Partner Spotlight: Best Buy Canada

Creating barrier-free opportunities for learning and development

For more than 20 years, Best Buy Canada has supported BGC Club youth in a variety of ways, including the Best Buy Youth Innovators Microgrants Program, support to Youth of the Year through technology, and helping young people to overcome barriers to academic success through post-secondary scholarships.

From innovation to technology to scholarships and microgrants, Best Buy Canada has an impact on BGC Clubs from coast to coast to coast—empowering young people to reach their full potential with confidence.

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See how Best Buy has impacted our communities

More than 460 youth have received Best Buy Grade 10 scholarships to help them see post-secondary education as an achievable goal. On top of $4,000 towards tuition fees, recipients are also given gift cards to purchase personal laptops, and an additional bursary to cover post-secondary application fees.

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Local BGC (Main Clubs) can operate out of several Service Locations (e.g. schools, community centres).

Canada’s first Best Buy Teen Tech Centre

Located at BGC South Coast BC in Vancouver, this is a space for youth to develop digital skills from 3D printing, photography, graphic design, coding, STEM, music studios, and more. With the help of staff and peers, youth can work on projects meaningful to them—encouraging expression through technology.

A collage of six images featuring BGC youth participating in various Best Buy-supported programs including tech workshops and community events.

A collage of 18 vibrant photos showing BGC youth engaged in hands-on learning, events, and celebrations supported by Best Buy.

A young girl smiles while sitting in a festive sleigh display during Best Buy’s holiday activation event, holding a branded gift bag.

Two youth using desktop computers in a Club learning space.

At Best Buy Canada, giving back to the communities where we live and work is part of who we are. Since 2001, we've proudly partnered with BGC Canada to help empower youth across the country through our national programs as well as strong local connections between our stores and BGC Clubs. Together, we’re committed to supporting young people in meaningful ways, with initiatives like our Best Buy Grade 10 Scholarships, Anti-Racism Initiative Microgrants, and the Youth Innovators Microgrant program. By helping connect youth with technology and opportunity, we’ve seen the real impact this work has, and we believe businesses have a responsibility to support organizations like BGC Canada in building stronger communities.

Karen Arsenault Head of Social Impact and Sustainability at Best Buy Canada

More of Best Buy Canada’s impact

Sponsoring BGC Canada’s National Conference

Bringing Club staff from across the country together to strengthen the BGC movement.

Tech Donations to BGC Clubs

Ensuring that young people have barrier-free access to virtual programming at Clubs or schools.

Providing personal laptops for Youth of the Year Recipients

Keeping young leaders equipped with tools to reach their full potential.

Inaugural Anti-Racism Microgrants

Providing funding for youth interested in running an event, workshop, or activity that promotes and educates about anti-racism.

About Best Buy Canada

Best Buy Canada is committed to supporting Canadian communities and non-profits. From connecting teens with technology to finding ways to help the environment, we are proud to give back through our many social impact initiatives.

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