Canada NewsWire
QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 1, 2022
QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, following record participation in the sixth edition of its major Canada-wide philanthropic contest, iA Financial Group is pleased to announce the twelve (12) finalists. Recipients will share the considerable sum of $500,000 to develop their project or pursue their mission to support people with disabilities* and their communities. The public has until November 24 to go to donations-contest.ia.ca and vote for the most inspiring projects in four geographical areas (Quebec, Ontario, Western Canada, Northern and/or Atlantic Canada).
Philanthropy is a core value at iA Financial Group in accordance with sustainable development and tangible community support. Last year, the Group donated more than $7.5 million to various social services, health, environmental and educational organizations. This major philanthropic contest is part of our efforts to contribute to community growth wherever the company operates.
This year, iA Financial Group is committing half a million dollars in donations to be shared among twelve finalists. Four $100,000 donations will be awarded to the charities with the most support in each of the major geographical areas of the contest, and eight $10,000 donations will be given to the remaining finalists.
"On behalf of iA Financial Group, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the charities who participated in our major philanthropic contest. Reading their entries makes us appreciate the profound difference they make every day in the lives of people with disabilities. We wish the best of luck to all finalists," says Denis Ricard, President and CEO of iA Financial Group.
In addition, iA Financial Group's 8,500 employees will be asked to select their four favourite charities, which will share an additional $20,000 in donations. The winners will be announced during the week of December 5, 2022.
iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IAG (common shares) and IAF (preferred shares).
*Motor, sensory, mental or intellectual disability, disabling disease, developmental disorder.
SOURCE iA Financial Group
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