MONTREAL — At the initiative of Stingray’s co-founder, president and CEO Eric Boyko, who is of Ukrainian descent, 18 local Quebec companies are joining together to respond to the current Ukrainian refugee crisis by sponsoring up to 1,000 families affected by the tragedy following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
In addition to Stingray, the following Quebec-based companies have confirmed their support for Ukrainian families: Alimentation Couche-Tard, National Bank of Canada, Bombardier, Broccolini, CAE, Coveo, Group HELIOS, Intelcom, JPMA Global, KPMG, Novacap, Plusgrade, Pomerleau, Resolute Forest Products, Trans-Pro Logistics, SAJO and 5N Plus.
These companies have agreed to welcome up to 80 families each, “offering them jobs and means of support until the situation stabilizes” and “ensuring that they are well looked after throughout the process,” says a Stingray press release.
“As we watched the conflict unfold and witnessed the forced displacement of millions of Ukrainians, we could not stand by without doing our part,” said Boyko, in the press release. “We are impressed by the quick response, active participation of businesses, and interest of all levels of government in making this initiative a reality. Together, we hope to welcome up to 1,000 Ukrainian families, starting in the coming weeks.”
“While responding to labour needs, these companies are offering newcomers work, access to lodging, and means of subsistence while preserving these families’ dignity throughout this challenging ordeal,” the release reads.
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