Only 7 Major Federal Agencies Able to Accommodate 4-Day In-Office Mandate

What’s Happening?

As of July 6, 2026, only 7 of the 20 largest federal organizations in Canada have reportedly confirmed that they can sustain 4 days of in-office work for eligible staff.

The following departments told the Ottawa Citizen that they can accommodate the “RTO-4” policy:

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Canada Border Services Agency
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada
• Indigenous Services Canada
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
• Shared Services Canada
• Veterans Affairs Canada

Most of the other federal agencies currently lack the appropriate amount of office space — keeping a portion of their staff on a more hybrid work model.

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