With the recession supposedly coming to an end, it’s amazing how it is Canada’s recovering economy that is the role model for other countries’ economic conditions. With more than 75% of jobs lost during the recession now recovered, the Canadian economy is the only one of seven democracies expected to return to its natural state by the year 2015.
From $1 Bus Rides to Credit Crunch Caffeine Promos, check out these recession-inspired innovations and see how the world population has adapted through this economic crisis.
63 Recession Innovations
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Recession-Era Self-Marketing
Cardsofchange Emphasizes the Positive Side of Downsizing
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Recession-Proof Workouts
Forbes Riley's Spin Gym is a Fast, Cheap Way to Stay Fit
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Recession-Proof Jobs
Careers Promising Prosperity and Stability in 2009
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Credit Crunch Wallpaper
Free Paint Charts Make Brilliant Splash For Interior Design
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Recession-Friendly Reprints
Helmut Newton's 'SUMO' is Downsized & Re-Released
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Recession Worthy Hotels
The Ace Hotel in NYC Offers Bunkbed Rooms Starting at $99
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Credit Crunch Glasses
Zenni Optical Offers Bargain $8 Frames for 4-Eyed Fashionistas
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$9 Flights
Jet America Airlines Offers Credit Crunch U.S. Airfare
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Recession-Proof Fashion Houses?
Hermes Opens New Flagship in India
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Credit Crunch Tailoring
Rag & Bone Pants Have Oversized Rear Zippers for a Perfect Fit
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Credit Crunch Tourism
Aerial Virtual Tour of NYC Lets You Check Out Manhattan for Free
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Recession-Proof TV Starlets
Gossip Girl Blake Lively Dazzles in Designer Garb for Vogue
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Recession-Proof Cars?
Lexus HS250 Hybrid Projected to Sell 25,000 Units in First Year
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Credit Crunch Coffee Table Books
Julien Claessens Captures World of Olivier Theyskens
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Recession-Proof Cinema
Jada Pinkett Smith Talks Madagascar 2
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Recession-Defying Film Fans
"Watchmen" Storms the Box Office With $56MM Opening Weekend
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DIY Laptop Blankets
Ars Technica Shows You How to Turn Your Favorite Blanky into a Useful Case
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Band-Aid Engagement Rings
Declaring Your Love (for First Aid) With Romantic Bandages
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Recession-Conscious Comics
Chris Sims Takes a Look at the Most Depressing Animated Creations
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Recession-Friendly Rooming
The Unit3 Housing Concept Changes Based on Needs
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Recession-Proof MP3 Holders
The iPhone Paper Dock is an Easy DIY Way to Grab Your Gadget
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Recession-Proof Drugs
Sleeping Pills and Antidepressants Are Immune to Economy
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Recession-Proof Footwear
Shoes for Crews Flourishes During Economic Downturn
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Recession-Proof MP3 Players
Can the iPod Survive the Credit Crunch?
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Credit Crunch Grooming
Cash-Strapped Men Bring Beards Back With a Vengeance
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Recession Retreats
Top 10 Places to Escape The Credit Crunch
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Credit Crunched Cartoons
Australian To Replace $25,000 Episodes of The Simpsons
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Recession Board Games
“Sorry! You're Fired” is a Clever Take on Traditional Game
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Credit Crunch Wedding Plans
iPod DJ Fail Proves Gadgets Are Only As Efficient As Their User
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$1 Bus Rides
Megabus Takes Credit Crunched Tourists from Toronto to NYC (UPDATE)
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Recession-Busting Parties
AIGA Embraces Opportunity at the Design Legends Gala
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Credit Crunched Toys
The Secret Life of Toys Proves That Action Figures Feel the Recession Too
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Recession-Affected Art
Artists Dish On How the Economy Affects Their Work
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Crappy Credit Crunchvertising
Lame Norton Furniture Ad Comforts Those With Poor Credit
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Economic Crisis Humor
'Sad Guys on Trading Floors' Captures the Bright Side of the Credit Crunch
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Recession-Priced Cruises
Affordable Ocean-Going Adventures
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Recession-Proof Cinema
Box Offices Boom As People Look for Uplifting Entertainment
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Credit Crunch Caffeine Promos
Tim Hortons Gives Out Free Iced Coffee in Canada
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Recession-Proof Flea Markets
Troubled Times Make Brooklyn Flea More Popular Than Ever
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Recession-Priced Game Systems
Playstation 2 Drops to $99.99 to Woo New Gamers
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Recession-Proof Romance
Matchmakers Are Enjoying a Boom Economy
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Made-From-Scratch Submarines
Chinese Man Creates Homemade Underwater Vessel
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Recession-Induced Infestations
Could the Global Economic Crisis Result in More Invasive Species?
