of 10 federal departments and agencies by the government’s language watchdog found they aren’t doing enough to accurately and objectively define the language requirements needed for employees filling their positions. ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...

Layoffs could be on the table for public servants. Here's everything you need to know The government is undertaking a multi-billion dollar spending review, looking to tighten its budget and curb the size of the public service.

The federal government is looking for ways to tighten its budget and curb the size of the public service. Here’s what you need to know about how the multi-billion dollar spending review could impact federal employees. ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...

Return-to-office rules broken by almost a third of Treasury Board staff: document Government data indicated that only 70.82 per cent of Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat workers followed the new rules in September.

An internal document we obtained through an ATIP request shows return-to-office rules were broken by almost a third of Treasury Board staff in the early weeks of the new mandate.