What: Called “Hudson’s Bay Charter for Change” it's a 10-year, CAD 30 million commitment through the retailer’s foundation to support five organisations focused on education, employment and empowerment.

Why is it important: Programmes are set to impact more than 300 000 lives.

Hudson’s Bay is partnering with five charitable organisations: Indspire, Black Youth Helpline, CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals, CPAC Foundation and MLSE Foundation.

Altogether, they will impact more than 300 000 lives through programmes beginning with scholarships and bursaries, initiatives with school districts and families to keep kids in school and initiatives to help immigrant upgrading their professional skills.

Hudson’s Bay Makes a Multimillion Dollar Commitment to Equality