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In question period, members raised the return of federal public servants to the office four days a week starting in July. The Conservatives said several departments lack enough office space and asked the Treasury Board president how many employees will not have a desk. The Liberal response said departments and the Treasury Board are working to make sure public servants have the space and tools they need.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Stephanie Kusie

Conservative
“Thousands of federal workers must return to the office four days a week in July, but there is not enough space. I want the minister to tell us how many workers will not have a desk.”
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Mr. Speaker, in July, thousands of federal public servants will return to the office four days a week, but several departments are saying there is not enough office space. I would like to ask the President of the Treasury Board how many employees will not have a desk next month.

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Joël Lightbound

Liberal
“Government workers will soon return to the office four days a week. We are working hard to make sure they have the space and tools they need.”

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Mr. Speaker, that is an important question as we prepare for a return to the office four days a week across the public service. I can assure her that my department, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Treasury Board, is working around the clock to make sure that public servants have the space and the tools they need to do their important work for Canadians.

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