Supporting United Way for over 45 years to create stronger and healthier
    communities for families to live, work and raise their children

    TORONTO, Jan. 17 /CNW/ - CIBC (CM: TSX;NYSE) - CIBC employees and
retirees have once again opened their wallets to generously support United Way
of Canada - Centraide Canada and its work towards improving the social
conditions of Canadians. CIBC raised a total of $7.75 million, including a
$2.9 million corporate donation, for United Way in 2007, which equates to an
average donation of more than $435 from each of its contributing employees and
retirees.
    "Whether it is individual employees volunteering at United Way agencies,
or a small group of employees organizing an annual hockey tournament to raise
funds, CIBC and our employees are committed to making a difference in our
communities," said Gerry McCaughey, CIBC's President and Chief Executive
Officer. "We are pleased to work with the United Way to achieve this goal."
    CIBC's largest annual corporate donation goes to United Way, which the
bank, its employees and retirees have supported for over 45 years through
their fundraising efforts and personal donations. Thousands of CIBC employees
dedicate their time to this worthy cause.
    "CIBC's employees and retirees demonstrate leadership through their
volunteerism and financial contributions, putting their words into action when
it comes to social responsibility," said Al Hatton, CEO and Chair, United Way
of Canada - Centraide Canada. "By supporting the communities where employees
work, where their families grow and where their business is conducted, they
are changing the lives of many - now and for the future."
    United Way of Canada - Centraide Canada (UWC-CC) is the national
organization for the 122 United Ways - Centraides across Canada. It acts as a
voice for its members within the Canadian voluntary sector and internationally
and provides leadership, programs and services to its members. The national
organization also maintains a close relationship with United Way of America,
United Way International (UWI) and through UWI, with other United Way
organizations around the world.
    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. With a strategic focus on youth, education and health, and employee
commitment to causes including the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run
for the Cure, United Way and the CIBC World Markets Children's Miracle
Foundation, we are investing in the social and economic development of
communities across the country. In 2007, CIBC group of companies contributed
more than $36 million worldwide to charitable organizations and community
initiatives. Of this, $27 million was invested in Canada to support national
regional and local organizations. To learn more, visit www.cibc.com/pas