Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada announced on Wednesday that it is donating to the Canadian Red Cross as part of its efforts to help those affected by the ice storm in New Brunswick.
The insurer is donating a total of $15,000; the money comes from the Sun Life Financial International Response Fund at the Canadian Red Cross, an international corporate sponsorship in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross created in 2005.
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According to the latest news, the recent ice storm caused hundreds of utility poles and thousands of kilometres of wires to collapse, leading to widespread power outages that have affected over 133,000 homes and businesses. The northeast part of the province was the most affected by the outages, with thousands of residents without power.
“Many residents and businesses in New Brunswick have been impacted by the ice storm and are facing various challenges,” said Sun Life Financial Canada senior vice-president, individual insurance and wealth Léo Grépin. “Our thoughts are with those affected and we will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the proper support is in place for anyone who needs it.”
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“In addition, we are committed to helping our clients impacted by the ice storm with their individual needs whether that is providing quicker access to funds, extension of payment terms or any other special handling that is required, whenever they need us,” Grépin added.
Clients of Sun Life who have been affected by the extreme weather event and require special assistance are encouraged to contact the company.
Individuals who want to contribute to the cause in their own way can also make a donation to the Canadian Red Cross.
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