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Preliminary data suggests that Ottawa is on track to rank first in the Western Hemisphere on the Uncorrected Claim Persistence Index, a measure of how long assertions remain online after they’ve been shown to be wrong. The mayor of Ottawa might want to check it out.
Deachman: Let's all make up studies about how great Ottawa is
If Mark Sutcliffe wants to boast on X about entirely fabricated data, then I can make up some stuff, too. | Opinion
ottawacitizen.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Preliminary data suggests that Ottawa is on track to rank first in the Western Hemisphere on the Uncorrected Claim Persistence Index, a measure of how long assertions remain online after they’ve been shown to be wrong. The mayor of Ottawa might want to check it out.
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FACT-CHECK: A new ‘quality of life study’ celebrated by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is actually sourced from a dubious eastern European website
While Sutcliffe claims the new 'study' proves Ottawa is the ‘most liveable’ city in North America, experts say the Serbian website’s data is unreliable
While Sutcliffe claims the new 'study' proves Ottawa is the ‘most liveable’ city in North America, experts say the Serbian website’s data is unreliable
‘Quality of Life Study’ Celebrated by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is Actually Sourced From a Dubious Eastern European Website
Sutcliffe claims a new 'study' proves Ottawa is the ‘most liveable’ city in North America, but experts say the website’s data is unreliable
pressprogress.ca
January 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
FACT-CHECK: A new ‘quality of life study’ celebrated by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is actually sourced from a dubious eastern European website
While Sutcliffe claims the new 'study' proves Ottawa is the ‘most liveable’ city in North America, experts say the Serbian website’s data is unreliable
While Sutcliffe claims the new 'study' proves Ottawa is the ‘most liveable’ city in North America, experts say the Serbian website’s data is unreliable
At least three federal departments are developing AI tools to help redact sensitive information from documents before they’re released to the public, reports Ben Andrews in his latest. Observers warn it could damage transparency in an already secretive access-to-information system.
Amid U.S. redaction scandal, Carney government developing AI systems to black out sensitive documents
At least three government departments are developing AI tools to help with redaction, but experts say the tech could "be a nightmare.”
ottawacitizen.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:25 PM
At least three federal departments are developing AI tools to help redact sensitive information from documents before they’re released to the public, reports Ben Andrews in his latest. Observers warn it could damage transparency in an already secretive access-to-information system.
Some donations collected for Ukraine by the Mriya Report were spent on pizzas, purchases at Home Depot, as well as unauthorized payments to a convicted felon linked to Donald Trump, a former top official with the nonprofit alleges.
January 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Some donations collected for Ukraine by the Mriya Report were spent on pizzas, purchases at Home Depot, as well as unauthorized payments to a convicted felon linked to Donald Trump, a former top official with the nonprofit alleges.
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Update: @ottawacitizen.com has confirmed Kìwekì Point was not damaged by a snow plow but by a "ROGUE SCHOOL BUS":
"[The NCC] said that they are in contact with the police and have shared surveillance camera footage that shows 'a school bus illegally driving on the Kìwekì Point Pathway'.”
"[The NCC] said that they are in contact with the police and have shared surveillance camera footage that shows 'a school bus illegally driving on the Kìwekì Point Pathway'.”
December 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Update: @ottawacitizen.com has confirmed Kìwekì Point was not damaged by a snow plow but by a "ROGUE SCHOOL BUS":
"[The NCC] said that they are in contact with the police and have shared surveillance camera footage that shows 'a school bus illegally driving on the Kìwekì Point Pathway'.”
"[The NCC] said that they are in contact with the police and have shared surveillance camera footage that shows 'a school bus illegally driving on the Kìwekì Point Pathway'.”
The CRA spent $18M on 'Charlie,' a new tax information chatbot that is wrong most of the time.
The CRA spent $18M on 'Charlie,' a new tax information chatbot that is wrong most of the time
The Canada Revenue Agency paid $18 million for a chatbot the auditor general says give her team the wrong answer 66 per cent of the time.
nationalpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The CRA spent $18M on 'Charlie,' a new tax information chatbot that is wrong most of the time.
DND says 17 Ottawa soldiers have faced "remedial measures" for their involvement in the Blue Hackle Mafia Facebook group.
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
DND says 17 Ottawa soldiers have faced "remedial measures" for their involvement in the Blue Hackle Mafia Facebook group.
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Internal messages between DND public servants show they were worried that a whistleblower’s appearance before a parliamentary committee in 2024 might reveal they had violated his privacy.
"SHIITT," messaged one DND employee (in true Clay Davis fashion) while the hearing was happening.
"SHIITT," messaged one DND employee (in true Clay Davis fashion) while the hearing was happening.
