TORONTO, May 10, 2017 /CNW/ - BMO Financial Group,
CIBC, Royal Bank of Canada,
Scotiabank and TD Bank Group are donating $500,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support the
devastating flooding in Québec, Ontario, BC and New
Brunswick.
Conrad Sauvé, President and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross, notes
that local Red Cross volunteers have been activated in communities
across the country. "Our team is on the ground providing emergency
support services, from shelter and lodging, to information and
first-aid as needed," says Mr. Sauvé. "The support from the banks
and all Canadians allows us to help individuals, families and
entire communities recover from the damaging effects of the
flooding."
Donations to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the Spring
Floods 2017 Appeal are being accepted at all five banks,
effective May 11. To directly support
impacted populations inside Québec, donations should be made to
Spring Flood 2017 Appeal,
Québec Designation.
The banks are committed to helping those impacted by the
flooding and we recognize the personal circumstances of individual
clients and will work with them during these challenging times.
Clients are encouraged to contact their bank for details on
available financial relief programs.
SOURCE CIBC