The coronavirus pandemic has forced many municipalities into a balancing act as the ongoing health crisis continues to impact the economy.
In the City of Kawartha Lakes, which relies heavily on seasonal tourism, layoff notices have been handed out to more than 200 part-time, temporary, contract and seasonal staff. “We have an additional 70 seasonal and summer student positions that have been put on hold or suspended pending what we do with our services,” chief administrative officer Ron Taylor told reporters during a media teleconference Tuesday morning.
From the media call with @kawarthalakes this morning: – More than 200 permanent part-time/temp staff laid off– Hiring of summer staff/students put off– Will create a recovery task force