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Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Brampton mayor Patrick Brown says public servants must return to office full-time
Published Aug 15, 2025 • 1 minute read Mayor Patrick Brown looks on during the Diwali Mela festival at Sesquicentennial Park in Brampton, Ont., Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj / The Canadian Press Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he plans to follow the province's lead and require city employees to return to in-office work full time next year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The provincial government announced Thursday that public servants will be required to be in the office four days a week beginning Oct. 20, and ramp up to five days a week by Jan. 5. Brown said on a Newstalk 1010 radio show this morning that the decision to follow suit in Brampton was made Thursday evening. He said the province's decision was 'long overdue' and that in-office work is better for productivity. Members of Ontario's public service have flooded social media with hundreds of posts sharing their unhappiness with the new mandate. Public service union AMAPCEO is encouraging workers to sign a petition it published on Friday morning asking the provincial government to reconsider the decision. Other Sports World Canada Sunshine Girls Wrestling
CTV News
3 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Public servants in Brampton must return to the office full time in January, mayor says
Mayor Patrick Brown looks on during the Diwali Mela festival at Sesquicentennial Park in Brampton, Ont., Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj The mayor of Brampton says he plans to follow the province's lead and force public servants in his municipality to return to the office full-time in 2026. Speaking to Newstalk 1010 on Friday, Mayor Patrick Brown said the city's public servants who are not currently working in the office five days a week will be required to do so starting in January. 'This is a legacy of an accommodation which was brought in during COVID and as much as there are some benefits, you don't get the same level of productivity,' he said. 'The challenge was no one wanted to be the first mover on bringing this policy back out of fear that you may lose staff.' The decision comes one day after the provincial government announced that all members of the Ontario Public Service will be back in office full-time come January. Workers had previously been mandated to work from the office for a minimum of three days per week. Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that about half of all public servants are already working in-office full time. Employees with hybrid work arrangements will need to increase their in-person attendance to four days a week starting on Oct. 20, before remote work comes to an end in January, the province said. Brown called the decision 'long overdue.' 'The fact that the province is doing this is great. It will set the tone. I think it is going to have a cascading with other public servants,' he said. With files from CTV News Toronto's Phil Tsekouras
India Today
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Haryana plans Disneyland-style amusement park near Gurugram to boost tourism
The Haryana government has announced big plans to boost tourism, including setting up a Disneyland-inspired amusement park near Gurugram. Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini shared the proposal during a recent meeting with Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New proposed theme park will cover around 500 acres near Panchgaon Chowk in Manesar, taking advantage of the area's strong road and rail links, including the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway and the upcoming Haryana Orbital Rail say the project aims to attract tourists from Delhi, NCR and beyond. Calling it a 'game-changer,' CM Saini said the amusement park would bring in large private investment, create thousands of jobs, and make Haryana an important stop on India's tourism map. According to the government, early planning work and land identification have already part of its tourism plans, the Haryana government also plans to expand the popular Surajkund International Crafts Mela. Two new events, a Diwali Mela and a Book Fair, will be added, offering more opportunities for local artisans, performers, and state also wants to make the annual International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra even larger. To do this, CM Saini has requested extra financial support from the central government to help share Lord Krishna's message of Karmayoga with global combining modern entertainment projects with cultural festivals, Haryana hopes to attract both Indian and international tourists. Officials believe this mix of fun, culture and spirituality will help Haryana stand out among other tourist destinations in India.- Ends advertisement
