Q-1200 , 45th Parliament, 1st session May 26, 2025, to present

With regard to the government’s announcement on February 5, 2026, requiring federal public service workers to be in office for four days a week beginning July 6, 2026: (a) which metrics or assessments were used to determine that this policy will deliver better services to Canadians and strengthen their confidence in the public service; (b) what metrics or assessments were used to determine that this decision will assist the government in hiring the best talent across Canada; (c) how does this policy support diversity, inclusion and accessibility objectives; (d) what metrics or assessments were used to measure how this decision evolves the public service culture of excellence; (e) which internal reports, impact assessments, and records of consultation were produced prior to this announcement that justify the shift from three to four days in office; (f) what are the projected costs associated with reconfiguring or reacquiring office space to accommodate the increased frequency of in-person work, and how does this align with the government’s stated goal to reduce its office portfolio by 50%; and (g) what specific evidence or comparative analyses were used to determine that a four-day requirement provides a superior return on investment or service delivery outcome compared to the existing three-day requirement?