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Globe and Mail
03-07-2025
- Health
- Globe and Mail
‘Carney may have caved, but the rest of us don't have to.' Letters to the editor for July 3
Re 'Like Terry Fox, RBC executive refused to be defeated by bone cancer' (Report on Business, July 1): Bravo to The Globe for the achingly beautiful story about the inspirational Chinyere Eni. Now, more than ever, Canadians need to celebrate our heroes. Chinyere is a master class in courage, grit, passion and determination. Like Terry Fox, she represents the best of the Canadian values our country was built upon. I first met Chinyere at the first Ride to Conquer Cancer event in 2008. Her daunting push to the finish line of the 100-kilometre hilly course brought thousands of riders to their feet and many of us to tears. Her story became embedded in the DNA of the ride, now in its 18th year of raising funds for cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. I hope we all get a chance to reflect on our Canadian heroes like Terry Fox and Chinyere Eni. Parents and grandparents, may I suggest you take a few minutes to share Chinyere's story with your kids this week. It is a made-in-Canada story about a transformational Canadian hero very much worth sharing. Paul Alofs, former CEO of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Toronto Re 'Newfoundland A-G identifies potential fraud in travel nurse agency billings' (June 26): Better late than never, but why so late? Sixteen months after an admirably extensive and detailed Globe and Mail investigation ('Have nurses, will travel'), the Newfoundland and Labrador Auditor-General now reports findings that are, surprisingly, described as 'surprising.' Curiously absent in the long-overdue report is the typical ministry response. Audit best practices require management to acknowledge findings and commit to corrective actions with responsibilities, timelines and resources. A 2025 Ontario Auditor-General report on the safety of non-municipal drinking water contained 17 recommendations. Ministry of Health responses blandly agreed, but promises to 'evaluate,' 'consider' and 'explore options' proposed no timelines or accountabilities. This pattern of reluctance to confront problems until publicly exposed, then dodge responsibility, echoes federal disasters such as Phoenix and ArriveCan and serves as a cautionary reminder of the challenges facing incoming clerk of the Privy Council Michael Sabia. Chester Fedoruk Toronto Re 'The false world of mommy influencers' (Opinion, June 28): Oh, to be very young, photogenic and rich so you can offer breezy advice on achieving your (mostly) fantasy life! I'm all for new, fresh voices joining the conversation about shaping society, but more than equal weight must be given to years of hard-earned experience. To quote that famous influencer RuPaul, 'You better work.' Mike Karapita Toronto Re 'When 'justice' is a joke' (Opinion, June 28): I read with some interest your columnist's take on the sentencing of the young woman who was convicted of being an accessory to Karolina Huebner-Makurat's tragic murder. And by inference her support of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's criticism of 'left-leaning lenient judges.' Most people, I am sure, winced about the details behind Khalila Mohammed's offence. But your writer's view of what an appropriate sentence is falls back on tired notions, particularly that incarceration is the only form of 'real' deterrence. I am not privy to the evidence and submissions regarding Ms. Mohammed's background for the sentencing, but I venture to say it revealed she was sincerely remorseful and that her rehabilitation was well under way. And it would be hard to underestimate the crushing public opprobrium and personal humiliation that resulted from the nationally publicized details concerning her arrest and conviction. There is also the very real risk that sending someone to jail endangers their progress and commitment to social values – in your columnist's parlance, the 'lie down with dogs, get up with fleas' principle. I have no doubt that Justice Russell Silverstein would not shrink from imposing a substantial jail sentence if that had been appropriate for the offender in front of him. But in this case he didn't do what was popular, to your columnist or to the Premier of Ontario, for that matter. However, I have to think he did the right thing, not just for the individual involved but for the people of Ontario. It's now up to Ms. Mohammed to show whether he was right or wrong. Joe Wright Toronto Re 'What is behind Carney walking back the DST?' (Report on Business, July 1): Like Taylor C. Noakes, I am sorely disappointed in Mark Carney for cancelling the digital services tax. In fact, I'm kind of in a rage. All I can think of to do is to 'tax' those big American companies myself, by boycotting them. I'm cancelling my Amazon membership, forgoing Prime, using local taxi companies instead of Uber. I urge all Canadians to consider hitting back at those American transnationals that won't even pay a paltry 3 per cent in taxes to the Canadians who pay them billions. Carney may have caved, but the rest of us don't have to. Audrey Samson Halifax Prime Minister Mark Carney has shown regrettable weakness in cancelling the digital services tax – and he may be disappointed if he thinks that concession will be enough to get trade talks back on track. As Taylor C. Noakes argues, there is a perfectly good policy basis for taxing the enormous profits that American tech giants make in Canada. Now what will happen when President Donald Trump goes after our dairy and poultry supply management system, about which he has quite legitimate grounds for complaint, given its protectionist and market-distorting nature? Will that become the hill the Prime Minister chooses to die on? Peter Maitland Lindsay, Ont. Re 'Carney 'caved' on DST, according to U.S.' (July 1): It pains me to find myself in agreement with both the White House and Pierre Poilievre that the Carney Liberals 'caved' on the digital services tax. We've just watched the spectacle of tech oligarch Jeff Bezos essentially buying Venice for his multimillion-dollar wedding extravaganza, but we don't have the stomach to insist that he pay a 3-per-cent tax on the business he does in Canada? Those tax dollars are needed to finance all kinds of public infrastructure and services that support Amazon's success. Bezos and his tech bros need to pay their fair share. What happened to the promise of 'elbows up' – standing our ground and defending our values? Susan Watson Guelph, Ont. For those who say Canada caved to President Trump when the DST was cancelled, I remind them that we were not obliterated. Peter Woolstencroft Waterloo .................................................................................................................................. Letters to the Editor should be exclusive to The Globe and Mail. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. Keep letters to 150 words or fewer. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. To submit a letter by e-mail, click here: letters@
Cision Canada
20-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
