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Office space is scarce as federal public servants return to the office four days a week

Canada's National Observer

Canada's National Observer

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July 6, 2026

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Thousands of federal public servants are starting a new work schedule on Monday that will see them on-site in the office four days a week, though a lack of office space is delaying the return for some departments.

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CBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?

Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?

Commercial Observer

Unknown

· Jul 2, 2026

D.C.’s Trophy Office Leasing Picks Up. The Rest, Not So Much.

Washington, D.C.’s office market recovery is becoming more concentrated within the cream of its crop. D.C. office leasing reached roughly 2 million square feet during the second quarter, the highest quarterly volume since 2024, according to Savills. Law firms alone leased about 600,000 square feet, and some large occupiers completed transactions, but the broader market []

Loonie Politics

Unknown

· Jul 6, 2026

Office space scarce as federal public servants return to the office four days a week

OTTAWA — Thousands of federal public servants are starting a new work schedule Monday that will see them on-site in the office four days a week, though a lack of office space is delaying the return for some departments. The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February. Executive public servants returned [] The post Office space scarce as federal public servants return to the office four days a week appeared first on Loonie Politics.

The Hill

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· Jun 23, 2026

The hidden rebellion against returning to the office 

The biggest force behind noncompliance is not defiance. It is values.

The New Zealand Herald

lean right

· Jun 22, 2026

The secret reason bosses want everyone back in the office, every day of the week

The secret reason bosses want everyone back in the office, every day of the week

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

NY Times: Federal Buildings Plagued by Decay

Years of deferred maintenance and bureaucratic delays reportedly have left federal employees working in deteriorating buildings with leaking roofs, mold, pests, and aging infrastructure, highlighting what critics say is another example of government mismanagement. A New York Times investigation found the federal government faces an estimated 50 billion maintenance backlog across roughly 1,475 General Services []...Click to read more

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Related coverage for "Office space is scarce as federal public servants return to the office four days a week": CBC News — Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?. Commercial Observer — D.C.’s Trophy Office Leasing Picks Up. The Rest, Not So Much.. Loonie Politics — Office space scarce as federal public servants return to the office four days a week. The Hill — The hidden rebellion against returning to the office . The New Zealand Herald — The secret reason bosses want everyone back in the office, every day of the week. Off The Press — NY Times: Federal Buildings Plagued by Decay