Canada Goose Response Program Update: COVID-19
With new contracts in place, Canada Goose will produce at least 60,000 gowns per week, with plans to deliver up to 1.5 million, at cost. Any unintentional profits, potentially derived from efficiencies, will be donated to national COVID-19 relief funds.
This announcement builds on its commitment to manufacture and donate 14,000 units of gowns and scrubs at no charge. Produced in two of its
"These unprecedented times call for decisive, collective action and now is the time for
Updates to the production of PPE at Canada Goose facilities include:
Manufacturing Facilities:
- Canada Goose will leverage its eight manufacturing facilities across
Canada to produce L2 gowns, including: - Three facilities in
Winnipeg, MB - Three facilities in
Greater Toronto Area , ON Montreal andBoisbriand, QC - At full capacity, as many as 900 Canada Goose employees across
Canada will be working to produce PPE equipment; approximately 150 employees are currently producing equipment inToronto andWinnipeg - All facilities will follow recommended social distancing protocols and safety regulations to ensure a safe work environment for employees
Personal Protective Equipment Production:
- Under contract with the federal government, the Company will produce 60,000 L2 gowns per week, to a total of 1.5 million total units.
- In
Manitoba , the Company will produce 100,000 reusable gowns forShared Health
The Company continues to work closely with federal, provincial and local health authorities to provide as much gear as possible to those in need.
About Canada Goose
Founded in a small warehouse in
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