Public servants to work in-office four days a week starting July.

A Treasury Board message directs executives to work on-site five days a week from May 4 and requires other core public servants to be in the office four days a week beginning July 6.

The federal government has directed core public servants to increase their in-office time this year. A Treasury Board message set new dates and expectations for employees and executives. Remote work arrangements have been adjusted several times since COVID-19 and a three-day minimum was in place since September 2024. The message was signed by senior Treasury Board officials and said more details will follow. Key details: - Executives are required to work on-site five days per week starting May 4. - Other employees in core departments and agencies are required to be in the office four days per week starting July 6. - The directive applies to organizations under Treasury Board; other federal agencies are strongly encouraged to adopt similar arrangements, and the government said it will engage with unions and Public Services and Procurement Canada to address seating and office space needs. Summary: This updates the existing remote-work rules and sets new on-site attendance dates for executives and other public servants. The government plans discussions with bargaining agents and departments about implementation and office capacity, and said additional information will be provided in due course.