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The Government’s decision to increase onsite presence for executives and employees eligible for hybrid work represents a change in direction that affects the Office Portfolio Reduction Plan, which was announced as part of Budget 2024, with implications still under assessment.
Progress continues to be made on the transition from the Phoenix system to the Dayforce human resources and pay solution.
Notes:
- All questions related to the mental health of public servants, collective agreements, overpayment write-offs due to the six-year statutory restriction and compensation for Phoenix damages should be directed to the President of the Treasury Board
- Issues related to income tax are under the purview of the Minister of Finance and National Revenue
Canada Post is facing existential financial challenges driven by lower revenues resulting from the decline in letter mail volumes and the increasingly competitive parcel market. To address these challenges, Canada Post has submitted its comprehensive transformation plan to return the corporation to financial self-sustainability to the Minister.
The Government has instructed Canada Post to take steps to transform its operations and work toward becoming financially self-sustaining.
Vendor Performance Management is used within Public Services and Procurement Canada and its client departments to assess vendor performance and use past vendor performance information in awarding contracts.
In the context of the publication of recent reports, audits, and committee appearances on the procurement process, Public Services and Procurement Canada is leveraging the Electronic Procurement Solution to modernize procurement processes.
The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a long-term commitment to renew the vessel fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard, create a sustainable shipbuilding sector, and generate economic benefits for Canadians.
Note: All questions related to budget, requirements, timelines, international comparisons, and project management should be directed to the Minister of National Defence.
On May 27, 2026, the Government of Canada announced it is entering into discussions with Saab of Sweden as the preferred supplier for the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEWC) capability.
While AEWC is a critical capability for Arctic sovereignty and NORAD modernization, questions have been raised regarding procurement timelines, cost pressures, foreign partnership, interoperability, and workforce capacity.
AEWC is a transformational investment that will give Canada its own airborne early warning capability for the first time. This investment will strengthen Arctic sovereignty, support NORAD, create jobs and deliver industrial benefits.
Stakeholders are seeking timely implementation of the Defence Advisory Forum announced under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with expectations that it will enhance engagement with industry, improve procurement outcomes, and ensure accountability for delivering results.
The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a long-term commitment to renew the vessel fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard, create a sustainable shipbuilding sector, and generate economic benefits for Canadians.
Note: All questions related to budget, requirements, timelines, international comparisons, and project management should be directed to the Minister of National Defence.