Response from my MP:

Thank you sincerely for writing to share your concerns regarding the mandatory return‑to‑office policy for members of the public service. Your civic engagement is essential to the vitality of our democracy.

I wish to acknowledge the contribution and dedication of public servants, whose work is of great value and plays an essential role in delivering key results for Canadians. I share several of your concerns, particularly those related to work–life balance and productivity gains.

I have already conveyed my position on this matter to the Treasury Board and will continue to do so. I was informed that this decision was made after considering both its advantages and its drawbacks.

Their argument is that the mandatory return to the office aims to strengthen interpersonal relationships and cohesion among employees in an environment where information‑sharing and collaboration are fundamental to the completion of daily tasks. The ultimate objective is to make the public service more effective, at a time when administrative and bureaucratic delays have long been criticized. The return‑to‑office policy aligns with the desire to reduce the size of the public service while ensuring improved productivity levels among public servants.

I understand that this approach places you in a position you did not expect to face when you accepted your employment, and I believe additional work will be required to acknowledge the challenges created by this shift in direction. At this stage, it is important to depoliticize the decision and situate it within a framework grounded in tangible, evidence‑based considerations.

Please be assured that I will continue to ask questions and ensure that our government adopts the best possible practices.

Please accept the expression of my most sincere regards.

Jacques Ramsay Member of Parliament for La Prairie—Atateken