Amid the US-Canada trade war, businesses, individuals, families and communities are bracing for severe economic and social impacts. Our social safety net, our solidarity and our economic resilience is what sets us apart, and we are steadfast in our commitment to bolster and protect them.

The op-ed is signed by a number of our CEOs:
Dan Clement, President and CEO, United Way Centraide Canada
Brad Park, President and CEO, United Way Halton & Hamilton
Claude Pinard, President and CEO, Centraide of Greater Montreal
Dennise Taylor-Gilhen, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way East Ontario
Heather McDonald, President & CEO, United Way Greater Toronto

Joan Fisk, CEO, United Way Waterloo Region Communities
Karen Young, President and CEO, United Way of Calgary and Area
Kelly Ziegner, President and CEO, United Way Elgin Middlesex
Lorraine Goddard, CEO, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
Michael McKnight, President and CEO, United Way British Columbia
Sara Napier, President and CEO, United Way Maritimes

Like many across Canada, we have been actively monitoring the upheaval in crucial economic relationships between Canada and the United States and globally. People living in Canada are worried about their jobs, their businesses and their communities.

Nevertheless, this upheaval has shown the strength of our Canadian values.  The trade war has rekindled our patriotism and drive to shore up the economy here at home.  We have been reminded that Canada is a proud and caring country — a country of abundance, diversity, talent, and creativity. A place where people support one another and believe in working together to advance the common good. These values are fundamental to ensuring that people, families and communities can thrive.

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