Rogers partners with more women’s shelters in Quebec and Ontario

TORONTO — Rogers Communications is expanding its support for women and children with the announcement today of additional partnerships with women’s shelters in Quebec and Ontario to provide connectivity to support vulnerable Canadians during the ongoing Covid-19 health crisis. “It’s unfathomable to imagine the dual crises of domestic violence and physical isolation brought on by Covid-19. Yet, tragically, rates of violence are up as much as 20-30% right now,” said Sevaun Palvetzian, Rogers’ chief communications officer. “For vulnerable women and children escaping abuse, phones and connectivity provide an essential digital lifeline. We’re proud that our Rogers team can help enable...