# No Data, Just Policy: Office Mandate Under Fire | Ottawa News

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Podcast: [Ottawa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255)
Published: 2026-07-09T22:14:01+00:00
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## Resource

The government’s push to have public servants return to the office four days a week is sparking debate—without solid data to back it up. Launched in December 2025, the policy claims to boost collaboration, but lacks cost-benefit analysis or hard evidence on productivity or savings. Critics call it a “philosophical choice,” questioning whether the move prioritizes optics over efficiency. Meanwhile, the lack of rigorous scrutiny applied to this policy—despite public servants’ usual high standards for evidence-based decision-making—has fueled skepticism and raised eyebrows about the real motives behind the mandate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3fea252989ff2cd1

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