Treasury Board Minister Silent on Details of Plan to Shrink Federal Public Service

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali participates in a family photo following a cabinet swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 13, 2025. The Canadian Press/Spencer ColbyTreasury Board President Shafqat Ali says the federal government hasn’t worked out details of planned public service cuts and efforts to boost the amount of time public servants spend in the office.Ali said in a recent interview with The Canadian Press the government is still finalizing the workforce adjustment and return-to-office plans.