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4mo ago

Ottawa Sets Four-Day Office Rule by July With Executives Returning Full-Time in May

The government frames the move as key to rebuilding workplace culture.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney hinted in December that a change to the work-from home policy was coming.
Civil servants currently must come into the office three days a week — part of a gradual return to in-person work following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overview

  • The Treasury Board set May 4, 2026 for executives to work on-site five days and July 6, 2026 for most employees to be in the office at least four days.
  • The directive applies to core departments and agencies under Treasury Board, with other federal bodies strongly encouraged to follow.
  • Officials said increased in-person work is needed to strengthen teamwork, collaboration and delivery of government priorities.
  • Departments will consult bargaining agents on implementation details, including assigned seating and occupational health and safety, and Public Services and Procurement Canada will support office space planning.
  • Public service unions criticized the decision, with PIPSC president Sean O’Reilly calling it “insulting and disrespectful,” and signalled plans to push back.