- National Bank named by Glassdoor as one of Canada's Top 25 Best Places to Work for 2022.
About us
Discover how people are at the heart of our mission and history
Who we are
We’re Canada's 6th largest bank and the leading one in Quebec. But above all, we’re a bank with a human touch that stands out for its bold approach, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for people.
We offer a full range of financial services for individuals, businesses, and clients with specific needs, both domestically and internationally. We also offer a wide range of banking and insurance services as well as innovative investment and wealth management solutions.
Our common goal
Since we began in 1859, we've been here to make a positive impact on people's lives. Our strategy? Building long-term relationships with our clients, teams, shareholders, and our community.
As sustainability is an integral part of our mission, we have made a series of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments that demonstrate our dedication to the well-being of future generations.
Our values in action
Founded on a desire to support local business owners, our entrepreneurial spirit is still firmly rooted in our way of doing things and is aligned with the three core values that we embody.
Empowerment
Each of us has the ability to make a difference. It is up to us to take action.
Partnership
We work as a team to make a positive impact.
Agility
We always adapt quickly to changes in society and in the lives of our customers.
Our story
Our bank was founded in 1859 by a group of Quebec City businessmen who were committed to serving the interests of their French-speaking peers. We have evolved through the acquisition of other successful businesses, strengthening our presence in response to constant change. Today, we are proud to be one of Canada's leading influential banks.
1924
First merger with Banque d'Hochelaga to form the Banque Canadienne Nationale to weather the Great Depression of the 1930s
1979
A second merger, with the Provincial Bank of Canada, to create the National Bank and plan its expansion outside Quebec
1983
Construction of the head office in the heart of Montreal: two huge office towers symbolizing our importance in the market
1985
Acquisition of the Mercantile Bank of Canada and the beginning of an expansion phase in Ontario, Western Canada, and the United States
2009
Creation of Private Banking 1859 to meet the specific needs of our affluent clients
2016
Acquisition of ABA Bank of Cambodia and investment in other foreign financial institutions to expand internationally
2017
Digital and cultural transformation: deployment of online banking solutions, among other innovations
2018-2023
Construction of the future head office and cultural shift to new dynamic work environments
2024-2025
Acquisition of Canadian Western Bank to continue our expansion in Canada, specifically in the Western provinces
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Governance
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