1. The federal public service is playing a critical role in the ongoing trade war. Whether it’s designing and implementing crucial support programs or creating the roadmap for a stronger domestic economy, public service professionals are there for Canadians. In the United States, the Republican government and DOGE are aggressively and recklessly cutting federal departments. Here at home, the Liberal and Conservative leaders have both promised cuts to the federal government in recent weeks. In the interest of finding rational solutions during a period of economic turmoil, will you commit to undertaking evidence-based program reviews in consultation with unions that do not include mass layoffs?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party of Canada will commit to undertaking evidence-based program reviews in consultation with unions, without mass layoffs. We believe public service professionals are essential to Canada’s economic recovery and resilience. While other parties are promising reckless cuts, the Green Party supports a rational, people-first approach. Our economic plans are built on fairness and long-term stability—not austerity. That means strengthening the role of public servants, not shrinking it. If reviews are needed, we will ensure they are transparent, data-driven, and conducted in full partnership with public sector unions. We respect collective bargaining and workers’ rights. Instead of cuts, we will close tax loopholes, ensure billionaires and corporations pay their fair share and invest in a modern, efficient public service that serves Canadians.
The Bloc Québecois
Le Bloc Québécois estime qu’il y a une pénurie de personnel à plu sieurs endroits, comme à l’ASFC, la GRC ou encore dans les Forces armées ca nadiennes. Bien que nous sommes conscients que la taille de la fonction pu blique a grimpé de 40% sous les Libéraux, nous n’allons pas appuyer des licen ciements massifs irréfléchis comme le fait l’administration Trump. Nous souhaitons avons tout éliminer l’usage abusif de consultants externes qui n’apportent rien, mais coûtent une fortune.
2. Will your government retract the rigid 3-day in-office mandate for federal employees and implement fair and flexible remote work arrangements that reflect the realities of different jobs within the federal government?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green party would retract the rigid three-day in-office mandate and replace it with flexible, fair remote work policies based on evidence and consultation. We recognize that a one-size-fits-all rule does not reflect the diversity of federal jobs or respect workers’ expertise. Public servants deserve autonomy and input into how they work. We would work with unions to develop arrangements that reflect job needs, improve work-life balance, reduce commuting emissions, and support productivity. Modern public service must be adaptive, inclusive, and people-focused—not driven by outdated mandates.
The Bloc Québécois
Nous croyons que l’approche mur-à-mur du gouvernement fédéral est contreproductive. À titre d’exemple, certains fonctionnaires se font dire de re tourner au bureau, mais n’importe où au Canada, ce qui fait en sorte que les équipes ne sont même pas physiquement réunies. Dans un tel contexte, la perti nence d’imposer le retour au bureau obligatoire est douteuse. Nous sommes d’avis qu’un réflexion conjointe avec les syndicats et les gestionnaires est de mise pour permettre la flexibilité et l’efficacité.
3. Despite not getting paid properly for almost a decade, PIPSC members come to work each and every day, giving their best to Canadians. Will your government revisit the Memorandum of Agreement for Phoenix-related damages, and extend the deadline eligibility period, so all employees who have suffered damages as a result of pay errors are eligible for fair compensation?
The Green Party
Yes. The Greens would revisit the Memorandum of Agreement for Phoenix-related damages and consider extending the eligibility period. We believe no worker should be denied fair compensation due to arbitrary deadlines—especially after nearly a decade of pay chaos. The Phoenix disaster is an ongoing injustice, and we will prioritize resolving it. We support a full review to ensure all affected employees—past and present—are treated fairly and compensated properly. This includes working closely with public sector unions to assess outstanding claims and close gaps in eligibility. Trust and fairness must be restored in federal payroll systems.
The Bloc Québécois
Oui. Nous estimons que la mauvaise gestion du dossier Phénix par le gouvernement cause un préjudice énorme aux fonctionnaires. Le gouvernement doit indemniser les employés lésés.
4. Canadians cannot afford any more failed outsourcing projects like the Phoenix pay system and the Arrivecan App. Will your government simplify internal staffing rules, invest in training permanent staff and eliminate the procurement policies that make it easier to outsource, even when in-house options are less expensive?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party opposes the overuse of outsourcing because it undermines public service capacity and wastes public funds. We believe the expertise to deliver quality services already exists within the public service—it’s time to trust and invest in it. Instead of defaulting to private contracts, we will reform staffing practices to empower departments to hire, train, and retain talent. We will shift federal culture away from outsourcing and toward rebuilding internal teams with long-term vision and accountability. We see outsourcing not as a necessity, but as a failure of planning. The solution is a strong, confident public service.
