General framework
CDPQ’s philanthropic activity in Québec is based on its desire to provide relevant and lasting assistance by investing in the community. By offering financial support, in the form of a donation or a sponsorship, CDPQ takes an approach based on its vision of being a source of constructive capital built upon its fundamental values of ethics and rigour, and on the expertise of its teams.
Guiding principles
- CDPQ focuses its philanthropic activity on solving existing social challenges.
- CDPQ seeks to play a uniting role by rallying employees, organizations and the business community and by building lasting partnerships.
- Its activities are not limited to a financial contribution in the form of a donation or sponsorship. It can also include partnerships and sharing financial or organizational resources, as well as sharing knowledge and CDPQ’s networks. It also takes into account its business priorities.
- The goal of sponsorships is to contribute to the vitality of the business community while extending the reach of CDPQ’s areas of expertise.
Criteria for evaluating requests
CDPQ supports a limited number of initiatives that are subject to prior analysis that takes into account the priority sectors set out in section 3 of the policy or other sectors that are compatible with its mission. In its analysis, CDPQ will prioritize the requests that, in addition to being included in its priority sectors, meet one or more of the following criteria:
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Contribute to building stronger communities and inclusive neighbourhoods, and promote equal opportunity.
Environmentally responsible practices
- Contribute to sustainable development, the fight against climate change and the conversation on the environment.
Innovation
- Develop innovative practices to facilitate the resolution of problems communities face
Priority sectors
Philanthropy
CDPQ pursues its philanthropic activities in the four following priority sectors:
The community, with a particular focus on:
- Vulnerable populations
- School perseverance
- Access to culture
Health, with a particular focus on:
- Research
- Technological innovation
Sustainable development, with a particular focus on:
- The fight against climate change
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
Academics, with a particular focus on:
- Research chairs or projects aligned with CDPQ’s business priorities
Sponsorships
CDPQ supports initiatives that raise awareness on its areas of expertise:
- We work alongside numerous associations, primarily in the fields of finance and economics.
- We primarily support initiatives, events or projects that are aligned with CDPQ’s business priorities.