Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is going to offer is employees extra pay, is donating $500,00 for emergency food aid and offering to match others’ donations up to $2 million and is giving $2.5 million to a national fund for health workers.
"In this global crisis, we are compelled to look beyond our business and do what we can to support the many dedicated people who continue to deliver the critical services we depend on, as well as the most vulnerable in our society," said Michael McCain, president and chief executive officer.
"We encourage all companies with resources and capacity to do what they can to add their support. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in working alongside governments to fight this pandemic and restore our public and economic health."
The bonus for workers is $80 per week.
