What happens when civil servants get partisan
Non-partisanship is a principle of Canada’s public service. So when Ottawa civil servants cheered Trudeau’s arrival, they violated a basic principle of government
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Inside the battle for Ottawa’s public-service vote
In Ottawa, it seems no end of Conservative candidates want civil servants to know how much they care. Oh, and the PM does too.
At one federal department, office pals are risky business
Natural Resources Canada’s new code-of-conduct rules assign staff a colour-coded ’risk’ level. And if you have work pals, or are a professor, watch out.
Good news, bad news
Changes to sick days for federal employees and Lululemon CEO Christine Day steps down
The forgotten members of the mission in Afghanistan
Canada is neglecting the civil servants who played a key role in the mission
The war on the civil service
Pensions and layoffs are just one front in a long-brewing battle
Fat city
The civil service hasn’t suffered in this recession. Is it about to share our pain?