RBC deepens its commitment to advancing reconciliation and human rights with the launch of its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan Français
The bank thanks 400+ First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, employees and business owners who shared their insights to help inform RBC's Reconciliation Action Plan and journey forward TORONTO, June 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) published its Reconciliation Action Plan: Pathways to Economic Prosperity – a strategic framework outlining the bank's measurable, long-term commitment towards reconciliation and plans to address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action 92 1 for Corporate Canada. Building on RBC's longstanding history 2 of working with Indigenous communities across Canada, the plan prioritizes the organization's actions and investments across five key pathways – Economy, People, Community, Environment and Leadership – to help drive inclusive economic growth, create positive social change and advance reconciliation. "At RBC, we believe that long-term Indigenous prosperity is at the heart of a growing economy and thriving society for Canada," said Dave McKay, President & CEO, RBC. "Helping advance reconciliation efforts by collaborating with Indigenous peoples, unlocking more opportunities for Indigenous participation, and creating greater access to capital will be critical to boosting Canada's long-term competitiveness. Our bank is deeply committed to doing more and working with Indigenous communities across Canada to help deliver on this ambition." Building upon the foundational progress RBC has made over the last several decades, the bank re-imagined the mandate of its Indigenous Banking team and leadership to transform its approach to Indigenous collaboration. Last year, RBC appointed Chinyere Eni, a commercial banking executive, a member of Little Pine First Nation (Cree) and a second-generation Nigerian (Igbo) to help shape RBC's Indigenous strategy for the future. In May 2024, RBC Origins was launched, along with a new Truth and Reconciliation Office led by Brittanee Laverdure, a member of Liard First Nation (Kaska Dena). The team grew with net new leadership mandates covering Transaction Advisory Services, Human Rights, Regional Banking, Strategy and Portfolio Initiatives. Today, these mandates are led by team members who bring decades of collective experience working directly with Indigenous communities. In collaboration with Phil Fontaine, Special Advisor to RBC and former three-term National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, RBC Origins aims to bring to life one of the guiding principles of RBC's Purpose Framework – Ideas for People and Planet™ of advancing human rights and reconciliation. The bank is committed to doing so by strengthening the intersection of its work holistically across RBC's Indigenous banking, sustainability, and human rights strategies. RBC has also evolved its strategy and community engagement model to build trust-based relationships and amplify Indigenous voices to help steward the next chapter of the bank's reconciliation journey. Chinyere Eni, Head, RBC Origins notes: "Many of the 1.8 million Indigenous Peoples in Canada 3 continue to live at the periphery of economic well-being. Creating meaningful change that will last for generations requires a focus on scalable systemic approaches to Nation-to-Nation building, enhancing Indigenous access to capital, fostering financial and community well-being, and creating opportunities to empower the next generation of Indigenous talent, entrepreneurship, sustainable development and innovation." The reconciliation journey requires deliberate and sustained efforts toward responsible and respectful practices. As such, RBC's Reconciliation Action Plan serves as the foundation for effective implementation, continuous measurement and monitoring, and transparency. "Developing this plan has been a meaningful journey unto itself. There's been a tremendous mobilization of leadership, talent and engagement within RBC and the process has served as an important catalyst to transform the way the bank intends to engage with Indigenous communities going forward," Fontaine adds. To help ensure that an effective methodology was in place to generate candid feedback, RBC Origins collaborated with lead agency, BOOM InterTribal, an Indigenous-owned and -led strategic and creative partner. BOOM engaged Archipel Research & Consulting to solicit insights and ideas from more than 400 Inuit, First Nations and Métis communities, employees and business owners across Canada. These insights helped inform the bank's strategic priorities and investments across five pathways: Economy: To contribute to the prosperity of Inuit, First Nations, and Métis communities through tailored advice, programs and financial solutions aligning to The RBC ® Inclusive Opportunities Blueprint. People: To be an employer of choice for Métis, First Nations and Inuit talent and to foster a supportive environment across Canada to help shape the future of RBC. Community: To promote the well-being and economic growth of Inuit, Métis and First Nations communities by supporting the areas of greatest needs impacting Indigenous communities. Environment: To advance environmental stewardship efforts and sustainable practices aligned with the RBC ® Climate Blueprint. Leadership: To advance reconciliation through greater leadership, governance, transparency and accountability across RBC's Canadian operations. Launching on the eve of National Indigenous Peoples Day and the summer solstice, the Reconciliation Action Plan is guided by the theme of 'Celestial Cycles'–a creative concept by BOOM InterTribal to reflect the cycles long used by Indigenous Peoples to navigate movement and decision-making. The concept mirrors RBC's own journey of reflection, continuous learning and evolution, guided by its Purpose. Emily Kewageshig, an Anishinaabe artist and storyteller from Saugeen First Nation No. 29 visually brought this to life in a way that honours the past while inspiring the future throughout the report. RBC's Reconciliation Action Plan will be reviewed in 2027 to evaluate the bank's progress, with subsequent biennial updates. RBC looks forward to continued progress and anticipates announcing an update later this summer related to the Economy pathway of its Reconciliation Action Plan. To learn more about RBC Origins and RBC's Reconciliation Action Plan, visit Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the "safe harbour" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any applicable Canadian securities legislation, with respect to RBC's Reconciliation Action Plan. For cautionary statements relating to the information in this press release, refer to the "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" section in RBC's Reconciliation Action Plan. About RBC Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 97,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at ® Registered Trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. For media inquiries, contact: Lara Banlaoi, RBC Corporate Communications
