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Vancity announces 2025 financed emissions reduction targets

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Vancity is the first Canadian financial institution to set reduction targets for financed emissions in commercial and residential real estate under the target setting guidelines of the UN Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) and is taking a rigorous approach to climate science-aligned target-setting.

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  • Vancity is the first Canadian financial institution to set reduction targets for financed emissions in commercial and residential real estate under the target setting guidelines of the UN Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) and is taking a rigorous approach to climate science-aligned target-setting.
  • The credit unions 2025 absolute-reduction targets cover the two main sources of financed emissions in its lending portfolio: residential buildings, and commercial service buildings.
  • The targets are as follows:
    For residential and commercial buildings, which cover 81% of the lending on Vancitys balance sheet, the credit union is targeting the following by 2025:
    A 17 per cent reduction in absolute financed emissions for residential buildings by 2025 from a 2019 base year.
  • A 27 per cent reduction in absolute financed emissions for commercial real estate service buildings by 2025 from a 2019 base year.

Vancity launches Retrofit Program for Non-Profit Affordable Housing Providers

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Non-profit housing providers, that are also Vancity members, are eligible to apply for grants up to $80,000 to support the development of retrofit projects.

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  • Non-profit housing providers, that are also Vancity members, are eligible to apply for grants up to $80,000 to support the development of retrofit projects.
  • Collaboration with program applicants will further shape the program, ensuring the unique needs of non-profit housing providers are met.
  • Designed to support and simplify the retrofit process, the new program is intended to complement existing government supports, such as the CleanBC Social Housing Incentives Program, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Affordable Housing Program, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporations National Housing Co-Investment Fund.
  • Vancity is funding strategic partnerships with the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA) and the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) to roll out the Non-Profit Housing Retrofit Program.

Vancity and community partners rally to support displaced Ukrainians

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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Vancitys Ukrainian Banking Program builds on the credit unions long-running Resettlement Assistance Program for Government Assisted Refugees and has been developed in consultation with community partners to meet the needs of displaced Ukrainians and support their transition to Canada.

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  • Vancitys Ukrainian Banking Program builds on the credit unions long-running Resettlement Assistance Program for Government Assisted Refugees and has been developed in consultation with community partners to meet the needs of displaced Ukrainians and support their transition to Canada.
  • Vancity is proud to be part of a wide community response rallying to welcome them and create a safe haven at a time when they need the worlds support.
  • Ensuring that displaced Ukrainians have access to financial services including opening a bank account in BC and Canada is a critical post arrival settlement support.
  • Vancity thanks its many partners who are working to support new arriving Ukrainians.

Westland Insurance continues to grow across Canada, expands presence in BC and Alberta

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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EckRim Agencies has two locations in Central Alberta and Wm.

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  • EckRim Agencies has two locations in Central Alberta and Wm.
  • Were very excited to continue to grow our network in both BC and Alberta with these acquisitions, says Jamie Lyons, President & COO of Westland Insurance.
  • Westland continues to invest in and grow its business in Canada, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
  • Westland provides expertise and advisory-based services across a broad range of insurance lines, including personal, commercial, specialty and niche classes.

Westland Insurance announces two acquisitions in Ontario, extending reach in commercial and personal insurance lines across Canada

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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MCR Insurance and Walter Roberts Insurance are both located in Ontario, an area of strategic importance for Westland.

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  • MCR Insurance and Walter Roberts Insurance are both located in Ontario, an area of strategic importance for Westland.
  • Ontarios importance to the Canadian insurance marketplace makes it a key part of our national strategy, says Donna Barclay, Executive Vice President, Commercial and Eastern Canada Operations at Westland.
  • Westland continues to invest in and grow its business in Canada, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
  • Westland provides expertise and advisory-based services across a broad range of insurance lines, including personal, commercial, specialty and niche classes.

Westland Insurance acquires two brokerages, expands presence in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish peoples, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westland Insurance Group continues to grow with the acquisition of two new brokerages: Saskatchewan-based Booth Burnett Insurance and Savante Insurance in Manitoba.

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  • Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish peoples, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westland Insurance Group continues to grow with the acquisition of two new brokerages: Saskatchewan-based Booth Burnett Insurance and Savante Insurance in Manitoba.
  • Westland is Canadas largest independently owned Canadian brokerage, and these latest acquisitions expand its presence further across Canada.
  • Were proud to welcome these two established brokerages to the Westland family, says Jamie Lyons, President & Chief Operating Officer.
  • Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada.

Westland Insurance Acquires Freeman Insurance in Innisfail, Alberta

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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SURREY, British Columbia, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen first nation) Territory Westland Insurance Group Ltd., Canadas largest independent Canadian-owned brokerage, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Freeman Insurance Agencies in Innisfail, Alberta.

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  • SURREY, British Columbia, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen first nation) Territory Westland Insurance Group Ltd., Canadas largest independent Canadian-owned brokerage, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Freeman Insurance Agencies in Innisfail, Alberta.
  • Freeman has been serving Innisfail and surrounding communities since 1946, providing solutions for residential, personal, auto, farm, commercial and life insurance.
  • Through two generations of ownership, Freeman Insurance has been dedicated to its community, providing consistently exceptional and reliable client service across a broad range of insurance needs.
  • Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada.

Westland Insurance Acquires Stewart Morrison Insurance and Transure Insurance Inc., expands presence in Ontario

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Were thrilled to welcome Marlene Morrison Nicholls, Ken Nicholls and the entire Stewart Morrison team to the Westland family, says Jamie Lyons, President and Chief Operating Officer of Westland.

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  • Were thrilled to welcome Marlene Morrison Nicholls, Ken Nicholls and the entire Stewart Morrison team to the Westland family, says Jamie Lyons, President and Chief Operating Officer of Westland.
  • Like Westland, Stewart Morrison is a second-generation brokerage thats deeply rooted in its communities.
  • As we continue our journey of national expansion, were honoured to be able to serve five additional communities in Ontario through the tremendous group of insurance professionals at Stewart Morrison.
  • Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada.

Vancity waives wire transfer fees to Ukraine and dedicates financial support for humanitarian relief

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH and TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS/VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancity today announced it is temporarily waiving wire transfer fees to send money to Ukraine.

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  • TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH and TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS/VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancity today announced it is temporarily waiving wire transfer fees to send money to Ukraine.
  • Vancity members will be able to send money to friends or family members in Ukraine without fees.
  • In addition to waiving wire transfer fees, Vancity is providing support by donating $50,000 in total to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and to local Ukrainian organizations here in Canada.
  • As the situation evolves, Vancity is reaching out to local partners to allocate the other $25,000 to support the people in Ukraine.

Aviso Wealth joins Vancity campaign to support flood relief for communities in need

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Aviso Wealth is making a $30,000 donation to the Vancity Humanitarian Fund held at Vancity Community Foundation, which Vancity will match dollar for dollar, bringing the total donation to $60,000.

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  • Aviso Wealth is making a $30,000 donation to the Vancity Humanitarian Fund held at Vancity Community Foundation, which Vancity will match dollar for dollar, bringing the total donation to $60,000.
  • By partnering with Vancity, a values-based financial co-operative, Aviso Wealth is demonstrating its commitment to supporting local communities throughits credit union partners across Canada.
  • Through the Humanitarian Fund, Vancity will distribute donations to various organizations carrying out flood relief and recovery activities in and around the affected regions.
  • Aviso Wealth is one of Canada's largest independent wealth management firms, with over $100 billion in assets under administration and management.