HSBC Bank Canada

Takes the Reins of Community Leadership by Donating $300,000 to Support Stanley Park Restoration

This generous contribution will help fund the cost of repairing the damage to Stanley Park, a national treasure and one of the great urban parks of the world, after a major windstorm hit the Vancouver area in December 2006.

HSBC Bank Canada announced their donation during the Stanley Park Restoration Telethon sponsored by Global Television that ran from January 8 to 12, 2007. A cheque was presented by Lindsay Gordon, President and CEO and Jeff Dowle, Executive Vice President, Branch Banking of HSBC Bank Canada to Mayor Sam Sullivan, Park Board General Manager Susan Mundick and Park Board Commissioner Heather Holden at the bank's headquarters on January 9th.

"I am pleased that HSBC Bank Canada is taking a major role in contributing to the restoration of Stanley Park," said Mayor Sam Sullivan. "I hope that other companies follow HSBC Bank Canada's lead and support the rebuilding of Vancouver and Canada's national treasure."

Park Board Commissioner Heather Holden added: "The Park Board appreciates this exceptional level of support in our restoration efforts of what is considered one of the world's most beautiful urban parks."

"As an organization that highly values the protection and conservation of the environment, HSBC Bank Canada is very pleased to support Stanley Park Restoration," said Lindsay Gordon, President and Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bank Canada. "We are headquartered in Vancouver and we want to give back to the community that has contributed so much to our success for over 25 years. Stanley Park is one of the greatest urban parks in the world and HSBC strongly encourages other companies to play a part in restoring it."

HSBC Helps Carry on the Campaign
HSBC Bank Canada is providing continued support to the park's restoration campaign by accepting donations to "Vancouver Park Board - Stanley Park Restoration" at any HSBC Bank Canada branch until April 30, 2007. By the end of January more than $20,000 had been collected for the park's restoration.

Banners in the Park Sustain Fundraising Efforts
On February 7th Jeff Dowle, Executive Vice President, Branch Banking of HSBC Bank Canada and Korina Houghton, Vice Chair of the Park Board were on hand, along with Global Television to unveil banners that have been installed over two pedestrian walkways in Stanley Park. The banners support the park's restoration by reminding visitors that amidst the damage they encounter in the park there is hope for renewal and that they can be a part of the park's recovery by donating at any HSBC Bank Canada branch across Canada.

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About HSBC

HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has more than 170 offices and is the leading international bank in Canada. With around 9,500 offices in 76 countries and territories and assets of US$1,738 billion at 30 June 2006, the HSBC Group is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations.

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