Skip to main content

18 Quebec companies to sponsor 1,000 Ukrainian families

Share

A Montreal businessman of Ukrainian heritage announced Tuesday that 18 Quebec companies have agreed to sponsor up to 1,000 families affected by the crisis in Ukraine.

Eric Boyko, president, co-founder and CEO of Stingray, says the companies are ready to welcome up to 80 families each in the next few weeks.

He explains they will be in charge of helping the newcomers find work, housing and other means needed to sustain their livelihoods.

In return, the initiative will also help businesses meet their workforce needs.

In addition to Stingray, the companies taking part are are Alimentation Couche-Tard, National Bank of Canada, Bombardier, Broccolini, CAE, Coveo, Groupe HELIOS, Intelcom, JPMA Global, KPMG, Novacap, Plusgrade, Pomerleau, Produits forestiers Résolu, Trans-Pro Logistique, SAJO and 5N Plus.

Other companies interested in participating in the initiative can express their interest by contacting Stingray.

-- This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on March 22, 2022. 

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Trump promises a 25% tariff on products from Canada, Mexico

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that on his first day in office he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods from China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.

NDP support for part of Liberal relief package in question, as House stalemate persists

After telling Canadians that New Democrats would back Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's holiday affordability package and help pass it quickly, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh now wants it split up, as he's only ready to support part of it. Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said the Liberals are 'certainly open to working with the opposition parties,' to find a path forward.

Stay Connected