Meeting the 75:25 Office Space Target
In April 2006, the Minister of Public Works and Government Services announced an action plan. This plan aims to achieve a 75:25 ratio of office space between Ottawa, Ontario, and Gatineau, Quebec. At that time, the ratio was 77:23. Simply put, this means that in 2013, 75% of occupied office space owned or leased by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), calculated in square metres, would be located in Ottawa, while 25% would be found in Gatineau.
The 75:25 space ratio was achieved in 2013, upon completion of the client migration to the new Gatineau towers located at:
- 22 Eddy Street
- 455 De La Carrière Boulevard
- 30 Victoria Street
As of March 2022, the ratio was 74% in Ontario and 26% in Quebec.
It is important to note that our priority is to manage our real estate portfolio in a cost-effective manner that respects the Canadian taxpayer, and that meets the changing needs of a dynamic public service. We will continue to monitor the 75:25 ratio as changes in programs occur within the departments and agencies that it accommodates. We will report on it after the end of each fiscal year.