All federally regulated financial institutions in Canada with equity greater than $1 billion are required to produce annual public accountability statements for clients and other interested stakeholders, outlining the company’s contributions to the Canadian economy and society.

DECLARATION
In accordance with regulations, RBC Financial Group is publishing this statement describing the contribution to the Canadian economy and society of Royal Bank of Canada and our prescribed affiliates.

REPORTING PERIOD
RBC has included all content required in the Public Accountability Statement in this 2005 Corporate Responsibility Report and Public Accountability Statement, as indicated in the chart below, covering activities from our fiscal 2005 (November 1, 2004 to October 31, 2005).

AFFILIATES
The information documented in this report captures activities from Royal Bank of Canada and all its prescribed affiliates and is reported collectively under the brand name RBC Financial Group (RBC). Affiliates that are either finance entities or federally regulated financial institutions under the Bank Act include RBC General Insurance Company, RBC Life Insurance Company, RBC Travel Insurance Company, Royal Bank Mortgage Corporation, The Royal Trust Company, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, RBC Action Direct Inc., RBC Asset Management Inc., RBC Private Counsel Inc., RBC Trustees International Limited and RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

 

Public Accountability Statement Requirements
 
Access to financial services for low-income individuals, senior citizens and people with disabilities
Examples of community economic development initiatives and support
Examples of support for small business
Debt financing to Canadian firms (table)
Charitable and other philanthropic donations
Examples of employee volunteer activity
Number of employees by province (table)
Income and capital income taxes (table)
Bank branch openings and closings (table)
ATMs installed and removed (table)
 

 

 

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