Talk:Canada Goose (clothing)

Asking to add new image
Hi again! I'd like to ask about adding a new photo to the page, potentially to replace the photo of the Canada Goose products showing the logo. The new image shows part of the sewing process at the Toronto Canada Goose factory. I've uploaded it to Wikimedia Commons and worked through the process to make sure it is appropriately released. If you go to you should see it. Thank you in advance for looking at this and if anything else is needed for the image, please let me know! Canada Goose Isabella (talk) 20:51, 17 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I don't think this is a good idea. All four of the current images show the Canada Goose logo, and we really don't need another photo that focuses entirely on the logo. An image of the actual manufacturing process might be more useful (e.g., how the fill is added to the coats, the process of obtaining and managing the fur, etc). Risker (talk) 01:22, 18 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I agree with the sentiment that a better image of the manufacturing process would be preferred. But I disagree that it isn't a "good image to use" simply because of the prominence of the logo (also, at least in my own opinion, only one/two of the images in the article place prominence on that).
 * This article presently has five images, three of which focus on storefronts (two just being entrances), and only two of which abide by MOS:IMAGERELEVANCE guidelines concerning the article's actual content. I'd argue this image is much more relevant than the two storefront entrance images, as that actually (somewhat) depicts content that is written in the article (the Toronto production facility). Also, just for variety's sake, we could surely swap out one of those entrance images in place of this one... Leventio (talk) 04:04, 18 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I went ahead and added the following image, as well as another storefront image that is more relevant to the article's actual content. On a related note, I've also removed the non-relevant/decorative images that were previously in this article. If there is any contention with the use of the image provided by Canada Goose Isabella, feel free to revert so we can discuss it here. Leventio (talk) 22:04, 19 January 2024 (UTC)

Suggesting Charitable efforts section
Hello! I wanted to propose a brief Charitable efforts section draft for the article. This draft doesn't strive to cover every philanthropic endeavor the company has launched. Rather, I've tried to highlight a couple of notable initiatives that received a fair amount of coverage in reputable media outlets. Here is my proposed draft:
 * In 2019, Canada Goose instituted a program called Project Atigi, through which it has partnered with Inuit seamstresses across Canada to produce jackets and parkas.  Proceeds from the sale of this outerwear goes to the Canadian nonprofit organization Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.


 * As the COVID-19 pandemic was developing in March 2020, Canada Goose produced 2.5 million PPE units, which were delivered at cost to provincial and federal governments. In June 2020, the company announced it was donating another 20,000 uniforms to personnel at eight Mount Sinai hospitals in New York.

I'll ask User:Leventio if they would like to review, since they were very helpful with a previous request of mine. Other editors are welcome to review as well, if they feel one way or another about my proposal. Thanks! Canada Goose Isabella (talk) 21:55, 29 February 2024 (UTC)


 * User:Canada Goose Isabella, I just wanted to comment that I've noted your request and will be able to assist in the next few days. That said, if any other editor wants to tackle this, they are more than welcome to. Cheers! Leventio (talk) 04:28, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Thanks, User:Leventio! Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help with your review process. Canada Goose Isabella (talk) 16:23, 15 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Apologies for the delay in response over the past weeks. I don't see any issues with proposal. I suggest renaming the section title to "Social Impact" so the section can be expanded in the future, more broadly speaking. Leventio (talk) 03:18, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
 * No worries about the delay, User:Leventio. I really appreciate that you've come back to this. Changing the section title to Social impact is fine with me. If we made that change, would you feel comfortable adding the section draft text to the article? Let me know. And thanks again! Canada Goose Isabella (talk) 15:44, 3 April 2024 (UTC)
 * That sounds good. With that, I'm fine with the proposed content. I can add this later today, unless you have any additional proposals you want to include. Leventio (talk) 04:13, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
 * Nope, no further additions from me. Thanks so much, User:Leventio! Canada Goose Isabella (talk) 15:13, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
 * After a bit of a delay (apologies for all of them), the text has been inserted. Cheers! Leventio (talk) 21:51, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Suggest to move “Sustainability and treatment of animals” to new “Criticism” section
I visited this page to learn more about the controversy over Canada Goose’s treatment of animals, but it took me a long time to find the information in the “products” section. I don’t think that information belongs there.

It would be easier for future visitors to find the information if criticism/controversy were in a separate top-level section. I think this could be done while still maintaining a neutral point of view. GaramondQ (talk) 05:39, 21 May 2024 (UTC)


 * Top level "criticism" sections are typically avoided in most Wiki articles (usually done in the spirit of WP:CRIT). The approach is usually to integrate criticisms into their relevant sections (in this case, use of fur would fall under Products), providing balance throughout the article. Leventio (talk) 22:28, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the clarification and the link to WP:CRIT. It makes sense not to put undue weight on negative criticism.
 * Would a potential compromise be to rename the “Social Impact” section to “Social and Environmental Impact”, and relocate the subsection there? I think that would aid discoverability for readers who want to learn more about the issue from a neutral source. GaramondQ (talk) 06:20, 22 May 2024 (UTC)
 * I think that's a great idea. I went ahead and moved the subsection into the impact section. Leventio (talk) 22:14, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Suggesting sentence about creative director hiring
Hello again! Returning to this Talk page with a brief request. The company recently hired designer Haider Ackermann as its first creative director, and I was wondering if a line about that could be added to the end of the History section. I'll suggest a sentence and a citation:
 * In May 2024, Canada Goose appointed Haider Ackermann as its first-ever creative director.

I've cited a GQ piece above, but to further confirm that this is a notable development in the company's history, I also have links to a Vogue article and an Elle interview. Because User:Leventio has been quite active on the page lately—thank you, by the way, for all the work you put into that reorganization—I will tag them here. Of course, any other independent editors are welcome to weigh in as well! Thanks, Canada Goose Isabella (talk) 17:29, 29 May 2024 (UTC)
 * ✅ Superboilles (talk) 20:30, 30 May 2024 (UTC)
 * I appreciate the help, User:Superboilles! Canada Goose Isabella (talk) 12:51, 4 June 2024 (UTC)