TORONTO, July 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is proud to
support the efforts of the Government of Canada and our Veteran community to safely
relocate former interpreters and locally-employed civilians and
their families from Afghanistan,
who have bravely served alongside the Canadian Armed Forces through
the dangerous and continued deteriorating conditions in
Afghanistan.
As part of its commitment to foster greater economic resilience
by supporting newcomer integration through ScotiaRISE, Scotiabank
has pledged $250,000 to local
community organizations to provide settlement and integration
support for these Afghan families. Through its StartRight®
program, Scotiabank is also prepared to provide special newcomer
banking advice and solutions to help set these families up for
success upon arrival.
"Just as we honour the sacrifices and achievements of our
Canadian Veterans, we also recognize the tremendous contributions
local citizens and their families have made in service to our
country," said Dan Rees, Group Head,
Canadian Banking for Scotiabank. "Scotiabank is proud to work
alongside the Government of Canada
in their efforts to support these Afghan families as they adapt to
life in Canada."
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SOURCE Scotiabank