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Should Politicians Encourage a Return to the Office?
In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss return-to-office plans and the role of politicians in helping local business districts survive. It explores the controversy surrounding the mayor of Toronto's push to get workers back to the office and the potential negative impacts on workers, the environment, and affordability. The idea of converting unused office space into apartments is also discussed as a potential solution. More reading:Olivia Chow wants to bring Toronto’s downtown back to life — and she’s meeting bank CEOs about…
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