Toronto Tempo and CIBC

You don't get to one day without your day ones

2026 Season

Every ambition has a day one

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GROUNDBREAKER

Meet Keesa Koomalsingh

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Learn what ambition means to Keesa K., founder and CEO of HOOPQUEENS, and how that momentum keeps her moving forward.

SCULPTOR

Meet Sylvia Hong

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Sylvia is a creator driven to scale her business through sport and building community. Learn how CIBC is helping her unlock new opportunities and support her creativity.

ILLUSTRATOR

Meet Fiorella Granda

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Fiorella is a Toronto-based visual artist and illustrator creating impactful designs supporting women’s sports, including pioneering the design of Canada’s inaugural WNBA basketball court.

Youth Ambassador Program

Meet Kickback

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By empowering youth to step into their potential, Kickback redefines communities and allows kids to create a positive sense of identity for themselves.

Stephen Forbes
Vice-Chair, Strategic Partnerships,
Communications and Media Relations at CIBC

Teresa Resch
President, Tempo Basketball Club

Proud founding partner of the Toronto Tempo

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