With regard to the condition of federal government buildings and workplaces and the presence of pests, since January 1, 2020: (a) what buildings have reported the presence of (i) mice, (ii) rats, (iii) bats, (iv) bed bugs, (v) other pests; (b) what was the treatment program, as well as the cost associated with the treatment, for each case in (a); (c) was there any reoccurrence of pests in the building or workplace following treatment; (d) in buildings that were found to have the presence of mice, was the type of mouse identified; (e) in any instances where deer mice were identified as being present in a federal workplace, was there testing for hantavirus; (f) what steps are taken to inform employees when a pest has been identified in a workplace; and (g) are accommodations provided to employees who regularly report to work in a building that has identified the presence of pests?
Q-1201 , 45th Parliament, 1st session May 26, 2025, to present
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Heather McPherson
(Edmonton Strathcona)
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May 7, 2026
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September 21, 2026
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