We’re VCIB, Canada’s values-based bank. We’re using finance as a tool to drive lasting positive change in our communities—building a greener, more sustainable, and more affordable future. See for yourself!

📣 Attendees of the 2022 Toronto Real Estate Forum! Take a deep dive into apartment-specific financing processes in Session 2: “Financing the Deal: Investment and Interest Rate Outlook” - presented by VCIB’s Eric Visser.

Sincere thanks to everyone across Canada who is working to address the affordability crisis on this #NationalHousingDay, and every day. We were so pleased to join Options for Homes as a lead sponsor in support of their National Housing Day fireside chat.

Last year we created a first-of-its-kind impact investment program to help solve the lack of acquisition funding for #AffordableHousing. And it worked! Learn how our partnership with @parkdaleland resulted in a tried-and-true financing model:

📣 Community housing members and partners attending the 2022 ONPHA Conference! Stop by our booth today and tomorrow to engage in meaningful conversations on how to support #AffordableHousing and #CommunityHousing. #ONPHACon #FinanceChange @ONPHA

VCIB’s new high interest savings account was designed to help affordable housing providers reserve their funds securely while earning a prime-linked interest rate. Your investments made with VCIB help finance projects driving positive change:

Huge shoutout to our partner @Futurpreneur! The Growth Accelerator program, supported by VCIB, provided 25 young entrepreneurs with expert guidance on how to grow their businesses - including Sue-Rose Reed’s design-forward and sustainable Oneberrie: https://t.co/SdGW9D8Pqq

The CEO-to-median-worker ratio is not yet a thing in Canada, but Vancity has been pushing big banks to disclose it. This article sheds light into the damages of wealth inequality: https://t.co/VOVULhTbFu

Last year, our incredible partner @TrilliumHousing set out to build 216 stacked townhouses with $68 million financing from VCIB. Now, Maxx Urban Towns is starting to welcome its first tenants! Learn how they're creating more affordable homes:

The numbers speak for themselves. With 34% of income derived from sustainable lending and investments, Vancity Group—which includes VCIB—is financing Canada’s sustainable future. We’re excited to be at the top of this international list!

Vancity is honoured to be a Sponsor for @BearsLairTV, premiering September 11th on APTN! Watch as 18 Indigenous entrepreneurs from across the nation showcase their businesses and their meaningful and impactful stories for the chance to win $100,000!

After last month’s $3.2-million EV fleet project financing deal with Vancouver-based 7 Generation Capital, @BankVancity says it is looking for more opportunities to help fund transportation’s transition to net-zero. https://t.co/QE3p3RA7xN

VCIB’s $33.9 million financing will support @ottawacity's Better Homes Loan Program, which allows residents to borrow funds to finance energy efficiency retrofits. Learn how the program is reducing GHG emissions in Ottawa homes:

Financing is the missing piece to unlock the potential of #EVfleets. Learn how our partnership with 7Gen is supporting an “EVs-as-a-service" model, the first of its kind in Canada: https://t.co/pgfs6nOSDK

Our partnership with 7Gen showcases a new business model to facilitate #EVfleet transition. VCIB’s $3.2 million loan will support 7Gen’s purchase of 10 EV trucks and equipment, to be leased by @gobolt_ to accelerate Canada's EV fleets: https://t.co/VZAJ9j4ohX

It's been just over a year since we announced our goal of getting to net-zero by 2040. 🧵

VCIB’s partnership with @AccelerateZev aims to decarbonize the transport sector while supporting the mobility of workers through a just transition. Learn how we’ll work together to bolster Canada’s #ZEV supply chain: https://t.co/HEAEvFE7Tu

What started as a curiosity turned into a passion to accelerate Canada’s #netzero transition. Learn how Jonathan Frank is dedicating his life’s work to creating innovative financial solutions for a #lowcarbon future:

VCIB recertified as a #BCorp with an impact score of 136.8, a 53% increase on our original score! Learn how our purpose-driven lending has increased our impact: https://t.co/gQfiYgw67N @bcorpuscan @BCorporation

After serving in the interim role, we’re thrilled to welcome @christineyvr’s as VCIB’s CEO! Learn more: https://t.co/bGCU9fapST

What role does the healthcare sector play in getting to #netzero? The team at @Dialysis_DMC asked themselves the same question and took action. Learn how DMC’s innovation is modeling the future of healthcare: