Canadian Telework Policy

In 2008, Transport Canada unveiled the ecoMOBILITY Program which aims to reduce emissions from urban transportation. The program provides financial support to municipalities and regional transportation authorities to address transportation demand management issues, and support national research and capacity building.

WORKshift receives a contribution of up to $800,000 under Transport Canada’s ecoMOBILITY program. The initiative supports telework programs throughout the greater Calgary area by raising public awareness about the benefits of telecommuting, and providing businesses with specific guidance and support in planning, designing and implementing telework programs.

The ecoMOBILITY Program is part of the Government of Canada's ecoTRANSPORT Strategy, which has three goals:

1. Improve the health of Canadians and the environment by reducing the environmental impacts of transportation

2. Contribute to Canada's future prosperity and competitiveness by making critical transportation infrastructure sustainable, both economically and environmentally

3. Promote an efficient transportation system that supports choice and the high quality of life Canadians expect

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“If a million teleworkers were to work at home just 1 day each week, in a year, Canada would save some 250 million kg of CO2 emissions; 100 million litres of fuel; and 800 million fewer kilometers of mileage on our highways and streets. As a side-benefit, we would save some $40 million in fuel costs, and 50 million hours of time, to spend with our families, or on our non-work lives.” - Canadian Telework Association

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Our Partners

Calgary Economic Development would like to thank our funding partners - Transport Canada and the Government of Alberta - whose generous support has made this project possible.

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