TMX Group pledges support to Food Banks Canada in response to COVID-19

TORONTO, March 18, 2020 /CNW/ - TMX Group has donated $50,000 to Food Banks Canada, a national charitable organization dedicated to helping Canadians living with food insecurity, in support of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts across Canada.

"At all times, but particularly in times of crisis, our country's food banks play a crucial role in helping people in need," said TMX Group interim CEO John McKenzie. "In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage all Canadian organizations to band together to lend financial assistance to these and other these vital support agencies."

The COVID-19 Response Fund was established to help fund direct support to ensure local food banks can continue to respond to the impact of COVID-19 in their communities. All funds will be used to bulk purchase and distribute food and share resourcing with food banks across Canada. The COVID-19 Response Fund is accepting online donations.

About TMX Group (TSX-X)

TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, and Trayport which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London and Singapore. For more information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on Twitter: @TMXGroup.

SOURCE TMX Group Limited