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Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Awards Three Scholarships in Food Insecurity

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Monday, June 8, 2020
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    MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 8, 2020 /CNW/ -(TSX: MFI)Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("the Centre") today announced the recipients of the 2020/21 Scholarships in Food Insecurity.
  • "These scholarships will support highly talented students and broaden understanding of food insecurity and the impact of interventions to advance sustainable food security," said Michael H McCain, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods and Honourary Chair of the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.
  • For more information about the scholarship process, visit the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security .
  • The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security (the Centre) is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.

Maple Leaf Foods Update on COVID-19

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. (TSX: MFI) President and CEO Michael McCain today issued a statement to update the company's efforts to respond to COVID-19:

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. (TSX: MFI) President and CEO Michael McCain today issued a statement to update the company's efforts to respond to COVID-19:
    "As a major food company in an essential industry, Maple Leaf Foods is doing everything possible to protect the health of our 13,000 team members while producing the food our customers in North America and Asia need now more than ever.
  • Maple Leaf Foods takes our responsibility to feed people seriously every day of the year.
  • Maple Leaf Foods is a producer of food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneider's, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.TMand Swift.
  • Maple Leaf employs approximately 13,000 people and does business inCanada, the U.S. andAsia.

Zulu Alpha Kilo Creates Covid-19 Awareness Program Called #STAYHOME - Helping the World Come Together

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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The Flag: The hero visual for the #STAYHOME program is the modified Canadian flag - the maple leaf is replaced with a home.

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  • The Flag: The hero visual for the #STAYHOME program is the modified Canadian flag - the maple leaf is replaced with a home.
  • The creative agency is calling on the entire communications industry to support the rally cry for the country and the world.
  • Zulu Alpha Kilo is a Toronto-based creative company with a staff of 135 full-time "Zuligans.
  • Zulu has also been named one of 'Canada's Best Managed Companies' by Deloitte and recognized by Forbes as a 'small giant'.

Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Commends Swift and Generous Government Action to Support Emergency Food Relief

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Saturday, April 4, 2020
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 3, 2020 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security commended the Prime Minister's announcement today of $100 million to support emergency food organizations to meet the needs of vulnerable Canadians.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 3, 2020 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security commended the Prime Minister's announcement today of $100 million to support emergency food organizations to meet the needs of vulnerable Canadians.
  • "The federal government has meaningfully engaged with, listened and responded to the needs of front-line emergency food organizations who are struggling to meet surging demand as the COVID-19 pandemic escalates," said Lynda Kuhn, Chair of the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.
  • About the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security:
    The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security (the Centre) is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively, across sectors, to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.
  • The Centre builds on its strong connection with Maple Leaf, enabling greater public awareness, volunteer participation and skills matching to increase capacity in community-based organizations.

The Royal Canadian Mint Launches its Largest-Ever Gold Maple Leaf Coin

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Monday, March 2, 2020
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TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has produced the largest Gold Maple Leaf coin ever made, struck in exquisite detail and high relief at the Mint's Ottawa facility.

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  • TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has produced the largest Gold Maple Leaf coin ever made, struck in exquisite detail and high relief at the Mint's Ottawa facility.
  • In creating its second only such offering, the Mint has faithfully recreated all the signature elements of its famed Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin.
  • "For more than 40 years, the Mint's Gold Maple Leaf has led the global precious metal industry by setting new standards for the purity and security of gold bullion coins," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • "We are proud to have created a 10-kilogram, 99.999% pure collector edition of the Gold Maple Leaf coin as an exclusive expression of one of the world's most admired and coveted gold coins."

The Royal Canadian Mint Launches its Largest-Ever Gold Maple Leaf Coin

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Monday, March 2, 2020
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TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has produced the largest Gold Maple Leaf coin ever made, struck in exquisite detail and high relief at the Mint's Ottawa facility.

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  • TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has produced the largest Gold Maple Leaf coin ever made, struck in exquisite detail and high relief at the Mint's Ottawa facility.
  • In creating its second only such offering, the Mint has faithfully recreated all the signature elements of its famed Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin.
  • "For more than 40 years, the Mint's Gold Maple Leaf has led the global precious metal industry by setting new standards for the purity and security of gold bullion coins," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • "We are proud to have created a 10-kilogram, 99.999% pure collector edition of the Gold Maple Leaf coin as an exclusive expression of one of the world's most admired and coveted gold coins."

Maple Leaf Foods and The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Announce the Creation of Nine New $15,000 Scholarships

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Monday, December 2, 2019
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: MFI)Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("the Centre") is pleased to announce the creation of nine new $15,000 scholarships in recognition of the extraordinary contribution of David Emerson, Purdy Crawford and Wallace McCain as past Chairs of the Maple Leaf Foods' Board of Directors.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: MFI)Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("the Centre") is pleased to announce the creation of nine new $15,000 scholarships in recognition of the extraordinary contribution of David Emerson, Purdy Crawford and Wallace McCain as past Chairs of the Maple Leaf Foods' Board of Directors.
  • Food insecurity is a critical issue, with over four million Canadians struggling to access the food they need to lead healthy lives.
  • For more information about the scholarship process, visit Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security .
  • The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("the Centre") is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively, across sectors, to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.

Farmers National Banc Corp. and Maple Leaf Financial, Inc. Announce Election Deadline of December 12, 2019

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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The Election Deadline may be extended, in which case Farmers and Maple Leaf will issue a press release announcing the new election deadline.

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  • The Election Deadline may be extended, in which case Farmers and Maple Leaf will issue a press release announcing the new election deadline.
  • Shareholders of Maple Leaf are reminded that if they wish to make an election, they must complete, sign and return a Letter of Transmittal and Election Form to Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as exchange agent, by the Election Deadline.
  • The documents necessary for shareholders of Maple Leaf to make an election for their Merger consideration are being mailed beginning November 14, 2019.
  • Shareholders of Maple Leaf are reminded to vote before the commencement of the special meeting at 10:00 a.m. on December 13, 2019.

Food Guilt is Real For More Than a Third of Canadian Parents

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Canadian parents are feeling increasing pressures from other parents and peers, particularly when feeding their kids, according to a new study from Maple Leaf Foods.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Canadian parents are feeling increasing pressures from other parents and peers, particularly when feeding their kids, according to a new study from Maple Leaf Foods.
  • Canadian parents say they feel increasing pressure from multiple directions.
  • Almost one in three say the pressure they feel comes from other parents (29 per cent).
  • "I'm proud to partner with Maple Leaf and to help parents feel better about feeding their kids the foods they love."

Maple Leaf Foods Releases 2018 Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: MFI) Maple Leaf Foods announced today the release of its 2018 Sustainability Report which outlines the company's key achievements over the past year and targets for the current year.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: MFI) Maple Leaf Foods announced today the release of its 2018 Sustainability Report which outlines the company's key achievements over the past year and targets for the current year.
  • Becoming a sustainable protein company is a journey Maple Leaf Foods has been on for several years, and while work remains to be done, meaningful progress has been accomplished in 2018.
  • "At Maple Leaf Foods, we are working toward more sustainable food production and a more sustainable protein industry by doing things smarter, better and more responsibly," said Michael McCain, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods.
  • To learn more about sustainability at Maple Leaf Foods, visit: