Bell Let's Talk

Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund announces 10 new grant recipients

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

"The Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund is essential to facilitate the growth of our well-established Recovery College.

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  • "The Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund is essential to facilitate the growth of our well-established Recovery College.
  • "Sagkeeng Child and Family Services is pleased to receive the support of the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund.
  • "As an Indigenous Government, we are thrilled to receive a Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund grant.
  • It is with a grateful heart that we acknowledge the support from the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund.

Bell Let's Talk congratulates the 2023 Community Fund grant recipients, including many who are providing housing supports

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

$2 million annual fund for community-based mental health organizations that improve access to mental health care, supports and services

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  • $2 million annual fund for community-based mental health organizations that improve access to mental health care, supports and services
    MONTRÉAL, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Bell today announced the 2023 Bell Let's Talk Community Fund grant recipients, including 16 organizations that focus on providing housing services for Canadians in need.
  • "The Bell Let's Talk Community Fund has provided over 1,100 grants to Canadian organizations providing mental health supports and services since 2011.
  • This year, there is increased demand on charities that offer housing for people struggling with mental health issues.
  • The grant from the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund helps us support our clients in addressing their mental health needs which will increase their success towards greater resiliency and recovery."

IWK Foundation announces $1-million donation from Bell Let's Talk to support emergency mental health care within redeveloped IWK Emergency Department

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

"Bell is proud to play a role in providing cutting-edge mental health care to young people from across the Maritimes by creating a mental health and addictions area within the IWK Emergency Department," said Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, Bell Canada.

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  • "Bell is proud to play a role in providing cutting-edge mental health care to young people from across the Maritimes by creating a mental health and addictions area within the IWK Emergency Department," said Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, Bell Canada.
  • The IWK Emergency Department continues to experience record-breaking patient visits, including those requiring mental health care.
  • "Research in stigma and trauma informed care shows that experience in the Emergency Department impacts how patients and families feel about seeking future mental health care.
  • Today's announcement builds on our shared commitment to improving the provision of emergency mental health care and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness," said Jennifer Gillivan, President & CEO, IWK Foundation.

Bell announces closing of amendments to its securitization program to add sustainability-linked pricing

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bell Canada (Bell) announced today that it has amended its existing Cdn $2.3 billion securitization program to add sustainability-linked pricing.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bell Canada (Bell) announced today that it has amended its existing Cdn $2.3 billion securitization program to add sustainability-linked pricing.
  • "We are pleased to announce the closing of amendments to our securitization program to add sustainability-linked pricing.
  • Bell selected these two targets as they collectively cover the vast majority of Bell's total carbon footprint.
  • Bell has also received an A- score in the 2022 CDP annual ranking, demonstrating our leadership in climate transparency and action.

Bell announces first Sustainability-Linked Derivatives

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Supporting our ongoing objective to achieve the highest environmental, social and governance standards

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  • Supporting our ongoing objective to achieve the highest environmental, social and governance standards
    MONTRÉAL, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bell Canada (Bell) announced today that it has entered into its first Sustainability-Linked Derivatives (SLDs).
  • "We're proud to announce our inaugural Sustainability-Linked Derivatives.
  • Bell selected this Sustainability Performance Target (SPT) to support its objective to meet its science-based targets for GHG emissions reduction by tying performance with financial costs.
  • The SPT will be measured as of 2030 and a limited assurance review of Bell's targets will be performed by an independent third party.

Bell Let's Talk thanks Canadians, governments and organizations around the country for creating positive change for mental health

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Throughout the day, 30 organizations that are taking action to create positive change shared the incredible work they are doing to help Canadians struggling with their mental health.

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  • Throughout the day, 30 organizations that are taking action to create positive change shared the incredible work they are doing to help Canadians struggling with their mental health.
  • "On behalf of Bell Let's Talk, thank you to all the amazing organizations that are working so hard to help improve the mental health of Canadians.
  • Events took place across the country on Bell Let's Talk Day yesterday to support the work of Canadian mental health organizations and the people they serve.
  • Since 2011, the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund has supported  over 1,000 local and grassroots mental health organizations all across the country.

Bell Let's Talk announces another $1M in funding for post-secondary student mental health programs

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

According to Mental Health Research Canada, more than 1 in 2 Canadians who said they needed mental health support are not getting the help they need.

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  • According to Mental Health Research Canada, more than 1 in 2 Canadians who said they needed mental health support are not getting the help they need.
  • These programs, that align with the Standard, are helping to create change and address the real and immediate mental health concerns within the student population who are under tremendous stress.
  • Bell Let's Talk is committed to continuing to support student mental health and well-being across the country to create positive change."
  • Schools like the University of Manitoba are using Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary funds to support the current mental health needs of their students.

Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund announces 11 new grant recipients

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

- Debra Diubaldo, Wisdom Holder and Community Auntie and Bobbette Shoffner, Executive Director, Mount Carmel Clinic

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  • - Debra Diubaldo, Wisdom Holder and Community Auntie and Bobbette Shoffner, Executive Director, Mount Carmel Clinic
    "We are thrilled to receive a Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund grant for our Arab Refugees and Newcomers Counselling Program.
  • With this grant, our program will be able to reduce barriers to access mental health services for Arab refugees and newcomers."
  • "VIBE Arts is thrilled to be a recipient of a Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund grant, supporting our Boreal Creates Arts for Mental Health and Community Engagement Program.
  • While much remains to be done, together, in partnership with Bell Let's Talk - we are taking the first step to creating positive change."

Bell Let's Talk starts the new year by committing an additional $10 million for mental health programs ahead of Bell Let's Talk Day and invites everyone to join Canada's national day for mental health on January 25

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 9, 2023

Today, Bell is announcing an additional $10 million towards our goal of $155 million for Canadian mental health programs.

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  • Today, Bell is announcing an additional $10 million towards our goal of $155 million for Canadian mental health programs.
  • This action will replace the donation of 5 cents per interaction that Bell has made in previous years on Bell Let's Talk Day.
  • In addition, Bell Let's Talk Day will be putting a spotlight on mental health organizations across the country that are providing supports and services for Canadians experiencing mental health issues – organizations that Bell Let's Talk is proud to support.
  • Since then, Bell Let's Talk Day has become the world's largest conversation about mental health, increasing awareness and helping bring about real change.

Bell's customer first approach delivers industry leading CCTS improvements

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

While complaints to the CCTS as a whole decreased by 25%, Bell again outpaced national competitors with an impressive 38% decrease.

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  • While complaints to the CCTS as a whole decreased by 25%, Bell again outpaced national competitors with an impressive 38% decrease.
  • "Our impressive CCTS results highlight the positive effects of our team's commitment to delivering customer-first service experiences," said Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada.
  • "I am so proud of the progress we've made to match our accelerated broadband network expansion investments with enhancements to our customer service processes and digital self-serve platforms.
  • We recognize that the journey continues and we strive every day to make it easier for our customers to do business with Bell.