Partnerships
Through our partnerships and collaborations with Canadian businesses and non-profit organizations, we thrive to increase equitable opportunities for Canadian Black women, provide insight into the barriers we face in the workplace and use an intersectional approach to fighting racism and discrimination in the Canadian marketing industry.
“Thank you to our Founding Partners for supporting us in making impactful, inclusive and equitable change in Canada for Black Women.”
- The Canadian Black Standard
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 86,000+ 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 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries.
MLSE is one of North America’s leading providers of unimaginable experiences. MLSE is the parent company of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBAGL), TFC II (USL), and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
The NBA is a global sports and media business built around three professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, and the NBA Development League. The league has established a major international presence with games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 47 languages and NBA merchandise for sale in more than 125,000 stores in 100 countries on 6 continents.
Our Commitment
Our commitment is to sustainable actions. This is the foundation of what The Standard is all about.
We ask all of our Partners to commit to the following standards:
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Commit to using the Standard portal as a resource for Talent Acquisition
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Commit to creating an intentional measurable and monetary initiative in their Annual Plan, specific to the advancement of Black Women
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Commit to internal investment into anti-Black racism and unconscious bias training initiatives. This includes Allyship and Advocacy training
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Commit to implementing a hiring, growth and retention strategy that supports Black Women
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Commit to % increase of internships annually and mentorship opportunities to enrich the pool of pipeline talent
RBC Black
Entrepreneur Program
RBC Black Entrepreneur Program
RBC is committed to helping create opportunity, growth and equity for Black entrepreneurs.
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“As soon as we stop believing the narratives set out for us by those who have no concern for our success, our success begins to unfold.”
- Catriona Smart