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Public sector employers have a public relations problem that is impacting their recruitment efforts. They’re offering the kind of work today’s talents say they want—jobs with purpose, community impact, and long-term growth—but they are losing out to louder voices with flashier campaigns.

It’s hard to believe how quickly the past few months have flown by. As my co-op term with LAS AMO comes to an end, I have been reflecting on just how valuable and eye-opening this experience has been.

If the first quarter of 2025 is an indicator of the pace of change for the rest of the year, we are in for quite the year. Putting aside the impact to all living creatures and the people impacted, we will bear witness to the impact of those insurable losses in the year to come.

Communities across Ontario are embracing the potential of modern technology to streamline processes and better serve citizens. Still, even the most high-tech municipal government software and community development systems can only do so much on their own.

Municipalities across Ontario are facing growing challenges in managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. According to a report, more than half of participating municipalities reported an increase in FOI request volumes.

Ensuring the safety of municipal workers and the public is a shared responsibility for leaders across Ontario’s municipalities.