Alex Robinson
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Public service editor for @ottawacitizen.com.
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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
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
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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
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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
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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-...
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How public servants can use AI responsibly ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
How public servants can use AI responsibly
A former Chief Human Resource Officer explains the risks of using AI in the federal government.
ottawacitizen.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
How public servants can use AI responsibly ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
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I did a deep-dive into Ben Mulroney's extracurricular activities:
At the same time as Mulroney is filling-in as host of The West Block, he is also working for two registered lobby groups and as an adviser to several companies – some of whose CEOs he's interviewed on Global News 640 Toronto radio
At the same time as Mulroney is filling-in as host of The West Block, he is also working for two registered lobby groups and as an adviser to several companies – some of whose CEOs he's interviewed on Global News 640 Toronto radio
Ben Mulroney is blurring the lines between journalism, business, lobbying and partisan politics
The new host of Global News’ national political news show also works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted election events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives earlier this year
The new host of Global News’ national political news show also works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted election events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives earlier this year
Ben Mulroney is Blurring the Lines Between Journalism, Business, Lobbying and Partisan Politics
New host of Global News’ politics show works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
pressprogress.ca
September 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I did a deep-dive into Ben Mulroney's extracurricular activities:
At the same time as Mulroney is filling-in as host of The West Block, he is also working for two registered lobby groups and as an adviser to several companies – some of whose CEOs he's interviewed on Global News 640 Toronto radio
At the same time as Mulroney is filling-in as host of The West Block, he is also working for two registered lobby groups and as an adviser to several companies – some of whose CEOs he's interviewed on Global News 640 Toronto radio
DND originally told us that its F-35 review would be done by the end of summer. According to the department, that meant Sept. 22. Well, as of 2:19 p.m. yesterday, it's fall. Still no word on what the review found or if it's even been finalized yet. Read more in
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Deadline comes and goes with no release of DND F-35 report
Deadline passes for release of F-35 report as Canadian government offers no explanation.
ottawacitizen.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
DND originally told us that its F-35 review would be done by the end of summer. According to the department, that meant Sept. 22. Well, as of 2:19 p.m. yesterday, it's fall. Still no word on what the review found or if it's even been finalized yet. Read more in
@davidpugliese.bsky.social's latest:
@davidpugliese.bsky.social's latest:
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U.S. warns Canada of potential negative consequences if it dumps F-35 fighter jet ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
U.S. warns Canada of potential negative consequences if it dumps F-35 fighter jet
The review of Canada's proposed purchase of 88 U.S.-built F-35s is set to be finalized by Sept. 22.
ottawacitizen.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
U.S. warns Canada of potential negative consequences if it dumps F-35 fighter jet ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
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When @fastlerner.bsky.social reported in April that the EPA was going to stop collecting greenhouse gas emissions data from most polluters, it wouldn't admit it was eliminating the requirements. Today it announced the change, saying it's "cutting unnecessary red tape" & "unleashing American energy."
Trump’s EPA Plans to Stop Collecting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data From Most Polluters
Climate experts expressed shock and dismay at the move. “It would be a bit like unplugging the equipment that monitors the vital signs of a patient that is critically ill,” one said.
www.propublica.org
September 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
When @fastlerner.bsky.social reported in April that the EPA was going to stop collecting greenhouse gas emissions data from most polluters, it wouldn't admit it was eliminating the requirements. Today it announced the change, saying it's "cutting unnecessary red tape" & "unleashing American energy."
"What the two major political parties share is the unwillingness to confront the unpleasant realities of involuntary layoffs. Both have been peddling the illusion that attrition will painlessly deliver the smaller workforce to which they aspire." - Michael Wernick in FP this morning
Michael Wernick: Caught between denial and dogma, here's a better way to downsize the public service
Unions need to admit layoffs are coming and the government should admit it needs to proactively shape the future workforce. Keep reading.
financialpost.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"What the two major political parties share is the unwillingness to confront the unpleasant realities of involuntary layoffs. Both have been peddling the illusion that attrition will painlessly deliver the smaller workforce to which they aspire." - Michael Wernick in FP this morning
OpenAI is trying to ague that an Ontario court doesn't have jurisdiction to hear a lawsuit by Canadian media companies that accuse the firm of breaching copyright by scraping large amounts of content:
OpenAI argues Canadian news publishers’ lawsuit should be heard in U.S.
OpenAI is set to argue in an Ontario court today that a copyright lawsuit filed by Canadian news publishers involving its ChatGPT generative AI system should be heard in a U.S. courtroom instead. A coalition of Canadian news outlets which includes The Canadian Press, Torstar, The Globe and Mail, Postmedia and CBC/Radio-Canada is suing OpenAI […]
toronto.citynews.ca
September 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
OpenAI is trying to ague that an Ontario court doesn't have jurisdiction to hear a lawsuit by Canadian media companies that accuse the firm of breaching copyright by scraping large amounts of content:
A new Nanos poll found 62% of Canadians were at least somewhat supportive of removing tariffs on Chinese EVs:
Ottawa considering scrapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
If Canadians were in the driver’s seat, tariffs imposed by Ottawa on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) would have an easier road to the Canadian market.
www.ctvnews.ca
September 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new Nanos poll found 62% of Canadians were at least somewhat supportive of removing tariffs on Chinese EVs:
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What the public service risks losing in a full return to the office ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
What the public service risks losing in a full return to the office
A former executive from the federal public service writes that one-size-fits-all approaches rarely work.
ottawacitizen.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
What the public service risks losing in a full return to the office ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
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Feds give CRA 100 days to fix call-centre debacle ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
Feds give CRA 100 days to fix call-centre debacle
Officials confirmed the CRA will not be given additional funding to improve services.
ottawacitizen.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Feds give CRA 100 days to fix call-centre debacle ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...