Learn how ScotiaRISE is impacting communities.
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We have committed $500 million in community investment by 2030 to help people RISE
At Scotiabank, we believe that when people have the tools and opportunities to thrive, they can rise beyond challenges and shape a more resilient future.
Launched in 2021, ScotiaRISE is Scotiabank’s 10-year, $500 million community investment commitment. Its goal is to help create economic resilience by helping individuals and families access opportunities for economic growth, adapt to change, overcome barriers, and fully participate in the economy.
As ScotiaRISE evolves, we continue to refine our approach in response to shifting community needs and broader social, environmental, and economic conditions.
Beginning in 2026, ScotiaRISE will be guided by a refreshed strategic framework anchored in four pillars: Education, Employment, Community Needs & Cohesion and Resilient Economy.
Focus areas
ScotiaRISE will invest in four focus areas across the geographies where Scotiabank operates:
Education
Equipping disadvantaged youth with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to thrive amid challenges.
Employment
Creating inclusive employment and entrepreneurship opportunities to enhance financial security for individuals and families.
Community Needs & Cohesion
Strengthening community resources to meet basic needs and to promote participation in social and economic life.
Resilient Economy
Supporting social, environmental, and technological initiatives that promote economic growth and sustainability.
$212 Million
Total ScotiaRISE Investment Delivered since 2021
3 Million+
Critical Moments supported since 2021*
300+
Community Partners currently Supported since 2021
$88.9 Million
Community Investment Delivered in 2025
247,607
2025 Employee Hours Volunteered
$21.4 Million
Raised during the 2025 Employee Giving Campaign
Latest news
Healthcare data platform a key pillar of Canada’s new AI strategy
ScotiaRISE partner St. Michael’s Hospital has developed a national health data platform that is connecting patient data across hospitals to improve care
Scotiabank invests in AI knowledge and talent, renewing its partnership with Queen’s Smith School of Business
The Scotiabank Centre for Analytics & AI at Smith School of Business aims to build an AI-ready workforce through applied research and experiential learning
YMCA and Scotiabank partner to offer better outcomes for youth facing high school suspension
Program helps high school students across Canada experiencing challenges with support to stay in school
Empowering Indigenous youth one dance step at a time
National charity uses the power of dance to inspire Indigenous youth and boost high school graduation rates
Bringing Mi’kmaw belongings home to Nova Scotia for future generations
Mi’kmaw artisans play a key role in multi-year effort to return traditional items from the Smithsonian Institution to a new museum in Debert, N.S.
Housing is critical for Atlantic Canada’s economy, community well-being
Scotiabank Atlantic Summit conference in Halifax explored the housing affordability crisis and its ripple effects, other regional challenges and solutions
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