I think the underuse of office space was noted prior to the pandemic, before the public service grew. Obviously, the number of public servants using these buildings will always fluctuate. However, to determine to what extent the buildings are being used at present, a critical piece is missing.
In my opinion, understanding that critical piece would help ensure progress. The goal is to reduce office space by 50% by 2034. However, if nothing changes now, that goal will not be reached. That's why Public Services and Procurement Canada, or PSPC, really needs to change its approach.