Federal workers face challenges as four-day office return begins
Ottawa federal workers return to office four days a week amid space concerns See what the policy shift means for parking, transit, and workplace capacity
Federal public servants in Ottawa and Gatineau are returning to the office four days a week this week, as the federal government expands its inoffice attendance rule from three days.
The change is raising concerns about workspace availability, parking, and transit capacity. Public Services and Procurement Canada says it is working with departments to manage shortages, while unions say they will track overcrowding and other problems as the transition unfolds.
Several agencies are still dealing with space constraints, and some workers will continue on a threeday schedule for now. Transit agencies and parking operators in the region are also preparing for heavier demand as more employees commute regularly.