Scotiabank: Young People

Scotiabank believes that young people are vital to the growth of our communities and supporting their education and well-being is an investment in the long-term security, stability and growth of both our communities and our business. By giving generously to important community projects and recognizing employees who volunteer their time and energy to local causes, we strive to make a positive difference wherever we operate.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank - "The Price of Equality"
Scotiabank’s campaign, the “Price of Equality” has gained a lot of attention globally, where it successfully addressed the gender wage gap in Peru, known to be the highest in Latin America.

Health & Healthcare

Recipes For Learning -- Scotiabank Trains Canteen Cooks
As Scotiabank steps up its Nutrition for Learning (NFL) programme, targeting students in 38 primary level institutions, it recently hosted workshops for several school canteen cooks. The workshops, which have been conducted by master chef Jacqui Tyson, sought to equip canteen and administrative personnel in schools with the knowledge and skill to prepare nutritional and healthy meals for students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An Estimated $970,000 Raised for Charity at the 2018 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k
More than 6,700 people took part in the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k, raising an estimated $970,000 for 70 local charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. This brings the grand total since 2007 to over $8 million.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotiabank Charity Challenge Continues to Drive Community Commitment
Canada's longest running marathon – the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon – takes place this weekend for the 54th year, with participants raising money for 68 local charities.

Education

University of Ottawa Wins National Champion Title in Environmental Challenge
In northern food-insecure communities, students from the University of Ottawa are manufacturing commercial grade hydroponic systems housed in shipping containers enabling communities to grow their own food locally.

Education

Ryerson University Team Wins Youth Empowerment National Champion Title
Ryerson University students partnered with a local school in Pisac, Peru to implement a horticultural education program designed to generate a sustainable revenue stream for the school.

Diversity & Inclusion

In CEO Takeover, Young Woman Shows the Way for Future Women Leaders
One day last October, 18-year-old Sindy Mosquera traded in her role as high school student to become CEO at Scotiabank’s Colombian subsidiary Banco Colpatria, one of Colombia’s largest banks. It was an opportunity that changed her life.

Diversity & Inclusion

FitSpirit and Scotiabank Empower Canadian Girls to Stick with Sports
Today, Canadian not-for-profit FitSpirit announced the Scotiabank FitSpirit Celebration in Toronto. The Celebration is the culmination of FitSpirit's 10-week program where participating young women run a five or 10 kilometre race, encouraging them to push their limits while having fun being active.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Donates $10,000 to Flood Relief Efforts in New Brunswick
To support our customers, employees and all community members, Scotiabank is donating $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to assist with relief efforts in New Brunswick following recent flooding in the province. Our thoughts go out to the people of New Brunswick.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Donates $1 Million to the CHU Sainte-Justine Ahead of Banque Scotia 21k de Montréal Race Weekend
As thousands of runners prepared to take part at the 16th annual Banque Scotia 21k de Montréal, one of Quebec's most important road races and fundraising runs, Scotiabank announced its $1 million donation to Montreal's Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre.

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