Meaningful conversations begin with shared experiences and informed perspectives.
The impacts of Ontario Public Service return-to-office requirements extend beyond today's workforce. They influence employment access, local economies and the long-term strength of rural communities across Ontario.
If this issue matters to you, there are several ways to get involved.
We are collecting perspectives from residents across rural and northern Ontario to better understand how current workplace attendance requirements are affecting individuals, families and communities.
Examples may include:
Increased commuting costs
Decisions to relocate closer to an office
Choosing not to pursue an Ontario Public Service career because of geography
Changes to family plans or housing decisions
Reduced opportunities to shop locally or participate in community life
Broader impacts on local businesses or communities
Personal perspectives may be shared anonymously unless you request otherwise.
Email us:
ruralemploymentaccess@gmail.com
You can support Rural Employment Access Ontario by:
Following us on Facebook
Sharing our content with your network
Starting conversations in your community
Encouraging others to learn more about the issue
Every conversation helps build understanding about the connection between employment access and rural economic development.
Municipal leaders, Members of Provincial Parliament, economic development organizations and chambers of commerce all play an important role in conversations about the future of rural Ontario.
If this issue is important to you, consider respectfully sharing your perspective with local elected representatives and community organizations.
Local experiences help ensure rural realities remain part of discussions about employment policy and economic development.
We welcome perspectives from:
Mayors and Reeves
Members of municipal council
Economic development professionals
Chambers of commerce
Business organizations
Community leaders
If your organization would like to contribute to the conversation about workforce accessibility and rural economic development, we would be pleased to hear from you. Email us at ruralemploymentaccess@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook.
Follow Rural Employment Access Ontario on Facebook for updates, community perspectives and opportunities to participate in the conversation.
Together, we can help ensure opportunity is determined by qualifications, experience and ability, not postal code.