'That's not good': How an appearance by Officer X whistleblower at committee sparked worry at DND
Records reveal officials' concerns about the testimony of navy Lt. Patrick White, and show his privacy was violated.
ottawacitizen.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Internal messages between DND public servants show they were worried that a whistleblower’s appearance before a parliamentary committee in 2024 might reveal they had violated his privacy.
"SHIITT," messaged one DND employee (in true Clay Davis fashion) while the hearing was happening.
"SHIITT," messaged one DND employee (in true Clay Davis fashion) while the hearing was happening.
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Canadian military will rely on an army of public servants to boost its ranks by 300,000
Federal public servants would be trained to shoot guns, drive trucks and fly drones, according to a defence department directive.
ottawacitizen.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The federal public service is set to shed almost 30,000 jobs by 2028-29.
Feds to shed almost 30,000 public service jobs: Budget 2025
Economists say the Liberal government's projected cuts could rival those of former prime minister Stephen Harper.
ottawacitizen.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The federal public service is set to shed almost 30,000 jobs by 2028-29.
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Introducing the Ottawa Citizen Best Public Service Workplaces 2025.
We've ranked 84 federal departments and agencies from best to worst. Find out how they stack up here: ottawacitizen.com/tag/best-pub...
We've ranked 84 federal departments and agencies from best to worst. Find out how they stack up here: ottawacitizen.com/tag/best-pub...
November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Introducing the Ottawa Citizen Best Public Service Workplaces 2025.
We've ranked 84 federal departments and agencies from best to worst. Find out how they stack up here: ottawacitizen.com/tag/best-pub...
We've ranked 84 federal departments and agencies from best to worst. Find out how they stack up here: ottawacitizen.com/tag/best-pub...
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Canadian military wants mobilization plan in place to boost reserves to 400,000 personnel
Mobilization plan would see Canadian Forces reserves increased to 400,000
ottawacitizen.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Canada’s largest public sector union has put one of its component unions under trusteeship after complaints about its president.
Union of National Employees put under trusteeship amid complaints about president
The union, which represents 27,000 workers, will be put under trusteeship partly due to complaints about president Alisha Kang.
ottawacitizen.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Canada’s largest public sector union has put one of its component unions under trusteeship after complaints about its president.
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Union of National Employees may be put under 'administration' amid complaints about president
PSAC will vote Friday on whether to take the step, partly due to a "number of complaints" involving UNE president Alisha Kang.
ottawacitizen.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Coming public service cuts will disproportionately impact workers who are women, indigenous, racialized or live with disabilities, according to a new analysis by @policyalternatives.ca
Cuts will impact women and racialized public servants disproportionately, new analysis says
An estimated 59 per cent of the workers cut will be women, according to a new analysis by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
ottawacitizen.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Coming public service cuts will disproportionately impact workers who are women, indigenous, racialized or live with disabilities, according to a new analysis by @policyalternatives.ca
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The supervisor appointed by the provincial government to run Ottawa's public school board says it's not "in his mandate" to speak to the press.
OCDSB supervisor says media interviews are not his mandate
Bob Plamondon has released only two public statements since the province took over the board on June 27 and he was appointed supervisor.
ottawacitizen.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The supervisor appointed by the provincial government to run Ottawa's public school board says it's not "in his mandate" to speak to the press.
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The mass layoffs of federal workers on Friday night swept up the top two leaders of the federal measles response team, those working on Ebola and dozens of other infectious disease experts
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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
C.D.C. Layoffs Included 2 Top Measles Experts Amid Rising Cases
www.nytimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The mass layoffs of federal workers on Friday night swept up the top two leaders of the federal measles response team, those working on Ebola and dozens of other infectious disease experts
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
The head of the federal government's new Major Projects Office will earn a salary between $577,000 and $679,000 a year, according to an order in council issued last week.
Head of new Major Projects Office to make north of $577K | CBC News
The head of the federal government's new Major Projects Office will earn a salary between $577,000 and $679,000 a year, according to an order in council issued last week.
www.cbc.ca
October 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The head of the federal government's new Major Projects Office will earn a salary between $577,000 and $679,000 a year, according to an order in council issued last week.
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Look up: Military drones to be tested over downtown Ottawa ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
Look up: Military drones to be tested over downtown Ottawa
The Canadian Forces will be using downtown Ottawa to test new technologies to track mini-drones in an urban setting.
ottawacitizen.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Look up: Military drones to be tested over downtown Ottawa ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
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What moving from Montreal to Ottawa taught me about two very different cities ottawacitizen.com/life/moving-...
What moving from Montreal to Ottawa taught me about two very different cities
If Ottawa has taught me anything so far, it’s that what seems predictable can still surprise you, provided you know where to look.
ottawacitizen.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
What moving from Montreal to Ottawa taught me about two very different cities ottawacitizen.com/life/moving-...