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Why is Canada shortchanging its commitments to the United Nations?
As highlighted in the Toronto Star article, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is offering workers a $200 a week bonus if they do not take time off this summer - including sick days.
What is being done to ensure seasonal workers are not negatively impacted in their Employment Insurance (EI) as a result of receiving emergency benefits?
Why is this Government requiring Canadian Armed Forces members to get vaccinated when the mandate is being dropped for the Federal Public Service?
This note focuses on the efforts and progress to provide support to employees, stabilize the administration of pay, the ongoing reduction of the overall queue and backlog, as well as financial investments in Phoenix.
Notes:
- All questions related to the mental health of public servants should be directed to the President of the Treasury Board
- All questions related to Next Generation Human Resources and Pay solution will be in a separate question period card developed by Shared Services Canada
- All questions related to the negotiation of collective agreements and compensation for Phoenix damages agreements should be directed to the President of the Treasury Board
- Issues related to income tax are under the purview of the Canada Revenue Agency. Questions related to the taxability of damages payments should also be directed to Canada Revenue Agency
On June 12, 2022, the Government of Canada provided an update and announced action on safety in sport, including the creation of a Sport Canada Athlete Advisory Committee. This committee will increase athlete representation in policy and program development and will provide Sport Canada with advice and guidance consistent with the lived experience of athletes in Canada.
Will there be an expansion of the for-profit sector within the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system?
How will the new Age Well at Home initiative help seniors stay at home longer?