A backlog of 233,000 Phoenix cases await processing at the payroll centre, according to the government's latest numbers. Morrison followed his doctor's advice and quit the public service in 2023, after he experienced severe mental health issues stemming from his pay problems. According to the notes from his grievance file, that should have bumped his annual salary from around $58,509 to $74,019, but Phoenix pay errors never allowed him to see that raise. "And that has been the tragedy of trying to recruit the younger generation in the federal public service." LeVasseur said as older workers retire, it's crucial for the public service to understand the younger workforce and what they value.

Source: CBC News February 25, 2026 21:29 UTC