MONTRÉAL, Jan. 19,
2023 /CNW Telbec/ - Cogeco (TSX: CGO) is proud to
announce that the company and its employees have once again
partnered with the annual campaigns of United Way in Ontario and Centraide in Québec. This year,
nearly $470,000 was raised and will
be donated to the organization.
Drawing on its long history of social engagement and community
involvement, Cogeco has been committed for many years to supporting
the United Way / Centraide campaign, which combats poverty and
social exclusion locally.
"Once again, the commitment and generosity of our people have
shone through, illustrating the deep connection between Cogeco and
the communities we serve," said Philippe Jetté, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Cogeco Inc. "In the current socio-economic
context, it is more important than ever to make these efforts to
help reduce exclusion and address the growing needs of those most
vulnerable in our society." He added: "The great sensitivity to
these issues shown by our employees in Ontario and Québec means that this campaign
has meaningful impacts in the communities that benefit from the
proceeds, and this is why we are so proud of our yearly commitment
to this cause."
Taking part in inclusive growth
through concrete actions
Social engagement is one of Cogeco's core values. As a company
deeply rooted in the communities it serves through the operation of
local offices where its team members and customers live, it aims to
help those communities thrive by supporting local economies,
building partnerships, and fostering community cohesion. In fiscal
2022, Cogeco supported over 600 non-profit organizations in
Canada and the U.S., and its total
donations amounted to 3.1% of pre-tax profits.
ABOUT COGECO INC.
Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. is a growing
competitive force in the North American telecommunications and
media sectors with a legacy of 65 years. Through its business units
Cogeco Connexion and Breezeline (formerly Atlantic Broadband),
Cogeco provides Internet, video and phone services to 1.6 million
residential and business customers in Québec and Ontario in Canada as well as in thirteen states in
the United States. Through Cogeco
Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the
province of Québec as well as a news agency. Cogeco's subordinate
voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO).
The subordinate voting shares of Cogeco Communications Inc. are
also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).
SOURCE Cogeco Inc.