The latest phase is expected to run until mid-March, at which point the sensors will be removed from the desks, Justice Canada spokesperson Ian McLeod said in an email. The timing raised concern among many Department of Justice (DOJ) employees that the sensors could eventually be used to track their compliance with the government’s return-to-office policy. According to the memo and a Justice Canada spokesperson, they are used to track workplace use for planning purposes only, not for attendance. Heat and motion together help ensure the information is accurate while remaining anonymous.”But despite their employer’s assurances, many Justice Canada employees simply don’t believe it. But he argued that it’s within an employer’s rights to track office usage and employee attendance, within certain limits.

Source: National Post February 20, 2026 10:48 UTC