Groupe CH, the organization that owns the Montreal Canadiens, announced it will be temporarily laying off 60 percent of their personnel on Tuesday.
The layoffs are a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the order will take effect on March 30.
"Now more than ever, it is important to support our community and demonstrate our solidarity to one another. We are working extremely hard to limit the impact this situation will have on our employees. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our employees for their understanding and patience. During difficult times like these, our commitment to one another will help us rebound faster," Groupe CH owner, president, and CEO, Geoff Molson said in a statement.