As the new year draws closer, we’re hoping it brings about positive change, along with opportunities to share special moments with friends at our favourite bars and restaurants once again (when it’s safe to do so).
The current reality is that Canada’s hospitality professionals continue to be profoundly affected by the pandemic. A total of 1.2 million people work in our hospitality industry, and every individual has been affected either by closures, reduced hours, or exposure to illness.
Over 800,000 bartenders, servers, hosts, and kitchen staff in Canada have experienced financial hardship, a decrease or complete loss in wages, and temporary lay-offs. The road to recovery lies ahead, and this holiday season, Corby Spirit and Wine is committed to supporting Canada’s bar and restaurant sector. To help industry professionals hit hard by the pandemic restrictions, the company is donating $100,000 to the Bartenders Benevolent Fund (BBF) this holiday season.