Federal Watchdogs to Release Audits May 4, 2026

OTTAWA - Two federal watchdogs are scheduled to release a series of audits on May 4, 2026, examining key areas including workplace accessibility for public servants with disabilities, funding arrangements for First Nations communities, government resilience to climate change and preparations to combat avian flu.

Auditor General Karen Hogan will present findings from her office's review of Indigenous Services Canada's implementation of the New Fiscal Relationship with First Nations. The initiative, introduced during the tenure of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, aimed to reshape Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples through revised funding and partnership models.

Hogan's reports will also assess whether multiple federal organizations have established accessible workplaces for employees with disabilities, focusing on compliance with accessibility standards across the public service.

In parallel releases, Jerry DeMarco, the commissioner of the environment and sustainable development, will disclose audits on federal departments' efforts to protect government assets from climate change impacts. A separate report will evaluate measures by Environment and Climate Change...