CN Rail donates $5M to aid Syrian refugee resettlement
by Canadian Manufacturing.com Staff
CN announced it will join other Canadian business leaders to direct funds to assist with housing and other needs of Syrian refugees
OTTAWA—CN Rail today announced a $5 million donation to assist communities with the resettlement of Syrian refugees across Canada.
“The humanitarian need is great and time is short to help welcome refugees arriving on our doorstep,” said Luc Jobin, executive vice-president and chief financial officer of CN. “Canada’s business community has always been ready to aid those in need. We encourage other Canadian businesses to join CN in support of refugees looking for a better life.”
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship John McCallum said, “This is not a government project; this is a national project. Across the country, Canadians have been saying we need to do more to help Syrian refugees. Today I’d like to commend CN for its generosity in leading the way among Canada’s business community. I look forward to seeing others rise to the occasion.”
Robert Pace, chairman of the board of directors of CN, said, “CN is very active in helping to build stronger communities. I’m proud that CN is assisting Syrian refugees with their transition to a better life, filled with the same hopes for their families and children that all Canadians share.”
In the coming days, CN will join with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and other Canadian business leaders to direct funds to assist with housing and other needs of Syrian refugees.
