Company Endeavors to Remove Barriers for All
Employees, Including Manufacturing, Retail and Corporate
TORONTO, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Goose
announced today that, in an effort to remove barriers and ensure
equitable access, it will offer all employees up to four hours paid
leave to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Employees across its global
operations will also receive access to on-demand information
regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
"I believe that as vaccinations ramp up, and as global supply
continues to increase, we have entered a new, hopeful phase in our
global fight against COVID-19," says Dani
Reiss, President & CEO of Canada Goose. "As a leader in
the Canadian manufacturing industry, and employer of thousands in
Canada and around the world, I am
proud to do our part to ensure that all Canada Goose employees have
equitable and informed access to vaccines."
All Canada Goose employees will also have access to on-demand
information regarding COVID-19 vaccines, as well as the ability to
have vaccine-related queries addressed by a medical professional.
This supports the company's focus on employee well-being during the
pandemic, which has included its Employee Assistance Program
through which employees have 24/7 access to complimentary
counselling and mental health services.
This announcement aligns with the company's Canada Goose
Response Program, which early on saw the company quickly pivot its
Canadian manufacturing capabilities to produce personal protective
equipment (PPE). Between March and October of 2020, Canada Goose
manufactured more than 2.5 million units of PPE to address federal
and provincial contracts, all sold at cost, and also donated more
than 34,000 units of PPE to hospitals and medical facilities across
Canada and the Mount Sinai Health
System in New York.
About Canada Goose
Founded in 1957 in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada, Canada Goose (NYSE: GOOS)
(TSX: GOOS) is a lifestyle brand and a leading manufacturer of
performance luxury apparel. Every collection is informed by the
rugged demands of the Arctic, ensuring a legacy of functionality is
embedded in every product from parkas and rainwear to apparel and
accessories. Canada Goose is inspired by relentless innovation and
uncompromised craftsmanship, recognized as a leader for its Made in
Canada commitment. In 2020, Canada
Goose announced HUMANATURE, its purpose platform that unites its
sustainability and values-based initiatives, reinforcing its
commitment to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm.
Canada Goose also owns Baffin, a Canadian designer and manufacturer
of performance outdoor and industrial footwear.
Visit www.canadagoose.com for more information.
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