Ontario MPP
Participation Guide.
Let’s Celebrate Local Convenience Stores and Help Make Wishes Come True
Ontario MPPs play an important role in recognizing the frontline staff who keep our communities running. By participating in Convenience Store Week, you’re helping highlight the essential services these stores provide and showing your support for the convenience industry and our fundraising efforts for Make-A-Wish® Canada.
Learn how you can participate, below.
Visit a Local Convenience Store in Your Riding
Meet the frontline team, say thank you, and take a photo with staff. These visits mean a lot to store employees and send a strong message of support.
Share Your Visit on Social Media
Post a photo or short video with a message of thanks using the hashtag #ConvenienceStoreWeek and tag @ConvenienceCan and @MakeAWishCA.
Example: “Thanks to the team at [Store Name] in [Community] for everything you do! Proud to support #ConvenienceStoreWeek and @MakeAWishCA.”
Highlight the Week at Queen’s Park or in Your Newsletter
Include a mention of National Convenience Week in your newsletter, website, or constituency updates.
Let us help.
Visiting a c-store and need a sample script for a video? See below.
Need help finding a store to visit or want to coordinate your visit with our team? We’re happy to help arrange introductions and media/photo opportunities.
Contact us at: info@convenienceindustry.ca
"Thank-you [insert store/chain] and your hardworking staff for your dedication to serving the community and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Canada to help grant heartfelt wishes this Convenience Store Week."
"This is Convenience Store Week and today, I had the pleasure of visiting the team at [INSERT STORE]. I want to thank them, and all of the dedicated convenience store operators and employees who work around the clock to keep the lights on and doors open. Convenience stores make communities stronger. This week, they are giving back to our community and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Canada. Be sure to stop by your local store!"
"I would like to extend a big thanks to my local [insert store] and the staff here in [insert city/town] where I most often get my [gas/bread/milk/etc.]. Convenience Store Week is an important time to recognize the impact small business has in our communities. Thanks for being community minded and raising funds to support Make-A-Wish."
"Community convenience stores are often the first part time job for students, new immigrants, and future small business owners. I want to thank the hundreds of staff who work at stores in my riding of [insert riding]. Thanks for serving our community 24/7 – 365 days per year."