Scotiabank Launches Scotia Growth Institute, Commits Over CA$100 Billion to Support Canada's Growth

08:17 AM EDT, 09/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Scotiabank (BNS.TO) launched Scotia Growth Institute, which it said will help advance long-term economic growth and competitiveness in Canada and across North America. Scotiabank also committed over CA$100 billion in financing, underwriting, and investment to be available over the next five years, to support Canadian companies and projects in key sectors, it said Monday. The bank said it will also dedicate CA$50 million, through its ScotiaRISE commitment, to programs that build skills, talent, and capacity, it added. Scotiabank appointed Ambassador Kirsten Hillman as Lead Strategic Advisor for the Scotia Growth Institute, it said. "The Institute will examine where Canada can accelerate, and what it will take to turn the country's strengths into lasting prosperity," said Chief Executive Officer Scott Thomson.