This nationwide movement will unite and encourage Canadians to support local businesses, building towards Canada United Weekend on August 28 - 30, and deliver grant relief to help small businesses as they re-open

TORONTO, July 22, 2020 /CNW/ - As hundreds of thousands of businesses begin to re-open, RBC is pleased to announce the launch of Canada United – a national movement to support local businesses in communities across the country. As part of the movement, RBC has brought together more than 50 of Canada's leading brands, the national Chamber of Commerce network and business associations to rally Canadians to "show local some love" by buying, dining and shopping local.

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Supporting local business has never been more important and will be critical to moving Canada's recovery forward. Canada United gives every Canadian the chance to show their support through actions big and small.

Canadians are invited to join the Canada United movement by buying and dining local, including celebrating and supporting local businesses during the Canada United Weekend from August 28 to 30, 2020.

Canadians are also encouraged to watch the Canada United videos online at GoCanadaUnited.ca, like posts from @GoCanadaUnited on social media and use #CanadaUnited on Twitter to demonstrate their support. For each of these actions until August 31, 2020, RBC will contribute 5 cents up to a maximum contribution amount of $2 million to the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund, while working with government and corporate partners to source additional contributions to the fund during the course of the campaign. The Fund will provide small Canadian businesses with grants of up to $5,000 to cover expenses related to personal protective equipment (PPE), renovations to accommodate re-opening guidelines and developing or improving e-commerce capabilities.

"As Canadians continue to work hard to limit the spread of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to come together with one voice to safely support the re-opening of Canada's local businesses and our economy," said Neil McLaughlin, Group Head, Personal & Commercial Banking, Royal Bank of Canada. "Canada United was created to kick-start an economic rebound by rallying consumers to give local businesses the support they need to re-open during these uncertain times. By bringing together government, business associations and corporate Canada, we are looking to start a movement to get Canadians to buy local and support businesses across the country. We are genuinely excited by the energy that all of our partners are bringing to this effort."

Small Canadian businesses across the country will be able to apply for up to $5,000 in grant funding. The program intends to support small Canadian businesses of all kinds from across the country. The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund will be administered by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the national Chamber network. Small business owners who are interested in the program can visit GoCanadaUnited.ca to learn more about grant application details, including eligibility criteria, and to apply.

"If there has been one silver lining in all the tragedy and sacrifices of the current crisis, it has been the spirit of collaboration and unity of purpose that has been evident between levels of government, across provinces and across sectors," said Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce. "We are calling on that same unity of purpose with Canada United. Small, local businesses are the heart of our communities, our Main Streets and our economy. Together, it is time to show local some love."

Canada United is one part of RBC's journey to support the recovery of businesses across Canada as well as local economies. In June, RBC announced Points for Canada to stimulate local economies across Canada by giving clients double the points at restaurants and 30% more value when redeeming points for gift cards or paying in-store.

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We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.

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