Here's why some people say the 2-day weekend is due for a makeover - CBC

Cost of LivingIn October 1926, Henry Ford announced his factories would close not just on Sundays but Saturdays, too, making his company the first big North American employer to do so. But advocates for a shorter workweek say it’s time for an update to reflect both how we work and live today. Henry Ford widely credited, but labour movement fought for it in Canada and U. S. Brandie Weikle · CBC Radio · Posted: Oct 17, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 7 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The erosion of boundaries between work and personal time has not only increased the amount of work that people do, says labour historian David Henkin, it’s also “decreased the amount of insulation, psychic insulation, that people have from work.” (Worawee Meepian/Shutterstock)LISTEN | How old is the two-day weekend?:Cost of Living9:14A brief history of the weekendAs the two-day weekend turns 100 years old, some say it's high time for a calendar shakeup.