Taiga Building Products (TBL) announces intention to adopt the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

BURNABY, BC, May 1, 2020 /CNW/ - Taiga Building Products Ltd. ("Taiga" or the "Company") is announcing its intention to adopt the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy ('CEWS'). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact, revenues of the Company have been reduced by approximately 30% in April and Management expects the decline to continue until at least the end of May. The Company expects to incur significant revenue losses for the second fiscal quarter as a result. The Company is reviewing all aspects of its operations to ensure it continues to thrive and is well positioned once the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic subsides

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SOURCE Taiga Building Products Ltd.

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