The company rapidly regained consumer trust under his leadership after the outbreak cost the company millions and sent its stock price plummeting. Following the downing of flight PS752, McCain “felt the tragedy warranted his response,” according to an emailed statement from Maple Leaf Foods. McCain appears to have acted regardless of political or business risk, said Anastakis. Get more business in your inbox Get the business news and analysis that matters most every morning in our Star Business email newsletter. It’s unlikely that Ottawa will engage with the commentary, he said, or that McCain will follow up with more on this topic.

Source: thestar January 13, 2020 18:42 UTC