ESDC message on RTO4 just came out
Dear colleagues,
The Government has now confirmed that as of July 6, 2026, all employees eligible for hybrid work will be required to work onsite four days per week. Many federal public servants are already onsite full-time based on the nature of their work. As announced on February 5, 2026, all executives are required to work onsite five days per week effective May 4, 2026.
Due to space constraints, at ESDC,** **this move to 4 days per week for all employees will be staggered, beginning on July 6, 2026. As we ramp up to achieve this goal, in most of our offices, unassigned seating will allow faster alignment with the 4-day a week directive for office space across Canada.
Over the longer term, we will be driving towards dedicated assigned neighbourhoods to foster greater collaboration and enhanced teamwork. We recognize that this may take time to implement as we require more workspace and some of our worksites** **require reconfiguration. We will continue to work closely with Public Services and Procurement Canada to ensure that as many workspaces are available as quickly as possible and will provide more details on this staggered rollout before implementation.
Following the February announcement, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat met with bargaining agents to seek input on how to implement this plan to best support employees. These conversations focused on priorities such as providing adequate workspace and equipment, meeting our duty to accommodate obligations, and ensuring appropriate health and safety at work.
While we will do our utmost to assure as smooth a transition and implementation as possible, there will undoubtedly still be challenges as we move forward. Know that we remain committed to supporting you as we move forward together. If you have specific concerns about your personal circumstances that you would like to discuss, please reach out to your manager.
Thank you for your professionalism and continued dedication.