On Thursday, the President of Toys "R" Us Canada Melanie Teed-Murch released a statement on the company's website that 82 stores in Canada are remaining open for business, despite closings going on in other regions. In a statement, the Toys R Us president said, that "We are taking the necessary steps to ensure the iconic Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us brands live on for many generations to come in Canada.