Mr. Speaker, the direction on prescribed presence in the workplace applies to all public servants, including deputy heads. In addition to setting a minimum number of days in the office, currently 2-3 days/week or 40-60% of an employee’s schedule, the direction allows for certain exemptions in exceptional cases, for example for medical reasons. Ms. Blewett has been under medical care since March 11, 2024. Her presence at TBS’ office is as follows: February 6 to 29, 13 days; March, 7 days; April, 0 days; May 1 to 2, 0 days.
In the House of Commons on June 19th, 2024. See this statement in context.