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Canadian
elected officials are becoming increasingly aware and supportive
of telework and telecommuting. However, most of the support has so
far been with words alone. Here are some examples
Prime
Minister Jean Chrétien: "... Telework Day
offers the opportunity to review past successes and to
identify current trends that will make you more competitive
in the global marketplace.......offers a
wonderful opportunity to recognize the
important work carried out every day by
those Canadians who function outside the
traditional office setting as teleworkers.
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John
Manley, Federal Industry Minister:
"The
economic and social advantages of teleworking are core to our ability to
transform our society into a knowledge based economy, from the convenience
of home... By teleworking
.... Canadians can
demonstrate they are using Information Technology to compete and innovate in
their daily lives."
Bob
Chiarelli, Chair, Ottawa-Carleton Region: Proclaims Canadian Telework
Day from 1998 to 2000:
"Ottawa Carleton's Transportation Master Plan
recognizes that an increase in
teleworking within Ottawa-Carleton can reduce peak travel
demands, the costs of providing transportation facilities
and services, and the negative impacts of motorized travel
such as the emission of greenhouse gases.."
David
Anderson, Federal Environment Minister: "Telework
is one of the many activities communities are
encouraging to help improve the health of our
environment. While the application of the
policy is subject to employee and management
approval, I believe this innovative way of
working can have a significant impact on our
communities."
Christine
Stewart, Federal Environment Minister '98:
"...
By encouraging the use of telework as a strategy to reduce
transportation demands and climate change, we are
encouraging a move towards cleaner air and a healthier
environment."
Jane
Stewart, Federal Human Resources Minister "..I
am encouraged by the contribution being made by telework
towards creating jobs, modernizing our labour markets, and
increasing the options available to Canadian workers.
...this new work style is
helping Canadian employers become more competitive in an
increasingly demanding global marketplace while providing
workers with more choices as they seek to balance their
work, personal lives and family responsibilities."
Pierre
Pettigrew, Federal Human Resources Minister '98:
"Our
economy and our society are changing rapidly, and we must change too if we
are to keep up with the times, stay competitive and use our human resources
to the fullest. Telework is one way to do all of those things...Telework.....lets employers recruit from a wider
range of potential candidates, and helps organizations build morale and
loyalty."
Lucienne
Robillard, President of Treasury Board Canada: "...
The
Treasury Board, as Employer of the Public
Service, is committed to providing
policies, programs and benefits designed
to help employees balance their work,
personal and family responsibilities, from
the time of recruitment to retirement.
Telework is recognized as a key tool in
achieving this balance. In keeping with
our goal of being an exemplary workplace,
we are committed to advancing telework in
the Public Service. Telework assists us in
meeting both business and sustainable
development objectives while satisfying
the growing needs of employees to improve
their overall quality of life."
Ralph
Goodale, Federal Natural Resources Minister:
"Telework
saves energy, reduces the congestion on our roads and
improves air quality. It can also be part of our country’s
strategy to take on the challenge of climate change."
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