Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy urges review of federal return-to-office mandate

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February 9,2026

RED FM News Desk

An Ottawa-area Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy is calling on the federal government to rethink its new return-to-office policy for public servants. 

Bruce Fanjoy, who represents the Carleton riding says there is no clear evidence that requiring employees to spend more time in the office will improve productivity. He also warns the move could increase pollution and undermine efforts to cut operating costs, improve affordability, and protect the environment. 

Under the new directive, federal public servants must work on-site at least four days a week starting in July, while executives are expected to return full-time in May. 

Fanjoy argues that the policy could also make it more difficult for workers to balance their professional and personal responsibilities.