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Media Advisory & Photo Opportunity - CIBC to announce further details related to its support of the Pan/Parapan Am Games

TORONTO, May 3, 2012 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) will announce initiatives related to its commitment as the lead sponsor for the 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games on Friday May 4.

Along side senior executives from CIBC, TO2015 and representatives from all three levels of government will be budding, current and former Pan Am Games athletes - who will share their love of amateur sport, their goals of representing Canada internationally and dreams of reaching the podium.

When:  
Where: 
 Friday, May 4, 10:30-11:30 am
230 Front Street East Toronto (Parking lot next to CIBC Branch)
Who:
  • Richard Nesbitt, Senior Executive Vice President, CIBC
  • Ian Troop, Chief Executive Officer, TO2015 Organizing Committee
  • The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment
  • The Honourable Bob Rae, Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre, and Leader of the Federal Liberal Party.
  • The Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister responsible for the 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games
  • Councilor Mark Grimes, Chair of the Mayor's Pan Am Secretariat
  • Molly Killingbeck, a multiple Pan Am and Olympic medalist. Molly is now a national team track coach. She coached the Canadian Men's Gold Medal relay team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
  • Canadian Pan Am and Parapan Athletes
  • Local school children

There will also be sport demonstrations before and after the event for B-roll and additional photo opportunities.

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC is committed to supporting causes that matter to our clients, our employees and our communities. We aim to make a difference in communities through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer spirit of employees. In 2011, CIBC contributed more than $35 million to charitable and non-profit initiatives in Canada to support national, regional and local organizations.

You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.

For further information:

Media contact: Sean Hamilton, Director, CIBC External Communications, 416-304-8456 or cell 416-886-2567.

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