Canada also ranks third overall on Clickout Media’s Remote Work Index 2025, just behind Norway (1st) and Denmark (2nd), and ahead of the U.S (4th) and Sweden (5th). The index measures different aspects affecting work and life, such as internet speed, cost of living and work-life balance.

Worldwide, Canadians have the greatest freedom to work from home, according to a previous report. And nearly half of Canadians who have worked remotely from either a cottage or another city have used a background filter to disguise they’re not at home, according to a previous Rogers report.

“This index reflects the changing priorities of modern workers who value flexibility, affordability, and quality of life,” said Clickout Media head analyst Neil Roarty.

Also, North America boasts high salaries and top-tier internet speeds, with Canada and the US both making the top five in this area.

In 2023, IWG named Toronto as the joint best city in the world for “workations”.