Thank you, Chair.
Thank you, President Ali and officials, for being with us here today.
I'm going to switch gears slightly, just to touch on the recent decision around return-to-office requirements for public servants.
As I know you know, President Ali, thousands of public servants live in my riding who do incredible and critical work every day serving Canadians. I feel deeply for them in this moment and for their families. I realize this decision is creating uncertainty for employees in an already challenging time.
I've worked in the public service. I started my career right out of school in the public service and spent 13 years doing that work, so I understand the dedication and commitment it takes to serve Canadians in that capacity, whether they're in the office, remote, virtual or hybrid. Going forward, I will continue to work with you, with our government and with my national capital region colleagues to call for meaningful flexibility as this policy is being implemented.
I also know, President Ali, that our government has multiple meetings coming up with union leadership. Seeking their input on implementation to help ensure that employees have the tools and supports they need in their workplace is critically important.
I look forward to working with you, and please know that I'll continue to be advocating for flexibility as this policy is implemented.
Having said that, voluntary measures are being prioritized in the workforce adjustments. How are these being managed primarily through attrition rather than through involuntary departures?