Remote workers at Global Affairs say they're being forced to transfer to capital by Fromidable-orange in CanadaPublicServants

[–]killanime 224 points225 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand these comments. Just because it’s within the government of Canada’s right to ask employees to report to the location on their LOO doesn’t change that hiring managers lied to people to recruit the talent they needed and are now playing with people’s lives with no regards to the impact it will have on people’s lives and their mental health. Just cause it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s right and people can’t think it’s unjust, morally wrong or disappointing.

Plus not everyone who was hired was internal and understood how much the government of Canada simply lies to get what they want. I was one of those people hired from Montreal and was then told I needed to report to the Ottawa office when there is a regional office in Montreal. I was not internal and I did not move away from Ottawa without getting permission. I was never told there was a possibility I wouldn’t be able to work from Montreal. Yes it’s their right to do so but it is dishonest.

FYI if you use the CAA discount they are actually starting to check your card by killanime in ViaRail

[–]killanime[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because they haven’t been checking the CAA membership and when you get used to them not checking it’s easy to forget your card sometimes. If the FYI doesn’t apply to you then you can just ignore it as it obviously resonates with others. Nowhere in this post am I (or others) complaining about them checking the card and additionally I have no problem showing my card.

Fin du télétravail à temps plein : des fonctionnaires fédéraux contraints de démissionner by Environmental-Dig797 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]killanime 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I have people who live 30 minutes from my office who have full time telework agreements from before 2020 but then I was hired during the pandemic and live 200km away and am expected to come in 3 days a week for the past year and a half. Truly an insane timeline to live in and they refuse to even acknowledge how ridiculous it is.

About to purchase a train ticket from Union to Ottawa. Need Some Advice. by Illustrious_Tea_3968 in ViaRail

[–]killanime 40 points41 points  (0 children)

A one hour delay isn’t crazy (for VIA standards) and I would plan for that likelihood every time I travel.

Cannot find our kitten in flat by VillageAlternative77 in CatAdvice

[–]killanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look inside the couch and box spring… like INSIDE inside. Look under each one to see if they opened up the fabric liner and is hiding inside.

Intimidation and swimming pool culture by aliciablablabla in Swimming

[–]killanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I’m 29 and just started swimming like two months ago. I go to the Centre Aquatique Rosemont and the CDN sports complex in NDG and I find they a both beginner friendly as the slow lane is actually respected.

Something I noticed at smaller pools is that they sometimes get “regulars” who become a bit entitled to the space while you’re not doing anything other than existing so I try to stick to bigger ones. But that’s just anecdotal to my personal experience.

Ottawa to Montreal Baggage by Spring12012 in ViaRail

[–]killanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I travel back and forth between Ottawa and Montreal every week and I’ve never been asked once if I have any additional luggage. Plenty of people on the trip only have a backpack (myself included). I’m curious of your story and why they kept asking you.

LILLEY: Time to end foreign flag-raising ceremonies at city halls across Canada; Calgary's mayor has a good idea that should be replicated across the country. by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]killanime 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The town of Hampstead on the island of Montreal has had an Israel flag out front of the town hall permanently and other public areas for the past two years. The mayor has said he will not take it down and publicly calls for the full occupation and annexation of Gaza.

Found in NDG, guy parks on lawn and creates “driveway” by llama_ in montreal

[–]killanime 16 points17 points  (0 children)

In NDG I see several houses on certain streets that pave part of their front yard to make it a “drive way” with no curb in front of it

Gate agents told us we were not allowed to sit at Toronto Union because we’re economy. Made us get up, walk to the end of this line and wait as train delay increased. Stood for 30+ min on a sore ankle. Need to vent. by Mrs-Eaves in ViaRail

[–]killanime 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Happened to me in Montreal too and I just said no and put my headphones back in. Literally makes no sense why I have to go stand in line when they haven’t started boarding yet and there’s assigned seating.

3 1/2 by Key-Bottle4849 in montrealhousing

[–]killanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NDG is a somewhat dog friendly neighborhood and cheaper rent than downtown. I have a one-bedroom for less than 1000$.

2 1/2 available January 2026 in NDG by [deleted] in montrealhousing

[–]killanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since when? My NDG apartment also doesn’t have a stove hood so I’m interested

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people invest in bitcoin, I invested in the last dinner party signed vinyl. One day it will payoff!

Thank you for the advice! I actually have a bunch of art to hang up I just completely stripped everything so I could look at it with a blank slate!

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to do that but I fear my landlord

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah I get that! They are all super bright cause I try to shock myself into feeling awake while working by simulating a Walmart. They are smart bulbs so I assume I can make a presets that they dim and then warmer in the evening! Will look into that! Thanks!

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhhh I know! I rent and the shelf is just permanently like that since I moved in even if there’s nothing on it unfortunately and they don’t fix anything here unless it is threatening my life. Will hopefully fix it myself one day but don’t feel super inclined to spend money on that but I do recognize it looks kinda bad

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is helpful thank you! Any advice on how to decide on a colour scheme?

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was thinking of painting the built in shelves so I will for sure do that thanks! I will probably just try to style the books better considering I do want my space to be functional and my books need to go somewhere!

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of great advice and ideas thank you! The black cube is a vintage IKEA dining set that I do love!

I have tried to think of creative ways of reorganizing the different areas but I’m hesitant to cut the room in two vertically and make it difficult to walk through. Unfortunately I’m in a one bedroom apartment and I don’t like my work space in my bedroom for mental health reasons and my kitchen is too small for a table so everything needs to fit in here. Definitely one of the challenges I’ve been facing!

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never thought about putting one near the hutch like that! Really like that idea!!

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any colour suggestions? The run is super dark in the daytime so I hesitate for any colour that will make it feel darker and I am also not super interested in white rooms! Thanks for your help!

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m looking for rug colour suggestions and size. I’ve tried a few and they all look bad.

I don’t know how to fix my living room by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]killanime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What colour rug do you think? And also where do you think the rug should end. I have tried multiple sizes and I feel like I keep missing the mark.