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How has COVID-19 changed your business? What are your thoughts on government funding; how are you coping with lay-offs or loss of business? Responses will be kept in confidence and only reported with your permission. If you’re willing to talk to one of our journalists, please reach out to editor@canadianvending.com


CAMA addresses Minister of Finance

The executive director of the Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association (CAMA) addressed a letter to the Minister of Finance, requesting some flexibility in relief funding as well as more clarity in the Government’s definition of the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, or CERB.


Ontario’s state of emergency extended

On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and with the approval of the Ontario legislature, the Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.


House of Commons approves CEWS with changes

The House of Commons was recalled to pass the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2. This Act approves the proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) with some changes.


Betson Entreprises closes office, offers online services

Due to the continued necessity of limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus H.Betti Industries is extending the closure of all Betson offices until May 1, 2020.


Changes to Electrolux Professional’s beverage markets

Electrolux Professional announced that it has made several changes to its manufacturer’s representation across North America.


OFL calls for freeze on commercial rent

Governments at every level “must do more for workers and their families, when it comes to rent relief, the cancellation or abatement of rent, evictions, and utility payments,” stated Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) president Patty Coates.
 
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Flow donates to North American health care workers

The company also announced delivery and wholesale pricing. » Learn More
 
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Steeped Coffee launches ‘You Give, We Give’

As each person does their part to reduce the impact of COVID-19, frontline healthcare workers are facing one of the biggest challenges of their careers, and Steeped, Inc. wants to help. » Learn More
 
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PepsiCo providing enhanced benefits and additional compensation

PepsiCo announced it will provide enhanced benefits to all U.S.-based employees and additional compensation to U.S. frontline employees – the women and men who make, move and sell products – amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. » Learn more
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Nestlé donates $2M to Food Banks Canada

The company announced that it will donate over $2 million in food donations to Food Banks Canada to help feed families and communities impacted by COVID-19. » Learn more
 
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[CANCELLED] The Sweets & Snacks Expo

May 18 – May 21, 2020
Location: Chicago, IL
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