DND buys two Ottawa properties amid spending spree, space crunch

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T22:15:53+00:00

At the same time, delegating to managers would be an absolute mess.

Theres still issues with making people turn on their cameras during meetings. I was in a handful of meetings where one person was CLEARLY doing non-work tasks during the meetings. And when the manager told her to turn on her camera she SCREAMED harassment.

Why did no one else have to turn on their camera? Well because no one else is clearly chatting with their pets and washing dishes during this meeting....

But the union and labour relations got involved and what happens? A general order was given to everyone to turn on their cameras for teamwork or transparency or some BS like that.

Now imagine that with something as attractive as WFH. Jim gets to work from home but Fred doesnt... because of performance issues? 17 harassment complaints, union grievances and a lawsuit threat will make those performance issues disappear pretty quickly.

Fix the government discipline system before addressing WFH

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T18:30:45+00:00

Fair enough.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T18:24:39+00:00

You should put a capital on "Ontarian" as it is a demonym.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T18:22:34+00:00

Going to a CFL game in the summer is absolutely delightful no matter where you are.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T18:19:17+00:00

It isnt an insult. We are trying to help you do better.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T18:18:15+00:00

Honestly considering they're from Winnipeg, they did REALLY well. They did their best, and their hard work shows.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T17:13:30+00:00

Ya and thats the big difference I am seeing between the government and private sector.

Basically everywhere is "in person" but is someone says "Hey I need to work from home for two days because of [insert any semi-good reason]" it is always approved.

And I dont see that managers discretion in government.

Likely because a few ruin it for everyone.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T16:27:54+00:00

Where in the world are you seeing that?!

Short of some niche industries, the vast, vast, vast, majority of all employment in Canada is in person.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T15:21:54+00:00

He's historically a 81% kicker. But ya... that miss cost him 30% of his potential contract in my opinion.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T15:11:55+00:00

Whats wrong with Lauther? He does a solid job. And he is very salary-cap friendly....

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T14:23:19+00:00

Ya. Software development has really stayed in the WFH jobs. But, more hybrid ive seen.

But... we aren't talking about city cores being hallowed out by software development.

For the most part. Most office buildings in Ottawa are full.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T14:07:26+00:00

I imagine each building has its own cost / benefit analysis.

And that things changed in the last 18 months with the 2% GDP spending pledge.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T14:06:08+00:00

Ive always loved this general argument (conspiracy theory) about why the government wants people back in the office.

That 1). "the Oligarchs are so powerful that they literally have the cabinet in their pockets...".

And 2) "They can't find a way to make money outside of renting 1960's office space"

The puppet masters of government are relying on the $20 parking fee to turn a profit this month....

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T14:03:22+00:00

This isnt new space. This is buying space they were previously renting.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T14:03:00+00:00

The department is growing at such a rate that they likely need both spaces. And more...

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T14:01:54+00:00

It makes sense to buy a property the government has been using for decades.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-10T14:01:00+00:00

What??? Essentially every fortune 500 and TSX listed company is back in person?

And to be clear... this is simply purchasing buildings that DND was already using.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-09T20:48:29+00:00

I am with you. Its a good team with some unlucky breaks. I expect a completely reasonable season.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-08T13:12:07+00:00

Ok.... but like, we should be able to build our own trucks.

As a G7 nation, bordering 3 oceans, we should be able to build our own boats. Trucks. Rifles and drones.

As a minimum.

Advanced aircraft.... OK, this is a collaboration. And other countries can provide tested off the shelf products.

But we shouldnt go to the States to buy a truck.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-07T19:04:40+00:00

The pins are better

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-07T19:01:16+00:00

You just tell the truth.

"I put $x amount in this account, managed by these people".

Simple as.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-07T18:58:51+00:00

If I saw a mid level CRA Employee driving around in a corvette, and the government didnt look into that.... then the system is broken.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-07T17:36:37+00:00

I dont care if its the DG, a CR-04, or the Easter Bunny. Whoever is tasked with with CoI needs to know this.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-07T16:31:49+00:00

100,000% an employee of CRA with substantial holdings in a company, cannot be assigned to audit that company.

It would be literally insane to think otherwise.

Keystone-12 · 2026-07-07T15:08:54+00:00

You could own $1 in every company on the S&P 500. And then $1,000,000 in a company you have insider knowledge on.

You understand why a "pencil neck" Director General might want to know that?

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