The Bloc Québécois
Oui. ArriveCAN est un autre exemple frappant de l’inefficacité de la politique d’approvisionnement du gouvernement, alors qu’une entreprise de seulement deux personnes se retrouvait à gérer un projet de plusieurs millions de dollars tout en tirant le maximum de profits de ce contrat. Par ailleurs, il est scandaleux que l’ancien président de IBM Canada qui a vendu Phénix au gouvernement soit le candidat libéral dans Lasalle-Émard-Verdun.
5. Will your government stop outsourcing critical IT and operational functions to American firms?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party will stop outsourcing critical IT and operations to American firms. These contracts create security risks, cost overruns, and reduce Canada’s digital sovereignty. We believe public sector IT functions should be managed by Canadian public servants—not foreign companies. We’ll reinvest in our federal workforce, grow domestic capacity, and adopt procurement standards that favour Canadian-controlled solutions. This isn’t just about cost—it’s about accountability, resilience, and trust. Public services should be built and maintained by the people who serve Canada.
The Bloc Québécois
Oui, 100%. Nous nous opposons à l’usage de firmes comme McKinsey qui n’apportent rien à la fonction publique, mais coûtent une fortune pour les finances publiques.
6. A fair and transparent global tax system requires large transnational corporations to disclose financial information for each country they conduct business in. Will your government implement this country-by-country reporting?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party strongly supports corporate transparency. We will work with international partners to implement a global minimum corporate tax and dismantle tax havens. We will also end tax treaties that enable profit shifting. These steps pave the way for country-by-country reporting of corporate profits, taxes, and operations. Canadians deserve to know where multinationals make their profits and if they pay their fair share in each country.
The Bloc Québébois
Oui. Le Bloc Québécois s’oppose à l’usage de paradis fiscaux par des entreprises canadiennes depuis plusieurs années. Même leur utilisation légale est immorale, à plus forte raison si vous êtes le premier ministre d’un pays. Nous allons maintenir la pression sur le gouvernement pour qu’il conserve l’impôt minimal mondial, malgré la pression des États-Unis de Donald Trump pour l’éliminer.
7. Will your government equip the CRA with the necessary legal resources, funding, and tax data to ensure tax compliance by wealthy individuals and corporations?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party will fully equip the Canada Revenue Agency to pursue wealthy tax dodgers and corporate tax evasion. We will stop targeting low-income Canadians and instead focus audits on offshore tax shelters and hidden wealth. Our plan includes closing stock option loopholes, taxing foreign profits, and increasing the corporate tax rate to 21% for large firms. We will also introduce a progressive wealth tax on fortunes over a certain threshold and create a permanent Windfall Tax on corporate excess profits. To support enforcement, we’ll fund more investigators and strengthen compliance tools. This is about fairness—making sure billionaires and big corporations follow the rules like everyone else.
Le Bloc Québécois
Oui. La lutte aux paradis fiscaux fait partie de nos priorités.
8. Will your government allow federal scientists to speak publicly about the scientific work they do on behalf of Canadians?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party will ensure federal scientists have the freedom to speak openly about their work. We will ensure the ethical and honest conduct of scientific research and its application across all departments. Public science should be just that—public. We will also create a central portal so Canadians can access government-funded research and the evidence used to shape policy. This will make science more transparent and help rebuild trust between the public and federal research institutions.
Le Bloc Québébois
Nous sommes en faveur de plus de transparence.
9. Will your government maintain the office of the chief science advisor and the Governance Committee for Implementation of Government-Wide Scientific Integrity?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party will maintain and strengthen both the Office of the Chief Science Advisor and the Governance Committee for Scientific Integrity. We will task the Chief Science Advisor with developing new tools to monitor the strength and capacity of federal science. Scientific integrity is essential to good governance, and we will make sure the rules protecting it are not only in place, but fully enforced. Evidence-based decision making starts with supporting scientists and protecting their independence.
The Bloc Québécois
Oui.
10. The federal government spends less on intramural science, technology, research and development than it did in 2010. Will your government commit to making meaningful investments in science within the walls of federal departments?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party will increase investment in federal science. We recognize that underfunding and political interference have weakened research inside government. We will invest in R&D at Environment and Climate Change Canada, restore funding for atmospheric and climate science, and review internal science budgets across departments. We will also fully implement the recommendations of the Fundamental Science Review and increase support for Canada’s research councils. Public science serves the public good. We will give it the funding and freedom it needs.
The Bloc Québécois
Oui.
11. Will your government consult with unions before implementing AI systems in federal workplaces and will you commit to being totally transparent about how and where the technology is being used?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party is committed to fully consulting unions before implementing AI systems in federal workplaces. Workers deserve a voice when new technologies could impact their jobs or privacy. We will create a Federal AI and Workplace Privacy Roundtable that includes worker and union representation. We’ll also expand Labour Code protections to ensure full transparency about how and where AI is used.
