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TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2012 – McDonald’s Canada is giving its iconic Happy Meal a makeover and introducing a new automatic offering of yogurt and the choice of apple slices or new mini-sized French fries. The move is part of the company’s commitment to provide customers - especially its younger customers - with more nutrition-minded menu options. More

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TORONTO, ON (April 25, 2012) – On May 2, 2012, McDonald’s restaurants across the country will celebrate McHappy Day, an annual fundraising event where $1 from every Big Mac® sandwich, Happy Meal® and hot McCafé® beverage* sold will go to local children’s charities such as Ronald McDonald Houses.  More

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TORONTO, ON (March 28, 2012) – Today, McDonald’s Canada is taking the next step in its beverage growth strategy with the national launch of McCafé Real Fruit Smoothies. The company’s goal is to establish a leadership position in one of the country’s fastest growing beverage categories, with an estimated 61 million smoothies served to Canadians last year.2 The introduction of Real Fruit Smoothies is part of the evolution of the McCafé brand, which has been a strong contributor to the company’s position as Canada’s number one quick service restaurant in terms of comparable sales three years in a row. More

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TORONTO, ON (Nov. 7, 2011) – It’s no surprise that Canadians are coffee lovers, but what is surprising is what some are ready to give up to ensure they keep up their specialty coffee ritual. According to a recent study* conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of McDonald’s Canada, some Canadians are willing to go to great lengths and make lifestyle sacrifices to keep up a steady supply of their favourite specialty coffee beverage. More

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TORONTO, ON (November 7, 2011) – McDonald’s Canada is taking a major step today in its beverage growth strategy and building on its strong brewed coffee success with the national launch of the McCafé brand and the introduction of premium espresso-based beverages in the majority of its restaurants. The expansion of the McCafé brand and its product offering is part of the company’s goal to elevate its coffee portfolio and to become Canada’s favourite destination for great food and beverages. More

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Toronto, ON (Sept. 27) – From September 27th through October 31st, it will be very appealing for customers to “play with their food” as the MONOPOLY Game at McDonald's makes its highly anticipated return in participating restaurants all across Canada. More

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Toronto, ON (Sept. 13) – With the back-to-school and work rush a reality for many Canadians this month, McDonald’s is introducing new Fruit and Maple Oatmeal for on-the-go customers in search of a convenient, nutritious and satisfying breakfast option. More

Toronto, ON (September 7, 2011) – McDonald’s Canada today announced it is investing approximately $1 billion to undertake its biggest store-by-store brand transformation in the company’s 44-year Canadian history. With strong and sustained business results, the company is placing unparalleled focus on re-invigorating the look, feel and function of the majority of its more than 1,400 restaurants across the country. More

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2011 - With the goal of further empowering customers to make informed menu choices based on their individual dietary needs and preferences, McDonald’s Canada has developed a one-of-a-kind Nutrition Calculator App that is available for free from the iTunes App Store. More

TORONTO, May 18, 2011- Today, more than 1,000 McDonald’s Restaurants across Canada will flick the switch on free and unlimited Wi-Fi, as part of the company’s commitment to placing the customer experience at the core of its business. Whether using a smartphone, laptop or tablet, customers can catch up on emails, browse the Web and stay connected while enjoying their favourite McDonald’s food and beverages.  More