The Bank of Montreal is the pot of gold at the end of new rainbow crosswalks installed in time for 91大黄鸭鈥檚 pride weekend.

The bank revealed its latest addition to its inclusive business model on today, a rainbow walk-way in their lobbies for their clients to enter on.

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鈥淚t鈥檚 not just sexual orientation or identity it鈥檚 about anyone feeling included, we all want that,鈥� said Corstiaan Pannekoek, director of BMO Pride Canada in the B.C. Southern Interior. 鈥淓ven though we are 鈥榡ust a bank,鈥� we want to make sure we welcome everyone who walks in the door and who walks across that threshold鈥� whoever they may be.鈥�

Pannekoek says diversity in staff has become a priority at BMO. The rainbow sidewalks are more than a sign of support for the LGBTQ2+ community to him, but also a symbol of total inclusion and acceptance of all people. The bank has been focusing on having a team that represents different sexualities and ethnic backgrounds to 鈥渂etter reflect the community we are a part of.鈥�

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鈥淭hese sidewalks are made for everyone,鈥� Pannekoek said. 鈥淭he more we make these statements, whatever they are, the more we allow people to be who they truly are without any fear, it鈥檚 a visible sign of support.鈥�

91大黄鸭 Mayor Colin Basran will be at the unveiling party at the 91大黄鸭 Main Office Branch at 2 p.m., tomorrow. The celebration will include a Pride flag made out of donuts.

The Pride flag installations can be seen at the three 91大黄鸭 locations at the Orchard Park Branch, Mission Creek Branch, and Main Office Branch, as well as the Westbank location.

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