Ford Calls on Federal Workers to Return Downtown Part-Time to Rebuild Ottawa's Economy, Announces $543 Million Relief Package
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Doug Ford calls for federal workers in Ottawa to return to offices downtown at least a few days a week to help rebuild the city's economy.
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Ford announces a financial package worth up to $543 million for Ottawa to help the city on several fronts.
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Ford says the federal government is Ottawa's largest employer and needs to get public servants back downtown even if just 3 days a week.
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A task force report from November raised concerns about tens of thousands no longer coming downtown daily hurting businesses.
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The federal Treasury Board defends its hybrid work policy allowing public servants to work remotely 2-3 days per week.