CALGARY, AB, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific
(TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) announced today that it has pledged
$500,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in
support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees.
"Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, and we hope this donation will
provide some much-needed support in the growing humanitarian crisis
this deeply troubling conflict has created," said Keith Creel, CP President and Chief Executive
Officer. "The strength and bravery of the Ukrainian people fighting
for their freedoms is nothing short of inspiring."
CP will be 100 percent matching employee donations for the next
30 days made to the Canadian Red Cross and American Red Cross. CP
will continue to match donations to other aid agencies providing
relief to the suffering in Ukraine
via CP's employee charitable giving program. We encourage employees
in Canada and the United States to continue donating to help
refugees and support humanitarian aid.
"I also encourage other companies across Canada and the
United States to join us contributing to relief efforts,"
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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