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Bedbugs have invaded another federal government building in downtown Ottawa.

Employees at Fisheries and Oceans Canada were notified Wednesday that an insect, found on the 13th floor of 200 Kent Street, has been positively identified as a bedbug by pest management experts at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

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“We are working with PSPC pest management experts who will be performing a canine inspection before determining the extent of the issue,” employees were told in an email shared with this newspaper.

“Depending on the advice of the pest management experts from PSPC, a full treatment of the affected area may be required. Elements of the treatment could include vacuuming, steaming and other measures.Whenever possible, treatments are done after hours to minimize the impact on employees.“

Federal employees in the building were told that they’d be expected to report to work as usual while the extent of the problem was determined.