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Recession-Era Rebranding
Brent Dewar, VP Chevrolet Global, Shakes Up Chevy's Image
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Credit Crunched Designers
Dolce and Gabbana Reduces Pricing through Supply Chain Management
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Credit Crunch Water Promos
Coca-Cola Enlists Chilli to Market Dasani Brand
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Credit Crunch Cycling Promos
Top Shop Rents Out Gratis Bikes & Helmets to Bikers
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Expat Recession-Beaters
U.S. Grads Head to China to Jump-Start Their Careers
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Credit Crunch Gambling
Online Poker Booms While the Economy Suffers
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Recession-Fighting Beer
Howe Sound "Bailout Bitter" Ale
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Credit Crunch Shopping Sprees
Eagled-Eyed Bargain Hunters Flock to the Unclaimed Baggage Center
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Recession-Proof Electronics
The Nintendo Wii is Still the Hottest Holiday Gift
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Economy Crusaders
The 3/50 Project Helps Support Recession-Threatened Retailers
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Recession-Proof Romance
Online Dating Websites Not Affected By Troubled Economy
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Recession-Inspired Entertainment
Hollywood's Movies & TV Shows Reflect Today's Hard Times
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Credit Crunch Sewing
Mini Hand Held Sewing Machine For DIYers on a Budget
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Crowd-Funded Startups
Outvesting Helps Irish Companies Using a Grassroots Approach
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Recession Pizza
The 'Leggera' from Pizza Express is a Deceivingly Expensive Meal
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Recession-Era Celebrations
The Unemployment Olympics Will Take Over Tompkins Square Park
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Recession-Fueled Entrepreneurs
Former Microsoft Employees Head Out On Their Own
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Recession-Friendly Restaurants
Potager Natural Cafe Has Mismatched Furniture & No Prices
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Recession-Friendly Greeting Cards
Hallmark Wants You to Feel Better for Under a Dollar
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Recession-Affected Pets
Owners Surrendering their Pets Due to Economy
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Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Aesthetic Discount Retailer Haircare
The Crown Hair Society is Launching in Family Dollar
Decade-Celebrating QSR Meals
McDonald’s Canada's Throwback Meal Celebrates the 80s, 90s, and 00s
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Specialized Canadian Jars
Nutella Unveils the 'Savor the Beauty of Canada' Campaign
Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas
Svjetlana Deeba Latinčić Celebrates Timeless Elegance
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Digital Debit Card Campaigns
Interac Introduces 'The Lost Wallet Board' Installation in Toronto
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Iconic Reusable Red Cups
Starbucks Canada Spreads Holiday Cheer with Reusable Red Cup Giveaway
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Three-Sided Coins
Vdk Created a 3D Coin to Spark Conversations About Money, People and the Planet
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Sustainable Clothing Collections
New 'Regenration Nation' Collection is Inspired by Unity
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Immersive Banking Experiences
The CIBC Experience Centre Helps You Visualize Your Financial Future
Reimbursed Brunch Dates
Maple Mate Turns Single Canadians Living in the US into Ambassadors
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Accessible Train Fleet Designs
VIA Rail Canada Has Introduced a Cutting-Edge Fleet of Trains
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Small-Format Electronic Stores
Best Buy Canada to Operate 165 Small-Format Bell Canada Stores
Anti-Shrinkflation Pizza Campaigns
Domino's MOREflation Will Offer More Food for the Same Price
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Paperboard Gin Bottles
Georgian Bay Spirit's 100% Recycled Paperboard Bottle is Produced in Canada
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Peanut Butter Potato Cookies
Skippy is Returning to Canada with All-New Peanut Butter Snacks
Recycled Beer Bottle Ads
Corona's Campaigns Encourage Consumers to Recycle Empty Packaging
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Recycled Metal Jewellery
Reformation X Clair Waight Keller Create a Limited-Edition Collection
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Reconciliation-Focused Brand Campaigns
