Posted 3/29/2024, 4:10:59 PM
Ford Calls for Ottawa Public Servants to Work In-Office 3 Days a Week to Boost Downtown Economy
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on federal government to require public servants to work in the office at least 3 days a week to help revive Ottawa's downtown economy
- Ford announced $543 million provincial funding plan for Ottawa over 10 years, including $20 million for economic recovery downtown
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat says public servants currently work on site 2-3 days a week, maintains flexibility
- Union president Jennifer Carr opposes Ford's request, says it should be addressed through negotiations, not mandated
- Largest public service union has not yet responded to Ford's calls for more in-office work