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A new era for working from home

The benefits of working from cannot be realized until and unless we plan for transition to a blended commute and telecommute post-pandemic reality. Governments need to develop strategies in mobility infrastructure, land use transformation, and digital infrastructure.

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured Jan. 21, 2019, on the Hill. Municipalities across Canada will need help from the federal government to restore the usage of and confidence in mass transit services, writes Ahsan Habib.The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Opinion

BY AHSAN HABIB

February 22, 2021

With COVID-19 lockdowns restricting our mobility, working from home (i.e., telecommuting) has become a ‘norm’ for many sectors. We’ve been trying to figure out this “new” normal, and what it will look like going forward.

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