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Published: 2021-12-06 10:43:26 ET

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JOINT STATEMENT BY CANADIAN BANKS AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES
REGARDING ANNUAL MEETINGS IN 2022

TORONTO, ON, December 6, 2021 – This is a joint statement issued by BMO, CIBC, Canadian Western Bank, Laurentian Bank, National Bank, RBC, Scotiabank, TD Bank Group, Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life, Manulife and Sun Life. Each of us continues to actively monitor the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the directives from public health and government authorities for group gatherings and social distancing. We have been taking a series of proactive precautionary measures to help protect the health and well-being of our employees, clients and communities. This degree of care and concern extends to all of our shareholders and policyholders. Although we may be able to resume in-person annual meetings in 2022 with the appropriate health and safety protocols in place, we have been carefully considering alternatives for our respective meetings in light of the continued and unpredictable circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health restrictions and potential protocols recommended by public health authorities and organizations.

As a result, we have once again jointly obtained a court order that enables our 2022 annual meetings to be held, as electronic-only or as hybrid meetings, as determined by each financial institution. The order permits our meetings to be conducted over one or more of webcasting, teleconference or other electronic means, in each case in addition to, or instead of, an in-person meeting, and permits alternative means for distributing meeting materials. In March 2020 and December 2020, we jointly obtained a similar court order. We are considering ways to enhance the participant experience in 2022, leveraging the learnings from our respective 2020 and 2021 annual meetings. The order was obtained because Canadian banks and insurance companies are not permitted to conduct an electronic annual meeting in lieu of an in-person meeting without relief from the court.

We believe these are prudent measures to protect the health and well-being of our stakeholders, while supporting shareholder and policyholder engagement and their ability to attend and exercise their rights. Each institution is committed to presenting their respective meeting in a manner that supports constructive shareholder engagement.

The specific arrangements for each annual meeting will be announced separately prior to the scheduled date. We encourage our shareholders and policyholders to visit our websites in advance of our annual meetings for the most current information.

Bank of Montreal

BMO Life Assurance Company

Media Relations

Paul Gammal
(416) 867-3996
paul.gammal@bmo.com

Investor Relations
Bill Anderson
(416) 867-7834
bill2.anderson@bmo.com

The Bank of Nova Scotia

Media Relations

Laura Mergelas

(437) 244-7863

laura.mergelas@scotiabank.com

Investor Relations

Sophia Saeed

(647) 973-6961

sophia.saeed@scotiabank.com

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Media Relations Trish Tervit (416) 813-9119 trish.tervit@cibc.com	Canadian Western Bank Investor Relations Chris Williams (780) 508-8229 chris.williams@cwbank.com
Laurentian Bank of Canada Media Relations Merick Seguin (514) 451-3201 merick.seguin@lbcfq.ca Investor Relations Susan Cohen (514) 970-0564 susan.cohen@lbcfq.ca	National Bank of Canada Media Relations Marie-Pierre Jodoin (514) 394-4209 mariepierre.jodoin@nbc.ca Investor Relations Marianne Ratté 1-866-517-5455 investorrelations@nbc.ca / relationsinvestisseurs@bnc.ca
Royal Bank of Canada RBC Life Insurance Company Media Relations Gillian McArdle (416) 842-4231 gillian.mcardle@rbc.com Investor Relations Asim Imran (416) 955-7804 asim.imran@rbc.com	The Toronto-Dominion Bank Media Relations Natasha Ferrari (416) 400-9098 natasha.ferrari@td.com Investor Relations Gillian Manning (416) 308-6014 gillian.manning@td.com

Great-West Lifeco Inc. The Canada Life Assurance Company Media Relations Liz Kulyk (204) 391-8515 media.relations@canadalife.com Investor Relations Deirdre Neary (647) 328-2134 deirdre.neary@canadalife.com	Manulife Financial Corporation The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Media Relations Gillian Earle (289) 834-0862 gillian_earle@manulife.com Investor Relations Hung Ko (416) 806-9921 hung_ko@manulife.com
Sun Life Financial Inc. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada Media Relations Rajani Kamath (416) 979-6070 rajani.kamath@sunlife.com Investor Relations Yaniv Bitton (416) 979-6496 investor_-relations@sunlife.com

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329 South Oyster Bay Road #2085
Plainview, NY 11803
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Performance results were prepared by Enhanced Investments, and have not been compiled, reviewed or audited by an independent accountant. Performance estimates are subject to future adjustment and revision. Investors should be aware that a loss of investment is possible. Account holdings are for illustrative purposes only and are not investment recommendations. Additional information, including (i) the calculation methodology; and (ii) a list showing the contribution of each holding to the portfolio’s performance during the time period will be provided upon request.
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Certain investments are not suitable for all investors. Before investing, consider your investment objectives and applicable fees. The rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long term investments. Investment losses are possible, including the potential loss of all amounts invested. Information provided by Enhanced Investments is for informational and general educational purposes only and is not investment or financial advice.

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Performance results were prepared by Enhanced Investments, and have not been compiled, reviewed or audited by an independent accountant. Performance estimates are subject to future adjustment and revision. Investors should be aware that a loss of investment is possible. Account holdings are for illustrative purposes only and are not investment recommendations. Additional information, including (i) the calculation methodology; and (ii) a list showing the contribution of each holding to the portfolio’s performance during the time period will be provided upon request.
All statements made via social media sites sponsored or maintained by Enhanced Investments and its affiliates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a comprehensive description of Enhanced Investments' investment advisory services.
Certain investments are not suitable for all investors. Before investing, consider your investment objectives and applicable fees. The rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long term investments. Investment losses are possible, including the potential loss of all amounts invested. Information provided by Enhanced Investments is for informational and general educational purposes only and is not investment or financial advice.