By Gazette Staff
August 19th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Premier Ford thinks City Hall staff should be at their desks every day.
Premier Doug Ford received one of his biggest rounds of applause when he touted his government’s recent decision to mandate a full return to the office for Ontario’s public service starting in January next year.
Will newly minted CAO Curt Benson change the current policy that has a significant number of full-time staff working virtually?
Some work is best done remotely some requires full time presence at city hall. The pendulum swung too far one way and now Ford is mandating a swing in the other direction. The answer lies in a case by case analysis of what best serves our citizens. On a related matter it may be time for council to review the practice of 9 to 5 council meetings.
Editor’s note: Good luck on getting Council to hold meetings when citizens can take part.
perhaps, but still a great, I am fed up, “Food For Feedback” topic.