Market Activity

Alectra Inc. joins United Way in COVID-19 relief across Greater Golden Horseshoe Region

MISSISSAUGA, ON–Communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region are facing significant economic difficulty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Way is providing critical relief by delivering essential services, such as access to food, to thousands of people. To help, Alectra is directing a total of $273,000 to United Way …

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Sustainability ProgramsTechnlogy

How HSBC works with customers, employees and communities towards a sustainable future

VANCOUVER, BC–HSBC says now more than ever there is the need to develop the skills, business innovation and solutions that will secure sustainable growth. The bank’s 2019 Public Accountability Statement (PAS), now available online at https://www.about.hsbc.ca/hsbc-in-canada/community, details their commercial and philanthropic activities to support sustainable finance and future skills for …

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TD donates $100,000 to Strongest Families Institute in Nova Scotia

Donation will help support those in rural or under-served communities who are struggling with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and behavioral challenges HALIFAX, NS–Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, mental health services have seen a significant increase in the number of people reaching out for support, as many try …

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Grasshopper Energy Contributes $50,000 to Mississauga Food Bank

TORONTO,  ON–Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Grasshopper Energy is an active participant in the community supporting local families and organizations such as The Mississauga Food Bank. “Our company believes in helping people in their time of need. The Mississauga Food Bank does great work for our community to relieve hunger in …

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Market ActivitySupply ChainTechnlogy

PUDO leverages national returns logistics Network to repair supply chain for Canadian charities

Effective immediately, donated clothing and footwear ship FREE via GiveBackCanada.ca TORONTO, ON–PUDO Inc., North America’s only carrier-neutral parcel pick-up and drop-off counter Network, is pleased to announce the launch of its national GiveBack Canada campaign (“GBC”), an innovative program designed to connect Canadian charities whose critical supply chains have been …

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National Bank Donates $1 Million to Food Banks, Vulnerable Groups, Canadian Red Cross

MONTREAL, QC–National Bank will donate $1 million to support several community organizations that help vulnerable people across the country. These organizations have to quickly respond to increased demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed to a number of food banks from coast to coast, two organizations …

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Amgen Canada launches $1M giving program to support Canadians during COVID-19

MISSISSAUGA, ON–Amgen Canada Inc. has a range of initiatives to give donations, supplies and expertise to help Canadian communities fight the challenges presented by COVID-19. The impact of this program is valued at over $1 million. Amgen Canada is providing support at a variety of levels. Highly skilled staff, including …

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DigitalMarket Activity

The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Relationship to Online Behavioral Shifts in Canada

by Bryan Segal Senior Vice President, Commercial, Comscore This article is part of a series of insights that reveal a Canadian perspective on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behavior and significant audience shifts across digital platforms. Things are moving fast. Following our last update regarding digital media consumption during …

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Air Canada and Air Canada Foundation Work with Second Harvest

Redistribute Onboard Fresh Food Items to Canadians in Need; Over 2,330 kg of fresh food from 7 cities across Canada redistributed to date MONTREAL, ON–Air Canada and the Air Canada Foundation are working with Canadian food rescue organization Second Harvest’s FoodRescue.ca to redistribute fresh food items from Air Canada’s in-flight …

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Sustainability Programs

New targets, broader discussion on ESG priorities reinforce CIBC’s sustainability commitment

CIBC Releases 2019 Sustainability Report TORONTO, ON–CIBC released its 2019 Sustainability Report which complements CIBC’s Annual Report to Shareholders. The report highlights the evolution of CIBC’s sustainability strategy as well as progress against environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report focuses on …

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