{"id":17737,"date":"2026-06-09T00:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T22:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=d8e16bbffba0eef6f4287de6b1f9ae85"},"modified":"2026-06-09T00:51:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T22:51:00","slug":"rio-tinto-canada-fund-boosts-community-investment-to-c13-million-to-better-meet-the-needs-of-canadians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=17737","title":{"rendered":"Rio Tinto Canada Fund boosts community investment to C$13 million to better meet the needs of Canadians"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n30% annual fund increase to support community resilience, Indigenous reconciliation and nature initiatives across the country<\/i><\/p><\/a><\/a>

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto is increasing its annual community investment commitment in Canada by 30% through the Rio Tinto Canada Fund, bringing total annual funding to C$13 million to support community-led initiatives across the country.<\/p>

\nAs community needs continue to evolve, the increased investment reflects Rio Tinto\u2019s commitment to supporting solutions that create meaningful, long-term benefits.<\/p>

\nCanada is home to some of Rio Tinto\u2019s most important operations, partnerships and communities, and the Fund reflects Rio Tinto\u2019s commitment to creating positive impact in the regions where it operates.<\/p>

\nSince its creation in 2008, the Rio Tinto Canada Fund has invested close to C$190 million in support of more than 600 organisations.<\/p>

\nRio Tinto Aluminium & Lithium Chief Executive J\u00e9r\u00f4me P\u00e9cresse said: \u201cCommunities are changing, as are the challenges they face. Through the Rio Tinto Canada Fund, we are helping advance Indigenous reconciliation, expand access to education and healthcare, support wellbeing and protect the environment for future generations.<\/p>

\n\u201cBy increasing our annual contribution to C$13 million and expanding the Fund across Canada, we are reinforcing our commitment to building stronger, healthier and more resilient communities, and we are playing an active role as a key stakeholder in the regions where we operate.\u201d<\/p>

\nTo help address these evolving needs, the Rio Tinto Canada Fund focuses on three strategic pillars that reflect priorities shared by communities across Canada: community resilience, Indigenous reconciliation and nature.<\/p>

\nCommunity resilience<\/b><\/p>

\nThe Fund supports initiatives focused on wellbeing, education, healthcare innovation, mental health, compulsive behaviours and food security, alongside partnerships such as Breakfast Club of Canada, Alloprof, Moisson Montr\u00e9al and Carrier Sekani Family Services.<\/p>

\nRio Tinto supports eight hospital Foundations in Quebec and as part of its longstanding partnership with the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation, the Rio Tinto Canada Fund recently contributed C$1 million in support of the MI4 initiative, which advances research and innovation in infection, immunity and global health challenges.<\/p>

\nMUHC Foundation President and CEO Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Laram\u00e9e said: \u201cStrong communities are built on strong health care systems, and that requires ongoing investment in research, innovation and the people who make progress possible. We are deeply grateful for Rio Tinto\u2019s longstanding partnership and commitment to improving lives through philanthropy. Their recent C$1 million investment in the fight against antimicrobial resistance is helping advance critical research to address one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Investments like this help accelerate discoveries, attract leading talent and fuel innovations that help us redefine what is possible in health care. Together, we are helping create a healthier future for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>

\nIndigenous reconciliation<\/b><\/p>

\nRio Tinto supports Indigenous-led initiatives that reflect a shared commitment to cultural preservation, education, environmental stewardship and community capacity-building. This is reflected through partnerships with Indigenous communities, including Haisla Nation, Cheslatta Carrier Nation, Stellat\u2019en First Nation, Nadleh Whut\u2019en and Saik\u2019uz First Nation in British Columbia, as well as the Innu communities of Pekuakamiulnuatsh, Ekuanitshit and Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam, in Quebec.<\/p>

\nFor more than a decade, the Rio Tinto Canada Fund has also partnered with Indspire to invest in the education of First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis students across Canada.<\/p>

\nNature<\/b><\/p>

\nThe Rio Tinto Canada Fund supports projects focused on biodiversity conservation, freshwater protection and climate resilience, including research partnerships with the University of Northern British Columbia and the Groupe de recherche sur l\u2019\u00e9cosyst\u00e8me du fjord du Saguenay (GREFS).<\/p>

\nTogether, these partnerships reflect Rio Tinto\u2019s commitment to supporting practical, community-led initiatives that respond to local priorities and create lasting positive impact.<\/p>

\nCommunity organisations and partners interested in initiatives aligned with the Fund\u2019s strategic pillars are encouraged to learn more about funding opportunities at Rio Tinto Canada Fund<\/a>.<\/p>

\nAbout the Rio Tinto Canada Fund<\/b><\/p>

\nEstablished in 2008, the Rio Tinto Canada Fund is Rio Tinto\u2019s national community investment platform, supporting initiatives across Canada focused on community resilience, Indigenous reconciliation and nature. By investing in projects that reflect local priorities, the Fund helps create lasting positive impact and contributes to a more sustainable future for communities.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nPlease direct all enquiries to malika.cherry@riotinto.com<\/a><\/p>

\nMedia Relations<\/b>Malika Cherry\nM +1 418 592 7293<\/p>

\nRio Tinto plc<\/b>6 St James\u2019s Square\nLondon SW1Y 4AD\nUnited Kingdom\nT +44 20 7781 2000\nRegistered in England\nNo. 719885<\/p>

\nRio Tinto Limited<\/b>Level 43, 120 Collins Street\nMelbourne 3000\nAustralia\nT +61 3 9283 3333\nRegistered in Australia\nABN 96 004 458 404<\/p>

\nriotinto.com<\/a><\/b><\/p>

\nCategory: Canada<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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