A transition to telework might lead to a non-negligible reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
The increase in telework observed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that far more Canadian workers can work from home than had been observed before the pandemic. While the long-term effects of telework on workers' well-being and productivity remain to be seen, working from home has the potential to reduce daily commuting times for many workers. This, in turn, could reduce traffic congestion, affect the demand for public transit and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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