2024 sponsors

Each year the Pride and Remembrance Association is proud to align with sponsors who share the same values of inclusivity, goodwill, volunteerism and sportsmanship within the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

BMO

BMO is a proud ally and supporter of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, we celebrate individuals living as their true authentic selves.  We have been a proud sponsor of the Pride and Remembrance Association's annual pride & remembrance run since its inception in 1996. We also demonstrate our ongoing support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community through many other community and customer-focused initiatives.  We were the first bank in North America to work alongside Mastercard to introduce True NameTM, because we believe that all our customers should feel comfortable using their chosen name. 

Follow BMO on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to see how we’re breaking down barriers and living with Pride all year round.

 #BMOPride

Follow along with TEAM BMO fundraising page

CGI

CGI is proud to be a gold sponsor for the 2024 pride & remembrance run.  One of CGI’s key pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy is "Progressing through Partnership", which focuses on partnering with local non-profit organizations and businesses to create an equitable influence in the places we call home.  

At CGI, we are committed to creating a safe, equitable, and inclusive space for members of LGBTQ2IA+ communities and their allies, and to foster engagement through awareness, advocacy, celebration and partnership. We are on a journey to create real, actionable change. This combined with our integrated health and well-being offerings, allows our professionals to be the best versions of themselves and thrive personally and professionally. CGI continues to be recognized annually as a Great Place to Work, as well as one of Canada’s Top Diversity Employers for 2024. Find your new career at www.cgi.com.

Follow along with Team CGI fundraising page

GM Canada

GM Canada is thrilled to return as a sponsor of the 2024 pride & remembrance run, a long-held tradition of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We look forward to running, walking, rolling, and cheering alongside our 2SLGBTQ+ employees and allies once again on June 29. @gmcanada

Follow along with GM PLUS fundraising page

Interac

Interac is proud to support the pride & remembrance run that brings our employees and communities together to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Smartwool

It is our social impact mission to empower wellness for all through connection and equitable access to a healthy planet. One of our goals is to cultivate a true feeling of belonging in the outdoors. At our core, we believe that we must help enable everyone to feel welcomed and valued outside. The outdoors should be a place of enjoyment, connection, and freedom for all. Participating and supporting the pride & remembrance run is one way for us to help achieve this goal.

Chipotle 

Chipotle has long embraced diversity and inclusion and we recognize the importance of creating a safe and welcoming environment where all guests, employees and restaurant team members can be their real, authentic selves. We are proud to participate in this year’s Pride & Remembrance Run with a Cheer Booth!

General Mills

General Mills has been nourishing families for more than 150 years and doing good has always been a key ingredient in how we show up. We are committed to advancing our culture of belonging and creating positive impact in the towns where we live and work. The pride & remembrance run is one amazing way that we can show up and support our amazing General Mills Canada Team of 2SLGBTQ+ and Allies, as well as the greater community around us, all while having a fab time. Good luck to all of the walkers & runners today!

Goodlife

At GoodLife Fitness, we strongly believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of the community. This includes the LGBTQ2+ community, who often face unique challenges when accessing fitness facilities and services. We have developed training for our Associates that focus on issues specific to the LGBTQ2+ community, such as gender identity, expression and sexual orientation, while introducing this year our Allyship learning. In addition, we have taken steps to ensure that all of our facilities are welcoming to all individuals. This includes providing options for universal change rooms and washrooms and offering a variety of fitness classes and personal training options that are inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We recognize that diversity is a reality, while equity and inclusion are ongoing processes, and we are committed to continually improving our policies and practices to better serve the needs of all communities. To this end, we regularly partner and consult with community members and advocates to ensure that our policies and initiatives are responsive to the needs and concerns of those we serve.

P&G Canada

For more than 30 years, P&G has championed 2SLGBTQ+ equality, working to create superior experiences for 2SLGBTQ+ consumers and employees that drive growth and positively impact individuals and communities. As part of our ongoing dedication to diversity, equality, and inclusion, we want to ensure that our support reaches the 2SLGBTQ+ community in meaningful and impactful ways. We are proud to be sponsoring the Pride & Remembrance Run which has raised $3 million for 2SLGBTQ+ charities since 1996. By working together, we can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Reliance

At Reliance, we are committed to becoming the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and Team Members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With a diverse workforce of 2,750 team members, we are proud to support like-minded organizations where our customers and team members work and live. For the third year in a row, Team Reliance will tie up our laces for the pride & remembrance run to celebrate the progress of our 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We are Proud To Be Reliance!

Starbucks

There are still a lot of the discrimination and prejudice that 2SLGBTQ+ people continue to face. Approximately 1 in 5 hate crimes target someone in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. There is a rapid increase in violence against 2SLGBTQ+ people in many countries, and Canada is no exception.  

At Starbucks Canada, Pride is a joyful display of solidarity and support. We at Starbucks are celebrating it by creating awareness and helping organizations that offer assistance to the 2SLGBTQ+ community through volunteering w/ Canadian organizations who fight for equal rights, who demand an end to hate crimes and violence, and who provide assistance to those in need.