Businesses during the Pandemic

From: J Birch Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:08:55 PM To: justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca <justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca>; Chrystia.Freeland@parl.gc.ca <Chrystia.Freeland@parl.gc.ca>; dujarric@un.org <dujarric@un.org>; GlobalOttawa@globalnews.ca <GlobalOttawa@globalnews.ca>; news@skynews.com <news@skynews.com>; contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com <contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com>; tips@GlobalTVBC.com <tips@GlobalTVBC.com>; Secretary@HHS.gov <Secretary@HHS.gov>; Sky.Today <Sky.Today@sky.uk>; david.penberthy@news.com.au <david.penberthy@news.com.au>; media@gatesfoundation.org <media@gatesfoundation.org>; nytnews@nytimes.com <nytnews@nytimes.com>; jedmiston@nationalpost.com <jedmiston@nationalpost.com>; dir_enq@cso.gov.hk <dir_enq@cso.gov.hk>; info@bnn.ca <info@bnn.ca>; doug.fordco@pc.ola.org <doug.fordco@pc.ola.org>; accredit@gov.ru <accredit@gov.ru>; Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca <Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca>; media.relations@nike.com <media.relations@nike.com>; media.europe@nike.com <media.europe@nike.com>; KRiley@ajc.com <KRiley@ajc.com> Subject: Businesses during the Protests (Opinion)

Hey Everyone, I was reading a story about a man who might lose his business due to looting during the protests and he is concerned that he will not be able to continue. During this pandemic, small business has been greatly affected by the economic downturn and should not have to contend with looting or damage at this time. I was hopeful that we can group together with the city of Atlanta and help this store owner perhaps with donated stock or manpower to fix and fill the store. Perhaps we can start to organize a support network for all business affected by the pandemic and the protests to ensure that this owner and all business owners are protected and supported moving forward. Stay Safe, Stay Sanitized and Stay Supportive, John Ames Birch @johneames2