A spokesperson for the government of Newfoundland and Labrador said the province is looking at its remote work policy. Plan to come in 'sharper view'It's still not clear when federal public servants will have to increase their office presence, or by how much. Provincial and federal public sector unions have pushed back against return-to-office mandates. "If this government tries to make sweeping changes to remote work in the middle of bargaining, we will oppose them. "Having public servants spread out a little bit, that's good for all the economies of our local communities."

Source: CBC News January 02, 2026 20:37 UTC