There are many factors to the ongoing problems with staffing issues beyond the health crisis; a huge generation of workers is in the process of retiring and we don't have enough workers in the workforce to make up for that.

Because HR is an operational function and is not within the purview of City Council, I would not be able to make decisions about this as a councilor. From a policy or strategic perspective, I could see how it would benefit our community to recruit newcomers to either the country or the province and I would encourage Venture Kamloops, Tourism Kamloops and other promoters of our vibrant city to work on strategies to attract and retain employees.