Culture and Belonging

Laval, QC, July 30, 2019 — Walmart Canada is proud to introduce today its new program for people with physical and developmental disabilities: the Quebec Vocational Trainee Program.Having worked with local organizations for over 20 years to provide trainee opportunities for hundreds of people with physical and developmental disabilities, Walmart…

At the heart of Walmart Canada’s commitment to fostering diverse leadership is its Rising Star program – an initiative propelling women leaders to the forefront of the business. With International Women’s Day taking centre stage, we’re proud to showcase its ongoing success.

At Walmart Canada, we run a 24/7 operation, and it’s the dedication of our Walmart Fleet drivers that keeps us moving.

Our associates are working hard to bring Diwali – also known as the festival of lights - to life in our stores, including Anshul Punetha, manager, global foods, who is responsible for sourcing the South Asian products that make their way onto Walmart’s shelves.

MISSISSAUGA, ON - February 10, 2022 – Walmart Canada and the Walmart Foundation are awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to seven Canadian organizations supporting Indigenous and Black communities in Canada in education, career advancement, food security and health.The investments are part of Walmart Canada and the Walmart Foundation's…

The next time you’re driving down Highway 2 in Alberta and pass a semi truck with two connected 53-foot trailers, take a peek in the driver’s seat – you may surprised who you see.Meet Cindy Kauk.Since joining Walmart Fleet in 2016 she’s been hauling goods from our distribution centres to stores between Calgary and Edmonton and keeping Canadians…

By Chris Clarke-MacDonald, Workforce Management Manager, Walmart CanadaI love Walmart. This is that place where I belong. As a gay man, it took me years to feel this way.Growing up in Newfoundland with a very conservative Christian family, I always felt like I didn’t belong.As a child, I preferred to play dress up and have tea parties with girls.…

By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsFor around 150 years, there was a vibrant Black community in Halifax known as Africville. At one time, it was a “thriving, close-knit community,” home to stores, a school, a post office and a church, along with around 400 Black Canadians who came to Nova Scotia for a better life.In Africville,…

In the sea of endless possibilities, we’re privileged so many new immigrants choose to chase their dreams at Walmart Canada. It’s a responsibility we take very seriously.

By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate Affairs For Indigenous peoples and their communities, Orange Shirt Day is about more than wearing an orange shirt. It’s a day to show support for residential school survivors and Indigenous peoples on the road to truth and reconciliation because every child matters. “I wear it for my parents because my parents…

I knew I was gay from a young age. I was scared to share my true self with friends and family – not knowing how people would react made me nervous. I wanted to be included everywhere, and that’s not always the case when you “come out”. My family is mixed-race, Caucasian and Chinese, and I had anticipated some pushback from a cultural perspective.…

My name is Michelle Sam, co-manager of the Walmart Canada store in Duncan, B.C. I’m a mother, wife, daughter, sister, woman of colour and proudly Indigenous.When the pandemic hit, I took on a leadership role to ensure customers and associates felt safe. It’s been very challenging but we’re getting through it as a team.My core values have guided me…

The recent discoveries of unmarked graves containing the remains of Indigenous children at former residential schools are exposing the horrors of Canada’s past.“It’s definitely a time of reckoning for us at Walmart Canada,” Nabeela Ixtabalan, Walmart Canada’s executive vice-president of People and Corporate Affairs, told viewers watching Monday on…

The recent deadly attack on a Muslim family in London, Ont., has sparked a deeper conversation at Walmart Canada about Islamophobia.On Tuesday, Nabeela Ixtabalan, Walmart Canada’s executive vice-president of People and Corporate Affairs, was joined by Aasiyah Khan, manager of education programs at the National Council of Canadian Muslims, to…

By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsHappy Eid!Millions of Muslims in Canada (and nearly two billion around the world) are celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the “festival of sacrifice,” which begins on July 20 this year.It’s one of the most important Islamic holidays of the year. It’s a time for family and friends to gather so…

By Mary SiddiqueSam Walton changed my life.I came to the U.S. in 1983 as a girl from Bangladesh. I moved to Arkansas in 1986 to attend the University of Fayetteville as a foreign student.I couldn’t speak English, but I always spoke from my heart. I needed a job and Walmart hired me as a part-time unloader.I was a young, brown woman in a very white…

This Ramadan will be a bit different, not just because it’s our second one during the pandemic. It’s also my first as a parent and with that, I feel a huge sense of responsibility. Growing up in the subcontinent in India, there was a big sense of family and community. Ramadan was a big part of that since I can remember. Leading up to Ramadan, I…

I believe we’re at a critical moment in our country’s history. In 2020, we witnessed many horrible events, including the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. This fanned the flames of racial unrest in the USA and all around the world, including Canada.The moment got us to start thinking about the gaps that exist in our own country. We pride…

As the Lunar New Year approaches, I am reminded of my favourite memories as a kid growing up in Taiwan. It was the most awaited time of the year. I looked forward to receiving auspicious red pockets from elders, eating many of my favourite foods and playing with my cousins all day long (we only met once a year back then). The red envelopes are a…

By Tak Wang, Walmart Canada Online Grocery AssociateSince I was a young boy in China, I have always looked forward to Lunar New Year.Every year, my family and I would visit relatives, friends, and elderly people. We would eat, drink and play games together. It was a very joyful time because everyone was so excited.There were so many delicious…

Walmart Canada is proud to spread a little light as the destination of choice for all our customers’ Diwali needs!

Beauty is an expression of self. And as one of the country’s largest retailers, it’s a priority for us to make sure that all of our customers see themselves reflected in our beauty assortment. As a beauty lover, and the Senior Category Manager for Cosmetics at Walmart Canada, I’m…

By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsWhen Kory Parkin began designing artwork for National Indigenous Peoples Day, he wanted to create something that was undoubtedly Indigenous.“When you see it, you know it’s Indigenous culture,” he said of his design. “I try my best to tell a story.”Parkin created a design depicting the Mohawk creation…

By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsSaint-Jean-Baptiste Day is a day for Quebecers to celebrate culture, language, traditions and identity.Walmart Canada is home to more than 14,500 Quebec associates like Patrice Goderre, Operations Assistant Manager in Châteauguay and Tommy Drouin, Store People Manager in…

By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsMads Otter is the first openly transgender associate at the Walmart Victoria Supercentre.“I’m a Walmart baby,” Mads says. “This is where my parents met. My dad still works here.”When Mads was looking for a welcoming place to work, he knew Walmart was the right place.“It’s 100% a safe and inclusive…

There is no greater bond than the one between parents and their children.That was the inspiration for Timothy Foster, a Gitxsan artist from the house of Niisto in the Lax Seel clan who designed the artwork that appears on Orange Shirt Day shirts from Indigenous Proud, available exclusively at Walmart…

As a merchant, Shena plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the products offered at Walmart Canada align with the expectations, motivations, and preferences of customers, working closely with suppliers to bring that to life.

As the Lunar New Year quickly approaches, Walmart Canada is rolling out the red carpet (and red envelopes) so Canadians can celebrate, enjoy lucky foods, and find special gifts at everyday low prices.

Today we reflect and honour survivors, their families and communities affected by the legacy of residential schools for Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.