EquipmentMergers and Acquisitions

Westcap Invests in Largest Agriculture Equipment Dealer in Canada

SASKATOON, SK–Westcap Mgt. Ltd. has made an investment in Rocky Mountain Equipment. The transaction was completed in syndication between Westcap MBO II Investment LP and Golden Opportunities Fund Inc., Saskatchewan’s longest-standing provincial Retail Venture Capital (RVC) Fund, both funds are managed by Westcap. RME is Canada’s largest independent agriculture equipment …

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Industry NewsMergers and Acquisitions

TD Bank Acquires Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Business

Acquisition strengthens and expands TD Business Banking capabilities across Canada TORONTO, ON– The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Wells Fargo & Company have a definitive agreement, subject to certain closing conditions, for TD to acquire Wells Fargo’s Canadian Direct Equipment Finance business. The acquisition of Wells Fargo’s Canadian Direct Equipment Finance business …

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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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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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Market ActivityTechnlogy

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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Market ActivityTechnlogy

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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Market ActivityTechnlogy

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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