Lush is Introducing the Limited-Edition #92 Shampoo Bar
RFID-Enabled Tableware
Checkpoint Systems & McDonald's France are Enhancing Reusable Tableware
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Exclusive Sparkling Chunky Rings
Seb Brown Presents a New Series of Boldly Designed Rings
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Filipino-Inspired Fast Food
Jollibee Reintroduces Ube Pie and Expands Chicken Sandwich Menu
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Celebratory Scarf Collections
Dean Davidson's Limited Edition Icon Scarves Feature Yaw Tony's Art
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Recycled Maritime Plastics
LyondellBasell Delivers the New Plastics Made From Recycled Marine Gear
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Versatile Office-Ready Canoes
Lienenkugel Creates the Corporate-Ready Canoebicle
Anti-Fraud Educational Ads
Interac Punches Back at Fraud with a Unique Program: Fraud Fighters
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
Chocolate Spread Hot Air Balloons
Nutella Hosts an Immersive Hot Air Balloon Experience in Canada
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Complimentary Airline Snacks
Air Canada Announces Complimentary Snacks & Beverage Offerings
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Prebiotic Ginger Beverages
Recoup Sparkling Prebiotic Beverages Support Hydration & Gut Health
Bio-Based Eco-Minded Swimwear
Reformation's New Ref Swim Line Utilizes ECONYL Nylon and EVO
Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks
Gourmet Popcorn is on a Mission to Create Jobs
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Digital Food Insecurity Platforms
Community Food Centres Canada Introduces Food Security Now
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Canadian Eco Packaging Expansions
The Body Shop Recently Expanded its Refill Program to Canada
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Cheeky Refund Campaigns
Renault Introduces Relationship Breakdown Cover for Its Scenic SUV
Recycling Advocate Holograms
HypnoCat is Promoting the Great Cable Challenge in Waterloo Station
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Sustainable Medication Expansions
Cabinet Health is Launching 14 Products at Target
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Timeless Price Commercial Re-Runs
IKEA Canada Brings Back its Iconic Start the Car Commercial
Eco-Conscious Flash Drives
This New Flash Drive is Crafted From Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics
Anti-Plastic Hynotherapy Sessions
Cano Hypnotherapy Encourages People to #BreakUpWithPlastic
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Low-Cost QSR Snack Boxes
The Burger King $5 Snack Box Comes in Three Options
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Accessible Home Improvement Services
IKEA Canada Introduces Payplan by RBC
Carnival Mobile Truck Pop-Ups
SHEIN will Operate an Edgy Urban Campus Truck at the CNE
Innovative Circular Recycling Technology
SK Chemicals Has Gained European Recognition
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Chronic Desease Advocacy Groups
A Coalition of Wellness Companies Form End Chronic Disease
Earned Wage Campaigns
Chime's Nationwide Labor Day Tour Aims to Promote Its New Product, Mypay
Expanding Press-On Nail Offerings
KISS and imPRESS Nails Are Available at Shopper's Drug Mart
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
QSR Summer Hours Campaigns
KFC Canada is Extending Its Hours at 653 Locations Across the Country
Awareness-Raising Poverty Campaigns
Oxfam Australia Debuts a Platform Called 'Unaccept Inequality'
Maple Syrup Awareness Campaigns
The Bill the Maple Campaign Promotes the Use of Real Maple Syrup
Eco-Friendly Coffee Tumblers
Reborn Coffee Inc. Launched Its Latest Product — the Reborn Tumbler
QSR Summer Promotions
Starbucks Canada Offers Mobile Ordering and Rewards at Canadian Airports
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
India-Based Refurbishing Brands
ReFit Global Sources Phones for Affordable Second-Hand Reselling
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Sustainable Service Industry Toolkits
RECOUP Has Launched a New 'Bring it Back' Toolkit with PECT
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Corporate Gift Basket Ranges
Canada's Gift Baskets Debuts a New Range of Corporate Gift Baskets
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Accessible Sportswear Campaigns
Decathlon Launches the 'Play It Smart' Campaign in Canada
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Shared Kitchen Initatives
Metro & Food Banks of Quebec Address Food Insecurity
Dynamic Canadian Museum Expansions
Diamond Schmitt Architects Expands the New Brunswick Museum
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Country-Wide QSR Rewards Campaigns
Subway The Great Canadian Challenge Offers Rewards Points
History-Honoring Vibrant Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint Engages with the History of Making Change