How the CEO of one of Canada’s biggest food retailers is rallying community during COVID-19

Author Nickie Shobeiry
Paramount CEO Mohamad Fakih is calling on business leaders who have the financial means to step up and give back

Why It Matters

While small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges, those in the business community who do have the means to contribute to relief efforts have an important opportunity to help mitigate some of the virus’s effects on society, says Mohamad Fakih, founder of the Fakih Foundation, Paramount Fine Foods, and the Canada Strong campaign.

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