Treasury Board Minister Says He’s Not Aware of Pests in Federal Office Buildings
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says he’s unaware of the presence of pests in federal office buildings. Responses to a House of Commons order paper question revealed last month that pests have been reported in dozens of federal buildings since 2020, including sightings of mice, rats, bats and bedbugs. Speaking to reporters Thursday, Ali said …
TL;DR
- Pests including mice, rats, bats, and bedbugs have been reported in dozens of federal buildings since 2020.
- Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali claims he was unaware of these pest issues.
- Ali stated he would ask his team to investigate if health and safety are involved.
- Management of federal office buildings falls under Public Services and Procurement Canada.
- Public servants and federal unions have reported the presence of pests for years.