Does Remote Work Have a Future in the Four County Region?

With the onset of COVID-19, remote work began to gain traction across Canada. Remote work (telework), a working style that allows employees to work outside of their usual place of work, offers a range of benefits to both employers and employees, including financial savings and increased job flexibility. However, remote work is not possible or desirable for all occupations. Thus, the objective of this report is to understand how remote work might affect the Four County Region’s labour force. To do this, telework ability, business preferences, and employee preferences are analyzed at the provincial and local levels where possible. Additionally, this report examines the potential effects of remote work on job vacancies and commuter trends.