RBC donates $100,000 to assist China earthquake victims

TORONTO, May 2008 — RBC announced a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross China Earthquake relief fund to support the enormous humanitarian relief and recovery efforts in the affected areas of China.

“We believe that corporations have a responsibility to step up to the plate in times of need, both at home and abroad, ”said Gordon Nixon, President & CEO of RBC. “We have a long-standing tradition of responding when communities are in need, and on behalf of our clients and employees around the world, we are proud to support the relief effort with a donation.”