Canada United Weekend is the finale event
to an unprecedented national movement, featuring the opportunity to
win1 1 of 25 $10,000 cash prizes when Canadians buy or dine
local
TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - COVID-19 has had an
unprecedented impact on small and local businesses, and now more
than ever, they need our help. From August
28 to 30, Canadians across the country can come together to
show their support for the businesses that make up their community
by shopping and dining local during Canada United Weekend.
When Canadians shop or dine local on August 28, 29 or 30, they will get access to
offers and promotions, including the chance to enter to
win1 one of 25 $10,000 prizes at gocanadaunited.ca/win. Eligible
RBC credit cardholders can earn 25% bonus RBC Rewards points when
shopping locally at Canadian brands2 (limited time
offer). As a Canada United partner, Cadillac Fairview is also running a contest to
help rally support for local businesses.
Since Canada United was launched by RBC on July 22, the national movement has continued to
gain momentum. Today, more than 65 brands, the national Chamber of
Commerce network, municipalities across Canada, and Canadian business associations
have partnered to rally support for local businesses to deliver
grant relief to help small businesses as they re-open. Communities
across Canada are also coming
together to officially proclaim August 28 to
30 as Canada United Weekend.
"Canada's small and local
businesses have shown incredible resilience throughout the
pandemic, even as they continue to face the devastating financial
impact of COVID-19," said Neil
McLaughlin, Group Head, Personal & Commercial Banking,
Royal Bank of Canada. "Now, as
these businesses continue to focus on safely re-opening, they need
our support to recover. I encourage every Canadian and all
businesses to take part in Canada
United Weekend and show local some love. Together, with the help of
our incredible partners, we can make a difference for local
businesses and help move Canada's
recovery forward."
It's not too late for local businesses to take part in
Canada United Weekend. Those who
want to get involved can start by visiting
gocanadaunited.ca/for-local-businesses. By leveraging the marketing
toolkit, business owners have everything they need to let their
customers know they are part of the national event. Eligible local
businesses can also let their customers know that just by shopping
or dining with them they could earn the chance to
win1 as part of the Canada United Weekend
Contest.
With thousands of Canadians in hundreds of cities across
Canada already showing local some
love online, we encourage consumers to continue to show their
support for small businesses by watching Canada United videos at
gocanadaunited.ca, liking posts from @GoCanadaUnited on social
media and using #CanadaUnited on Twitter. For each action until
August 31, 2020, RBC will contribute
5 cents up to a maximum contribution
amount of $2 million to the Canada
United Small Business Relief Fund.
The Fund will provide small Canadian businesses with grants of
up to $5,000 to cover expenses
related to personal protective equipment (PPE), renovations to
accommodate re-opening guidelines and developing or improving
e-commerce capabilities. Applications for the Canada United Small
Business Relief Fund will be accepted starting on August 31, 2020, at 1 p.m.
(EST). Eligibility requirements can be found at
gocanadaunited.ca/for-local-businesses.
"Small businesses are cornerstones of our local economies and
key to thriving communities — creating jobs, driving innovation,
and generating wealth for Canadians," said Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the
Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
"Local businesses have been the hardest hit by the COVID-19
pandemic and need our support now more than ever. Chambers of
commerce and boards of trade are proud to get behind Canada United
Weekend, encouraging Canadians to shop and dine local."
About Canada United
Supporting local business has
never been more important and will be critical to moving
Canada's recovery forward. Canada
United is a national movement to rally support for local businesses
and deliver grant relief to help small businesses as they re-open.
Created by RBC in partnership with more than 65 leading brands, the
national Chamber of Commerce network and business associations
across Canada, it gives every
Canadian the chance to show their support through actions big and
small. Visit gocanadaunited.ca to learn more.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with
a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading
performance. Our success comes from the 86,000+ employees who bring
our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients
thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank, and one of the largest
in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified
business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional
experiences to our 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn
more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.
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Purchase Necessary. Contest starts 12:00:00 A.M (ET) on
August 28, 2020 and ends at 11:59:59 P.M (ET) on August 30, 2020.
For eligible merchants and full entry details, visit
gocanadaunited.ca/contestrules. Purchase entrants must retain
original receipt for verification. 25 Prizes available to be won,
each consisting of a $10,000 (CAD) cash prize. Odds of being
selected depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
Must be a legal resident of Canada and be legal age of majority.
Correct answer to mathematical skill testing question required.
Limit of 1 purchase entry and 1 bonus entry per person per day
(limit 6 entries per person, regardless of the method of entry).
Further limits and conditions apply. For full contest rules, visit
gocanadaunited.ca/contestrules.
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2 You will
automatically earn 25% more RBC Rewards points for every dollar
spent using any Eligible RBC Card to pay for purchases made at
Canadian brands between August 28-30, 2020. Offer may not be
combined with any other offer and may be modified or withdrawn at
any time. For complete terms and conditions, including defined
terms, click here.
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SOURCE RBC Royal Bank