CALGARY, AB, Nov. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX:
CP) (NYSE: CP) announced today that it will donate $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support the
2021 British Columbia Floods and Extreme Weather appeal.
"While working tirelessly to restore our rail network, we have
never lost sight of the impact this disaster is having on the
people who call B.C. home," said Keith
Creel, CP President and Chief Executive Officer. "We hope
that this contribution will support the Canadian Red Cross efforts
to aid residents in immediate need of shelter, food and other
essentials in wake of this disaster and help residents as they
rebuild."
Additionally, CP will match employee donations made to the
Canadian Red Cross in support of disaster relief in the province,
and encourages employees in Canada
and the United States to continue
donating to help residents.
Since the Nov. 14 rain storms, CP
teams also have helped organize food delivery to
the Spuzzum First Nation, secured 10 portable generators
to be delivered to the Cooks Ferry First Nation and
arranged meals, milk and baby formula for the Boston Bar Food
Bank.
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