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[Study] What is the connection between working from home and the languages used at work?

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Released: 2024-01-31


Working from home increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost 1 in 4 (24.3%) Canadian workers worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census of Population, compared with less than 1 in 10 (7.4%) workers at the time of the 2016 Census.

In 2021, in the regions of Moncton, Montréal and Ottawa–Gatineau, people who worked from home used English at work more than other workers. They were also more likely to use both official languages at work.

These results are based on a new study released today, entitled "What is the connection between working from home and the languages used at work?"

Using 2021 Census data, the study examines the connection between working from home and the languages used at work. The article focuses on three case studies—the census metropolitan areas (CMAs) of Moncton, Montréal and Ottawa–Gatineau—three regions where both English and French are widely used at work.


See full article here

  • By

    Government of Canada, Stats Canada

  • Published

    Feb 26, 2024

  • Subject Area
    • Technology
    • Intercultural/Interfaith/Interlingual; Immigrants, Refugees, and Other Newcomers
    • Organizational Development
    • Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
    • COVID-19
  • Audience
    • Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
    • Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
    • Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
    • Government
  • Category
    • En Français (In French)
    • Advocacy
    • CBSS Supports & Services
    • Best Practices
    • Research & Evidence
    • Research & Reports

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