Release of the Public Service Commission of Canada’s Annual Report 2022 to 2023
News release
December 15, 2023 – Gatineau, Québec
Today the Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) released its Annual Report 2022 to 2023, which provides an overview of the health and integrity of hiring and non-partisanship in the federal public service.
This year’s report reflects progress in building a more inclusive and diverse public service, including the efforts of departments and agencies to implement the most recent amendments to the Public Service Employment Act. These legislative changes represent an important shift in making federal hiring inclusive by design.
The report highlights the continued efforts of federal departments and agencies to modernize and transform the hiring system to recruit talented people and adapt to an evolving staffing environment. A starting point for the PSC was a shift to second language testing on a more accessible online platform, which should lead to more efficient hiring and fewer barriers, while ensuring merit is protected.
The annual report also includes the results of oversight activities that help the PSC protect merit and non-partisanship.
Quotes
“As we move to more inclusive hiring practices, creating and deploying the right tools and focussing on innovation will enable a major shift in how we assess and hire.”
“We will continue to improve, innovate and work closely with departments and agencies to achieve our shared vision of a modern, diverse, inclusive and high-performing public service.”
Interim President Stan Lee, and Commissioners Fiona Spencer and Hélène Laurendeau
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Quick facts
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During the 2022 to 2023 fiscal year:
- the public service population (indeterminate, term, casual and student) under the Public Service Employment Act increased by 6.5% (16 642 employees), to 274 219 employees
- there were 71 200 hires from outside the federal public service, an increase of 9.9%
- student hires for all 4 designated employment equity groups increased, including a 36% increase in students who self-declared they had a disability
- 110 veterans with priority entitlements were appointed, reflecting a 28% decrease from the previous year
- similar to last year, 30% of public servants changed roles through a promotion, an acting appointment, or a lateral movement
- the share of applicants who were permanent residents (14.1%) increased by 3.1 percentage points
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Public Service Commission of Canada
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