Canadian Citizenship ceremony launches a year
of joint initiatives to help ignite Canadian pride
TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2017 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM)
(NYSE: CM) co-hosted a Canadian Citizenship ceremony today in
partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC), serving as the launch pad for a year-long collaboration
between the two organizations. Today's citizenship ceremony was one
of several that CIBC will co-host with IRCC in 2017 across
Canada.
With the ceremony taking place in CIBC's historic banking hall
at 25 King Street West in Toronto,
CIBC President and CEO Victor Dodig,
alongside The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship welcomed 21 people as new Canadian
citizens.
"I know from my own personal experience that citizenship
ceremonies are a significant milestone and the final step along the
path of becoming a Canadian citizen," says Minister Hussen. "This
is a proud moment for new Canadian citizens, who have worked so
hard to reach this point. IRCC is happy to partner with CIBC to
host these special ceremonies across the country as we celebrate
Canada 150. Throughout this
commemorative year and beyond, I encourage all Canadians to
celebrate their citizenship and reflect on what it means to be
Canadian."
"We are very proud of our shared 150-year history with
Canada, and what better way to
build a prosperous future than with the help of our newest
Canadians," says Victor Dodig,
President and CEO, CIBC. "My family chose Canada as our home a generation ago and I'm
honoured to live in this great country that embraces and celebrates
all aspects of diversity and inclusion which helps shape our strong
communities."
The location of today's ceremony was symbolic for CIBC. Known
today as Commerce Court North, the building opened in 1931, and its
34 stories remained the tallest building in the British
Commonwealth until 1962. Its construction during the Great
Depression represented a statement of confidence in the stability
of the bank and long-term growth in Canada.
Founded in 1867, CIBC shares a longstanding history with
Canada. As a proud Canadian
company, it has contributed to shaping our nation into one of the
best in the world, helping people prosper and businesses grow, as
it builds the bank of the future.
In celebration of 150, CIBC is asking Canadians how they
#StandForCanada by joining the conversation on Twitter @CIBC,
Facebook (www.facebook.com/CIBC) and Instagram @CIBCNow. To
learn more about CIBC's proud history, download the CIBC150 App and
discover new stories every week.
About CIBC
CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution
with 11 million personal banking and business clients. Through our
three major business units - Retail and Business Banking, Wealth
Management and Capital Markets - CIBC offers a full range of
products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking
network, branches and offices across Canada with offices
in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news
releases and more information about CIBC can be found
at www.cibc.com/ca/media-centre/ or by following on
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SOURCE CIBC