Conflict in Ukraine
How your business can help
We’ve heard from business owners who want to know how they can lend support to people affected by the conflict. We’re sharing a list of trustworthy initiatives, including by our partners Scotiabank and TELUS, as well as what some of the small businesses in our own communities are doing to support those affected.
We’re also hearing reports of credit card scams tied to fraudulent fundraising initiatives as well as vandalism targeting some businesses in relation to the conflict. Please remember that you have access to CFIB’s helpline. If you have any questions or would like to share how your business is being affected by the conflict, get in touch with a Business Advisor at 1-833-568-2342.
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Ways you can help the relief effort
The Government of Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance: Canadian Industry for Ukraine – Businesses are asked to support the relief effort through donations (financial aid, goods or services, and medical supplies) or through jobs for Ukrainian refugees.
Scotiabank: Ukraine Red Cross Relief Efforts
Canadian Red Cross: Donate to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal
How the small business community is helping those affected by the conflict in Ukraine
CFIB is proud to say that a majority of small business owners have told us they have taken steps to support the relief effort, such as making a donation or starting a drive, or plan to soon. Here are just a few ways that small businesses are supporting the people of Ukraine.
SuccessionMatching is helping displaced Ukrainians immigrate to Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program. Business owners may not know that immigrants have a pathway to Permanent Residency through the purchase of a small business. Interested in selling your business to a Ukrainian business owner? Learn More.
Lilaberry, British Columbia
Chris from Lilaberry is making blue/yellow jacket pins and offering them to her customers so they can show their support for the Ukrainian community. She’s also accepting donations for the Ukrainian Community Centre in Victoria, BC.
Nine Locks Brewing Company, Nova Scotia
This craft brewery in Nova Scotia will launch a special brew where 100% of the profits will go towards the Red Cross relief fund.
Sunnybrae Vineyards and Winery, British Columbia
Tanja from Sunnybrae is donating $5 per bottle of Kerner wine to Doctors Without Borders.
BReD, British Columbia
Not only is BReD a monthly donor to the Happy Paw animal sanctuary in Kyiv, but they are also making a special sourdough loaf every Friday and donating all the proceeds to a different charity, such as the Red Cross.
Writers and Rockers Coffee Company, Manitoba
Lisa has found a way to support the Ukraine relief effort through not only one, but both of her businesses! Her first business, Writers and Rockers Coffee Company, has a Dateline: Kyiv coffee blend with 100% of the proceeds being donated to independent journalists who have remained in Kyiv during the conflict.
Her second business, Radiance Gifts, is selling a special blue/yellow Wear your support bracelet. All bracelets are handmade by Lisa herself and 100% of the proceeds are going to the Red Cross.
Did you also launch an initiative to help Ukraine?
Tell us what you’re doing at cfib@cfib.ca, and we will add it on this list!
Did you also launch an initiative to help Ukraine?
Tell us what you’re doing at cfib@cfib.ca, and we will add it on this list!