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Maple Leaf Foods expands efforts to support frontline workers
March 23, 2020, Mississauga, Ont. – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has announced that it is taking immediate action to further support its frontline staff, emergency food relief and health care providers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The actions include…
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Labatt Breweries shifts production to hand sanitizer to fight COVID-19
March 23, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Labatt Breweries of Canada is the latest company to mobilize its workforce to produce hand sanitizer. The company is mobilizing its Canadian Disaster Relief Program and is in the process of shifting production from…
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Conference Board says unemployment will rise
March 23, 2020, Ottawa, Ont. – The Conference Board of Canada (CBC) has released an alternate scenario forecast that describes the economic implications if social distancing continues until the end of August, both in Canada and the United States. In…
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Walmart Canada CEO addresses COVID-19 crisis
Walmart Canada president and CEO Horacio Barbeito has written a letter to customers regarding the COVID-19 crisis: Dear valued Walmart Canada customer, In these unprecedented times, the Walmart Canada team is working tirelessly for our customers and communities. I’d like…
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Communicating about COVID-19: Deciding What to Say, When to Say It, and How
By Andrea Lekushoff, President, Broad Reach Communications In a very short time, the COVID-19 outbreak has changed the daily lives of millions around the world. It’s a very stressful time for everyone, not least because of questions about the economy,…
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An Open Letter to Canadians Regarding COVID-19 from Canada’s food and consumer product manufacturers
From the Food and Consumer Products of Canada: We know that the food and household goods we all choose feel more essential to daily life than ever before. Finding those products on store shelves is important to you, and safely…
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Distilleries producing hand sanitizers in light of COVID-19 crisis
A number of distilleries across Canada have switched from making gin, vodka and rye to mixing hand sanitizer in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and its Walkerville Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery in…
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Corporate partners help Breakfast Club feed children
March 20, 2020, Montreal, Que. – Backed by its network of corporate partners, Breakfast Club of Canada is setting up an emergency fund to support breakfast program enrollees and local community organizations that assist food-insecure families and children throughout Canada…
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COVID-19: Rules of game must be changed to ensure supply of food
By John G. Keogh March 20, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Our world has entered into an unprecedented period of profound social upheaval created by COVID-19 that demands firm and decisive leadership. Leadership that is intensively focused on our survival, on…
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Retail Council backs expansion of delivery hours
March 20, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Retail Council of Canada (RCC) applauds the Ontario government’s announcement which allows retailers to temporarily deliver goods 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This will help to ensure essential items remain on…
