Guest Post by Mark Crispin Miller
This would, theoretically, put the injured out of their misery (and get them out of everybody’s hair), while also freeing the Canadian medical establishment from its incapacitating “bafflement”
Canadian companies offer freebies, discounts to customers vaccinated against COVID-19
May 9, 2021
Canadian companies are trying to move the needle on COVID-19 vaccinations with discounts and freebies for customers who show proof they’ve received their first dose.
Insurers, food businesses and even tech companies are unveiling promotions aimed at convincing people to get the jab in exchange for savings and giveaways.
Experts say the offers lend corporate clout to an important cause, but also encourages consumers to return to favourite shops or discover new and local brands amid temporary lockdowns.
“You might be reluctant to over-expose yourself in non-discretionary places and that’s all part of this strategy,” said Joanne McNeish, a Ryerson University professor specializing in marketing.
