Industry

Industrial Challenges

Industries scrambled to respond to the pandemic: closing down, adapting to new safety standards, or retooling production to produce Personal Protective Equiptment (PPE). Industries deemed essential had to keep operating. Essential workers were hailed as heroes as they risked exposing themselves to the virus in order to keep goods available.

Le Chateau spread kindness by retooling to produce hospital gowns.

Collins Clothiers created the "Canada Strong" line to raise money for small businesses which struggled during the pandemic.

Distillers produced complementary hand santizer.

An auto factory employee found it difficult to cope with the new stresses at work.

Thinking Outside of the Box

Other industries, especially those deemed “non-essential”, found creative ways to adapt. Musicians and performers alike adopted digital platforms. Not all non-essential businesses fared as well as others, but all attempted to combat the challenges of COVID-19.

The hospitality industry was hit hard by the pandemic.

Creativity and innovation allowed the arts to continue to thrive on digital platforms.

Although they were allowed to offer takeout, resturants still struggled.

Musicians and artists alike faced severe challenges.

Small for All: Supporting Small Business

Amidst chaos and uncertainty came innovation, creativity, and hope. Communities came together to support small businesses. Some industries faced significantly more challenges than others during this uncertain time, but overall we adapted and tried to keep the industries alive.

Shopping at small businesses became the new trend.

Creativity has no bounds, especially when there is poutine involved!

Provincal governments recognized that small businesses needed help, and offered financial support.

Despite financial assistance from provincial and federal governments, the economic future of Canada remained unpredictable throughout 2020.

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