4days onsite presence CRA
Good morning/afternoon,
Following the February announcement from Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat regarding the Government of Canada’s direction to increase on-site presence, I am writing to provide an update on our implementation.
In July 2026, the Agency will begin the gradual transition to a four-day week on-site schedule, or 80% of a regular monthly schedule, for non-executive employees.
As many CRA buildings and offices can accommodate this change, we are able to proceed with the increase in these locations. However, some locations do not yet have the capacity to support the change. As a result, there will be some differences in requirements and timing between branches, regions, and even buildings.
The ability of a branch or region to offer flexibility to employees in selecting which days they will be on-site will depend on work point availability. In some cases, a fixed schedule with assigned days may be required.
All employees will receive a follow-up message, at least two months prior to when the new on-site requirement will impact them. For employees located in a regional building, you will be contacted by regional management. For employees located in a headquarters building, you will receive this message from your branch management. This message may provide employees with specific details, such as any assigned days.
Unassigned seating remains the standard workplace model, except where operational requirements require assigned seating. Employees are expected to continue to use the e-Concierge system to plan their on-site presence.
Employees are asked not to update their Workplace Arrangement Agreements (WAAs) at this time, as system updates are currently in progress. Additional information regarding WAA will be shared in the coming weeks.
I understand that this transition will require adjustments for many of you, and I appreciate your understanding and professionalism as we implement these changes across the Agency.