GCcoworking Initiative: Flexible workplaces for the public service

Over the past several years, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has piloted GCcoworking sites across Canada. The goal was to test shared workplace solutions that support hybrid work and unassigned seating.

The pilot successfully demonstrated the value of shared workplace solutions, and as workplace needs evolve to support increased on-site presence, the sites will transition to federal organizations.

Effective September 30, 2026, GCcoworking sites will be assigned to federal organizations. This will help meet workplace capacity needs and support the increased on-site presence directive.

Current GCcoworking sites will remain open as usual until September 30, 2026. Users can continue to access and book workspaces using current processes.

Pilot project information

GCcoworking was a multi-year pilot project providing activity-based workplaces in key locations of the National Capital Region (NCR) and in some regions across the country.

GCcoworking was open to employees from participating Government of Canada (GC) organizations. Interest in the project grew over the years. More than 15,000 public servants from over 50 federal departments and agents registering to GCcoworking.

Locations

GCcoworking sites were located outside of urban areas. Each location:

• was IT-enabled
• offered modern, open and bright spaces
• included individual workstations and collaborative spaces
• meet security, workplace health and safety, and accessibility standards

Locations

Workpoints were available in 13 GCcoworking locations: