Interview and Photo Opportunity - Parliament to Hear the Call for a National
Work from Home Day

Workopolis Campaign Attracts 50,000 Supporters and Ear of Human Resources Critic

TORONTO, Nov. 22 /CNW/ - Thousands of Canadians have spoken up about a National Work from Home Day and now government is listening.  Since June, 50,000 Canadians have pledged their support on a Facebook page by Workopolis in favour of increasing productivity at work, decreasing pollution and strengthening quality of life.

What:			Liberal MP Michael Savage will address the benefits of a National Work from Home Day in Parliament. This step will open an important dialogue with Canadians from coast-to-coast.
			In honour of the support to date, Workopolis will be making a $10,000 donation to WWF-Canada to help communicate the environmental benefits associated with working from home.
Who:			OTTAWA:
			Gabriel Bouchard, President, Workopolis
			Peter Harris, Founder of Work from Home Day, Workopolis
			Michael Savage, Liberal MP and Critic for Human Resources and Skills Development
			TORONTO:
			Andrea Garson, Vice-President of Human Resources, Workopolis
			MONTREAL:
			Mathieu Rainville, Content Producer, Workopolis

Available to speak about:

• Why Workopolis is supporting a National Work from Home Day
• The sacrifices Canadian workers are willing to make for the option to work from home
• The benefits of working from home
• Tips for work from home - guidelines for employees and employers

When:

Interviews available November 22^nd - November 26^th, 2010

For further information:

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