TORONTO, July 11,
2024 /CNW/ - PwC Canada is proud to announce our
commitment to the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program to
advance our Indigenous reconciliation efforts.
Established in 2001 by the Canadian Council for Indigenous
Business (CCIB), the PAR program supports efforts towards
progressive improvement in Indigenous relations and evaluates
performance in four pivotal areas: Leadership Actions, Employment,
Business Development, and Community Relations (Engagement and
Support).
The commitment to PAR is a significant part of PwC Canada's
ongoing work fostering mutual respect and driving sustainable
outcomes with Indigenous communities and citizens.
"Our purpose at PwC Canada is to build trust in
society and solve important problems. We see this purpose reflected
in our Indigenous Reconciliation efforts and our commitment to the
PAR program. We are determined to fulfill our responsibility as a
business leader to make our firm and Canada a place where Indigenous Peoples can
thrive for generations to come. It is not just the right thing to
do, it is something that we strongly believe in" said Nicolas Marcoux, CEO and Senior Partner, PwC
Canada.
PwC Canada's commitment to PAR is the latest step in our work
towards reconciliation. To support this initiative, PwC Canada
has established the Indigenous Reconciliation Advisory Committee
(IRAC), an internal working group comprised of members from various
lines of service and regions across Canada. The mandate of the IRAC is to advance
the PwC Indigenous Reconciliation strategy through fostering
trusted, collaborative, and respectful relations with the PwC
community and Indigenous Peoples.
PwC is passionate about working to provide guidance, mentorship,
and resources to support Indigenous students in reaching their full
potential as well as supporting the Gord Downie Chanie Wenjack Fund
through a 5-year commitment of hosting a legacy space within their
Vancouver office. These are just a
couple examples of some initiatives we have implemented as part of
our journey in advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
About PwC Canada
At PwC Canada, our purpose is to build trust in society and
solve important problems. More than 7,000 partners and staff in
offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in
assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC refers to the
Canadian member firm, and may sometimes refer to the PwC network.
Each member firm is a separate legal entity. Please see
www.pwc.com/structure for further details. Find out more by
visiting us at: http://www.pwc.com/ca
About Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
CCIB is committed to the full participation of Indigenous
peoples in Canada's economy. As a
national, non-partisan association, its mission is to promote,
strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy through the
fostering of business relationships, opportunities, and
awareness. CCIB offers knowledge, resources and programs to
its members to cultivate economic opportunities for Indigenous
peoples and businesses across Canada.
SOURCE PwC Management Services LP