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At Canada Goose, we are committed to retail excellence and a deep understanding of our consumers. In June, we hosted our annual Store Manager Conference in Toronto, bringing together over 40 managers from across our more than 70 retail locations worldwide. For three action-packed days, store managers engaged in interactive sessions and workshops focused on product strategies, digital innovation, consumer insights, and more. They also had the opportunity to visit our factory, a highlight for many, where they experienced firsthand the craftsmanship, rich heritage, and relentless innovation behind each of our products. It concluded with an awards dinner, celebrating the team’s passion and dedication to delivering Canadian Warmth every day.

In celebration of Pride Month, our Diversity and Inclusion Team hosted events throughout June to promote inclusion and education for all employees. We are committed to building environments where people can be their authentic selves year-round. “Celebrating pride also raises awareness and provides learnings to those outside and inside the community.” - Jacob C., Canada Goose Developer, Product Offshore Outerwear. We were thrilled to welcome Victor Zhang from The 519 to lead a workshop for our employees. The dialogue focused on uplifting, empowering, and supporting 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace, and how to cultivate an inclusive environment where Two-Spirit, queer, and trans people can thrive. “It's about celebrating our uniqueness while finding common ground.” – Ryan Sia - MBA, PMP, CSM, Canada Goose Director, Technology Operations & Cybersecurity. To conclude our Pride festivities at Canada Goose, we hosted a vibrant Drag Brunch at our Toronto Headquarters with Tay BoBo, Virgo Queen, and Canada's Drag Race’s Luna Du Bois. Drag is a part of 2SLGBTQIA+ culture and celebrates diverse voices and different forms of gender expression within this community. Happy Pride!

During the month of June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month, recognizing and celebrating the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples. While many Indigenous groups share some commonalities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs. Our Diversity & Inclusion team is dedicated to empowering all employees through education, awareness, and cultural understanding. Part of that cultural understanding is learning about the cultural practices of Indigenous peoples and their significance. We were delighted to host Katie Longboat, originally from Six Nations of the Grand River, at our Toronto Headquarters to lead a beading workshop. Beading is a cultural art form deeply valued by Indigenous communities. This tradition, passed down through generations, serves as a means of preserving and conveying cultural knowledge, while also promoting wellness and fostering community. Explore more of her creations: https://lnkd.in/g8Rd-QWF

We are proud to share our recent recognition at Retail Council of Canada’s 2024 Excellence in Retailing Awards for Environmental Leadership 🏆. This award highlights our commitment to sustainability and uncompromised craftsmanship through Generations, our recommerce platform designed to keep Canada Goose products in circulation and reduce our environmental impact: https://lnkd.in/gVKBa287 Thank you Retail Council of Canada for this meaningful win! #RCCERA24

Today, we are proud to announce renowned designer, Haider Ackermann, as our first-ever Creative Director. With a vision grounded in purpose, his appointment signifies a new chapter in our story. “When it comes to the marriage of craftsmanship and beauty, there’s no one more fitting than Haider Ackermann. He intuitively understands Canada Goose as a brand apart from all others, and that authenticity, craftsmanship and performance are the cornerstones of our brand.” - Dani Reiss, CEO This partnership is marked by the launch of an exclusive style in support of Polar Bears International (PBI), which is at the forefront of efforts to study, understand and protect polar bears and their declining habitat. "What drew me to Canada Goose is not only how they have created a category, but also its authentic reputation and drive to stay committed to its purpose. My hope is that by coming together with the extraordinary climate champion Jane Fonda, we can help drive people to act – and to do it now." Haider Ackermann, Creative Director Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e7asJhtG

We are proud to announce Eco-Explorer & Athlete Mario Rigby as our newest Goose Person. Renowned for his incredible adventures, including his solo trek across Africa by kayak and foot covering over 12,000 km, kayaking the length of Lake Ontario, and being the first person to traverse the Turks & Caicos Islands by swimming, cycling, running and kayaking. His passion for sustainable, human-powered expeditions serves as an inspiration to us all. Mario is a dedicated advocate for diversity in the outdoors, devoting his life to inspiring others to embrace sustainable living and use their own two feet to connect with the world around them. His unwavering commitment to the planet and its people makes him a true trailblazer for a better future. Welcome to the Goose Family, Mario! “Get out, be brave, and explore the world.” – Mario Rigby

#LiveInTheOpen is a way of life. It is woven in everything we do, and everywhere we go. We asked Photographer Andrea Astarita and his crew what 'Live in the Open' means to them. They took us along on their adventure through South America to show us how they embody live in the open from dusk to dawn. "It means choosing sunrise over staying in. Hiking the tallest mountain. Being at the mercy of the elements. It means connecting with nature. Climbing higher, getting further, pushing harder. It means sharing it all with friends and creating new memories that we’ll never forget." - Andrea Astarita, Luke Jackson-Clark, Reinaldo Diaz, Federica Mueller, Nuno Magalhães