The Bloc Québécois
Oui.
12. Will you appoint an independent AI regulator to provide the Canadian public and federal employees a formal appeal process to question how AI is being used?
The Green Party
We support creating strong accountability for AI use. While our platform does not name an independent AI regulator yet, we will ensure a formal process exists for workers and the public to question or appeal AI decisions. Through the AI and Workplace Privacy Roundtable and stronger protections in labour law, we will make sure no one is left without a path to challenge unfair or harmful algorithmic decisions.
The Bloc Québécois
Le Bloc Québécois ne formera pas le gouvernement, mais nous serions prêts à analyser une telle mesure.
13. Will you guarantee that AI surveillance will not be used to violate the privacy of government employees?
The Green Party
Absolutely. The Green Party will guarantee that AI will not be used to violate employee privacy. We will expand Labour Code protections to ban invasive surveillance and algorithmic exploitation in federal workplaces. AI must never be used as a tool to monitor, control, or punish workers unfairly. Employees deserve dignity and privacy, especially in an era of rapid digital change. All AI systems must meet strict standards for transparency, ethics, and human rights
The Bloc Québécois
Oui.
14. Will you commit to implementing a human-centric AI policy focused on training and augmenting human capabilities rather than one that aims to replace workers?
The Green Party
Yes. The Greens will commit to a human-first approach to AI.Technology should serve the common good—not erase people from the workforce. Our goal is not to replace workers with machines, but to support and empower people. We will create pathways for workers to gain new skills. Our corporate automation tax will ensure companies benefiting from automation help pay for worker retraining.
The Bloc Québébois
Oui.
15. Canada’s Action Plan on Combating Hate (2024) found that hate toward ethnic, religious, disabled, sexuality and gender minorities is on the rise. Will your government implement equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility strategies to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and government programs in response to this growing trend?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party will implement strong EDIA strategies to counter the rising hate toward ethnic, religious, disabled, sexual, and gender minorities. Every person must have equal access to employment and government programs. We will enforce the Employment Equity Act, expand disability employment supports, and ensure universal design is the standard in all public infrastructure. We’ll invest in accessible transit, digital services, and home care. We also commit to protecting vulnerable communities, strengthening anti-hate laws, and holding social media platforms accountable for spreading hate.
The Bloc Québécois
Nous estimons que les politiques gouvernementales mettent trop souvent l’emphase sur ce qui nous sépare plutôt que sur ce qui nous unit. Nous nous opposons, par exemple, aux politiques qui s’ingèrent dans la vie sexuelle des gens en leur demandant leur orientation sexuelle. Le Bloc Québécois vise une plus grande participation des minorités aux institutions publiques, mais propose d’abolir les critères d’équité, diversité et inclusion dans l’appareil fédéral puisqu’ils créent de l’exclusion et sont inadaptés aux réalités du Québec et des régions. Comme ces critères visent souvent l’auto-déclaration, ils sont facilement contournables et donc inefficaces.
16. Will your government implement the Privy Council Office’s Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion as it pertains to the public service?
The Green Party
Yes. While we don’t name the Call to Action specifically, the Green Party supports its full implementation in spirit and substance. We will fight systemic racism in the federal public service and across all institutions. That includes ensuring fair hiring, addressing workplace discrimination, and empowering equity-deserving groups at every level. We support reconciliation, full Indigenous participation in public life, and investing in diverse leadership. Public service must reflect the people it serves—with fairness, dignity, and inclusion at the core.
The Bloc Québécois
Le Bloc Québécois vise une plus grande participation des minorités aux institutions publiques, mais proposera d’abolir les critères d’équité, diversité et inclusion dans l’appareil fédéral puisqu’ils créent de l’exclusion et sont inadaptés aux réalités du Québec et des régions.
17. Defined-benefit pensions are an integral part of public service compensation. They are affordable, reliable, sustainable and act as a powerful tool to attract and retain skilled workers. This is especially true for professionals who take a significant pay cut to work in the public sector. Will your government commit to preserving the current terms of the Public Service Pension Plan?
The Green Party
Yes. The Green Party fully supports preserving the Public Service Pension Plan as a defined-benefit plan. These pensions are essential to attracting and retaining skilled professionals in the public service—especially those who accept lower salaries to serve the public good. We oppose any efforts to convert these plans into riskier alternatives.
The Green party will protect retirement security by rejecting any plan that would weaken existing pension terms. We will strengthen legal protections for pensions, including giving pension debts top priority in bankruptcy proceedings. Pensioners should never be left behind while creditors get paid first.
The Bloc Québécois
Oui, nous croyons que les fonctionnaires méritent un régime de retraite équitable et prévisible.