BNP Paribas in Canada Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2026

BNP Paribas in Canada Recognized for Leadership in Workplace Inclusion

BNP Paribas in Canada has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2026 by Mediacorp. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the bank has received this national recognition, highlighting its sustained commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across its Canadian operations.

The award celebrates Canadian organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership in fostering inclusive workplaces and advancing opportunities for underrepresented groups.

For BNP Paribas in Canada, this recognition reflects a long-term strategy focused on building an environment where all employees in Montreal and Toronto can thrive, grow their careers, and contribute fully. The Bank continues to prioritize inclusiveness and belonging as strategic drivers of innovation, performance, and resilience.

Key Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at BNP Paribas in Canada

BNP Paribas in Canada’s recognition as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2026 is supported by a range of impactful programs and measurable leadership commitments:

• Mentorship and Leadership Development Programs: The Bank has implemented structured mentorship and leadership development programs designed to increase representation of women in senior roles. These initiatives focus on:
  • Career progression pathways
  • Executive sponsorship
  • Professional networking across Canada
  • Skills development and leadership readiness

These programs strengthen internal mobility and help build a robust and diverse leadership pipeline.

• Inclusive Hiring and Leadership Accountabilities: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals are embedded into leadership priorities and management objectives. BNP Paribas in Canada integrates inclusive hiring practices into recruitment processes to reduce bias and expand access to opportunity.

Inclusion is not treated as a standalone initiative: it is integrated into business strategy and people management practices.

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Allyship: BNP Paribas in Canada’s Employee Resource Groups play a central role in employee engagement and education. Through workshops and programming on allyship, unconscious bias, privilege, and intersectionality, ERGs contribute to fostering a culture of belonging and shared accountability. 

This award is more than an accolade. It is a powerful reflection of our continuous, collective efforts to dismantle barriers and cultivate a culture that embraces all differences so that each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.

Laetitia Fouquet Pimpin, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for BNP Paribas in Canada

About Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

Launched in 2008, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers is part of the national competition organized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. The designation recognizes employers that lead the country in setting standards for inclusive workplaces. Employers are evaluated based on initiatives supporting five underrepresented groups:

• Women
• Racialized people
• Persons with disabilities
• Indigenous peoples
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities.

Selection criteria include measurable impact, innovation, and sustainability of diversity programs.

Additional Employer Recognitions

This latest distinction adds to BNP Paribas in Canada’s growing list of recognitions as a leading employer, including:

• One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
• One of Montreal’s Top Employers (four consecutive years).
• Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.

Together, these awards reinforce BNP Paribas in Canada’s position as a top employer in Montreal and across the country.

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