Unions, experts call into question feds’ move to divest 50 per cent of property holdings while also calling for back-to-workplace policies

Stephanie Ross, an associate professor of labour studies, called the strategy 'obviously contradictory' in that less office space 'means poorer and less effective working conditions for people when they come to work.'
Public Services and Procurement Canada has tapped more than 100 Crown-owned properties across the country for disposal, and is 'working diligently to increase the supply of properties to be leveraged for housing outcomes and other community needs.'

The government is looking to divest half of its property holdings at the same time as it tries to accommodate workers who have already been dealing with space issues over the last couple of years during the pandemic, according to public service unions. 

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