批评者说,加拿大办事处返回任务每年可能使纳税人付出高达10亿美元的代价。 Canadian office return mandate could cost taxpayers up to $1 billion annually, critics say.

加拿大政府要求大多数公务员返回办公室的任务每年可能给纳税人造成高达10亿美元的代价。 The Canadian government's mandate requiring most public servants to return to the office could cost taxpayers up to $1 billion annually. 批评者认为,这是没有必要的,因为在大流行病期间成功地过渡到远距离工作,节省了办公空间和公用事业费用。 Critics argue it's unnecessary given the successful transition to remote work during the pandemic, which saved on office space and utility costs. 尽管雇员有偏好和潜在的财政负担,但这项措施被视为促进个人办公室文化的一项政治举措。 The measure is seen as a political move to boost in-person office culture, despite employee preferences and the potential financial burden.