Government Operations committee  Thank you for the question. Actually, the guidelines provided by the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer are aligned with the provisions in the collective agreements. The guidelines also comply with public health directives. However, each leave request is assessed on a

Government Operations committee  The rapid testing is getting implemented in specific workplaces and is being increased for those workplaces as we move forward and it becomes more available—

Government Operations committee  Thank you for the question. Yes, since it is subject to the Income Tax Act, the issue of taxation is the direct responsibility of the Canada Revenue Agency, and the relationship is between the Agency and the taxpayer.

Government Operations committee  No. In fact, the agreement mentions the issue of taxation, but it specifies that it will be up to the Canada Revenue Agency to make the decision.

Government Operations committee  As I understand it, yes.

Government Operations committee  Thank you for the request for clarification. Yes, the Treasury Board Secretariat has established the agreements on payments and compensation, but taxation is the responsibility of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Government Operations committee  I do not have the breakdown at this point.

Government Operations committee  I will ask the question, look into that and get back to the committee.

Government Operations committee  Of course.

Government Operations committee  Thank you for the question, Mrs. Vignola. The trend you describe unfortunately applies to the entire labour market. The use of code 699 has dropped significantly over the past year. In this context, this is why it makes sense to have discussions with managers and to consider t

Government Operations committee  Thank you for the question. I am not an expert on equipment. When my colleagues appear before the committee, they will be able to give you a more detailed answer. In any case, all these factors will be examined before we consider a major, permanent return to the workplace. In

Government Operations committee  Thank you for the question.

Government Operations committee  Okay, then two francophones will not be speaking to each other in English. A number of measures have been taken. I repeat that the first directive stipulates that the work must be done from home in all cases where it is feasible. If, because of the imperatives of service and

Government Operations committee  Thank you very much for the question. My answer will be in two—

Government Operations committee  It is actually an interesting prospect. Once we are able to plan going back to the workplace, first, there will not be one solution that fits all. Given the number of organizations and the different mandates within the public service, it will be up to each deputy head to consid