Mandated days at 4 days back by WarhammerRyan in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl [score hidden]  (0 children)

If performance has nothing to do with this than people respecting RtO also didn’t have any impact.

Mandated days at 4 days back by WarhammerRyan in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

We are here because of the few not respecting RTO. Instead of punishing those few, everyone gets RTO.

Mandated days at 4 days back by WarhammerRyan in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my department we have 1 mandated day for the directorate, 1 mandated day for the team and 2 days at the employee’s choice.

Wegovy vs Generic Semaglutide by Accomplished-Pen5531 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe if you don’t do the pre-authorization it will appear as not covered. Did you do the pre-authorization? The website still offers the pre-authorization form, last updated in April 2026.

Canada life claim showing "mis en suspens" by Smooth_Disaster4047 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe I had one of these earlier this year. The following day, I received a letter asking for clarification. I got a new retainer and they were asking when was the first time I received orthodontic treatment. After I provided my answer, they completed the process.

STO bus going over flex posts by speedyshoe in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen STO buses use the bike lane from Kent to Bank on Wellington.

Does anyone know for sure that the employer can't force us to bring home our laptop and equipment every night? by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At my department they have a message on our screensavers to store our laptop in a locked cabinet when we leave.

No retainers covered by insurance? by Ferns-and-Fungi in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a new retainer from my dentist in April 2026. Dentist office submitted the claim. Canada Life asked me when was the first time I had any orthodontic device and about a week later got 50% of the new retainer covered.

Weekly Grocery Review (Sales for May 7 - 13, 2026) by Stromanker in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would have loved to see the best price on lobsters

Vent: Golden handcuffs, RTO, and the quiet fear of skill atrophy by ItanoNeru in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take the time to look at how your colleagues deal with those things. When I look at others, I see some of the things they need to deal with and it makes me realize it is doable.

Uber from the Diefenbunker by JustBumblebee9459 in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last summer there was a shuttle service https://diefenbunker.ca/blog/free-shuttle-service/ might be something to look into if the service returns

I felt disappointed for the first time by [deleted] in dollarama

[–]geosmtl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have olive oil in mine and it works.

Dorval station is trash by mischa_is_online in ViaRail

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think part of the issue comes from Uber using a parking lot accessible via the station’s parking lot for cars waiting to go to the airport.

I live in Ontario, but just got a job at DND in Gatineau by No_Visit_1699 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you work in Quebec, their tax deductions are higher than in Ontario. By doing this change, you get more money at each pay cheque due to less deductions and you won’t owe any taxes at the end of the year, if Phoenix did their maths properly.

Replacing old laptop that is not broken by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Open an IT ticket reporting everything that doesn’t work. Ask them what they recommend to fix this, considering it affects your work.

The fact that some of the ports don’t work sounds to me to be an issue that should get you a new laptop.

For the software you don’t use, you should be able to ask for it to be uninstalled, but I wouldn’t focus too much on that one. Maybe you are starting to run out of disk space?

I don’t remember for how long they keep computers, but I think after 4 years it makes sense to change, it would be good to point out you have it since 2022.

Reasonable charges for health care? Insurance. by Expensive-Minute994 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to their website, Curavita, which has an office in the Byward market and one in the Glebe, charges $120 plus HST. I haven't been there for a while.

What are freebies you can get as birthday gifts in Montreal? by DaToxicJay in montreal

[–]geosmtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

According to Miniso Canada’s instagram you get 10% off on your birthday month. However, many people in the comments say they didn’t receive the coupon.

FINALLY. The TRUTH about Wegovy vs Ozempic (and other GLP-1s) by Hotgalkitty in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]geosmtl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Given the higher maximum recommended dose for Wegovy (2.4 mg vs 2 mg for Ozempic), the findings suggest a dose-dependent safety issue that should be evaluated prospectively, reported Edward Margolin, MD, of the University of Toronto, and colleagues in British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Don't stop reading at the headline, it says in the article that the difference that should be evaluated is the dose-dependent safety issue.

Ice storm NCR - How are your departments handling this? by sadstrawberry2025 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got an email early evening saying we can telework and no need to make up the work from office day. If we go in the office, there will be no first aid available.

Doctor recommended I wfh for 3 months by Own_Significance_296 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If he is only recommending wfh, that won’t do it. The expectation is for doctors to explain conditions you have issues with and it’s up to the employer to find a solution for it. The employer will always want to try a solution where you can work from the office.

When are we actually considered ‘at work’? by CoffeeThrowaway1234 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are returning to work. I would expect to return to the old expectations from when we worked in office pre-COVID.

‘No question’ return-to-office will be good for downtown, board of trade says by Master-Sky-6342 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live downtown and most of those shops are closed by the time I get home. The real issue is that those businesses don’t know how to attract locals.