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MONTRÉAL, Dec. 9, 2019 /CNW
Telbec/ - Stakeholders from different backgrounds are expressing
their support to the Publisac, owned by TC Transcontinental
(TSX: TCL.A) (TSX: TCL.B), and calling for a constructive dialogue
with the City of Montréal to ensure that the current distribution
model is maintained. By rallying in support of the Publisac, these
stakeholders stand united in a historic moment:
- Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (CSD)
- Syndicat des travailleurs industriels et commerciaux
(STIC)
- Syndicat des Teamsters (Québec)
- Unifor – the largest union in Québec's pulp and paper
sector
- Fédération de l'industrie manufacturière (FIM-CSN)
- Fédération nationale des communications (FNC-CSN)
- Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
(FCCQ)
- Conseil du patronat du Québec (Québec Employer
Council)
- Hebdos Québec
- Métro Média
- The Suburban
- Alliance Forêt Boréale
- Conseil de l'industrie
forestière du Québec (CIFQ)
- Resolute Forest Products
- Table des élus du Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean
- Table des élus de la Manicouagan
All agree: the Publisac is currently irreplaceable for
households, local newspapers and merchants who use it, in addition
to generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs in Québec. They
recognize the importance of the environmental transition and
believe that the Publisac is a responsibly managed product.
They are joining their voices to ask the City of Montréal not to
follow through on the recommendations of the Commission
permanente sur l'eau, l'environnement, le développement durable et
les grands parcs (Standing Committee on Water, the Environment,
Sustainable Development and Large Parks). All stakeholders advocate
instead the establishment of a dialogue between the City of
Montréal and all interested parties. Such a dialogue should
identify the best ways to achieve reduction at source within the
current distribution system, while taking into account all aspects
(environmental, social and economic) of sustainable development and
the democratic role played by local information. It is up to the
population to determine the future of the Publisac, by easily
exercising the opt-out if it wishes, and not the public
authorities.
About TC Transcontinental
TC Transcontinental is a leader in flexible packaging in
North America, and Canada's largest printer. The Corporation is
also positioned as the leading Canadian French-language educational
publishing group. For over 40 years, TC Transcontinental's
mission has been to create products and services that allow
businesses to attract, reach and retain their target customers.
Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong
values held by the Corporation and its employees.
TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to
pursue its business activities in a responsible manner.
Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), known as
TC Transcontinental, has over 9,000 employees, the majority of
which are based in Canada,
the United States and Latin America. TC Transcontinental had
revenues of more than C$2.6 billion
for the fiscal year ended October 28,
2018. For more information, visit TC Transcontinental's
website at www.tc.tc.
SOURCE TC Transcontinental