CALGARY, AB, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific
(TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) announced today that it has pledged
$1 million to support wildfire
recovery efforts in Lytton,
B.C.
In addition to direct monetary donations, CP has offered to work
directly with the Village of
Lytton, Lytton First Nation, Thompson-Nicola Regional
District and other agencies to provide resources and logistics
support in the development of temporary housing facilities for
families that have been displaced.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating
fire, including the CP employees who lost their homes," said
Keith Creel, CP President and Chief
Executive Officer. "So many lives have been impacted. We hope that
this support will help the community and the team of responders as
they begin to recover and rebuild."
CP has been matching employee donations made to the Canadian Red
Cross in support of disaster relief in the area, and encourages
employees in Canada and
the United States to continue
donating to help residents.
"I also encourage other companies across Canada to join us and donate funds or services
to support the Village of Lytton
and Lytton First Nation as they begin the work of rebuilding their
lives and communities," Creel said.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a
transcontinental railway in Canada
and the United States with direct
links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North
American customers a competitive rail service with access to key
markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see
the rail advantages of CP.
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SOURCE Canadian Pacific