MONTREAL, Jan. 28, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank will donate $15,000 to various relief organizations to support communities on the Acadian Peninsula affected by the recent ice storm.

"Several of our clients and employees are among those affected. Therefore, we naturally want to come to their assistance," said Réjean Després, Vice-President – Personal and Commercial Banking, Atlantic Canada. "National Bank's history on the Acadian Peninsula dates more than 100 years. Our thoughts are with the storm victims and their families."

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With $232 billion in assets as at October 31, 2016, National Bank of Canada, together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. The Bank has more than 21,000 employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. The Bank's securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at nbc.ca or via social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

SOURCE National Bank of Canada

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