Hello everyone,

The AGO’s IT issues have been causing a lot of stress for all of us. I know it hasn’t been easy to pivot without the tools we are used to accessing. We are doing everything possible to get things back up to speed as quickly as we can. I appreciate your patience as the IT team continues to assess the situation and bring things back online. A big thanks to Chris and Kyle for all the work they and their colleagues are undertaking to get us back on track. IT folks have been going full speed, and I appreciate their efforts. Talking to experts, managing a cyberattack can often take weeks. We have very good cyber security consultants and legal advice. I believe the WiFi issue is on track to be resolved soon.

This weekend, Toronto celebrates Nuit Blanche. It is a marvelous community event. To staff who are working this weekend at the AGO, showcasing the Sonia Boyce exhibit, I want to say thank you.

Our ongoing conversations with the province are productive. Without going into specifics, we will not need to restructure the museum this fiscal year. Interpret this as good news. We will, of course, need to maintain fiscal discipline and adherence to our operating budget. Please say “thank you” to Jay Xie (Manager, Government Relations) if you bump into him.

Take care,

Stephan