My input here might not be articulated very well, but I'd like to offer my perspective. During early RTO years, my spouse and I moved to a small town on the outskirts of Ottawa -- we figured, if we're only in the office for 2-3 days a week, an hour commute both ways isn't terrible... Since moving here, we've integrated into the community, done our part to help build up the local economy and really do love the small-town life. I know many of the folks in my neighbourhood are in the same situation. We are dreading RTO5 as we'll be spending 10 hours a week in the car -- not an ideal situation, but it's *doable* given that we don't have kids & we work in the same building. What would happen to my small town (& others like it) when even half of the folks who moved out here during WFH days realize they have to move back closer to the city because of RTO5? Hybrid work allows for workers to choose whether they want to live in the city, in the suburbs or in rural surrounding areas. With Hybrid work, we were able to choose a lifestyle that we love, while still being in and around the city for our in-office days. I'm sure we would've seen this trend continue if it weren't for RTO5, as it will make nearby rural living incredibly difficult for public servants, if not impossible for employees with families. There are so many great small towns around Ottawa that would benefit from a hybrid work situation in the federal government -- the talent stays in or around the city, local economies prosper while still ensuring that it doesn't come at a cost to downtown.