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ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Strengthening our foundaTion, enhancing our ParTnershiPs Canadian CounCil for aboriginal business i ANNUAL REPorT 2011 01 ABOUT CCAB The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) was founded in 1984 by a small group of visionary business and community leaders committed to the full participation of Aboriginal people in Canada’s economy. A national non-profit organization, CCAB offers knowledge, resources, and programs to both mainstream and Aboriginal owned member companies that foster economic opportunities for Aboriginal people and businesses across Canada. Board of directors co-chair, ron Jamieson, Corporate Director co-chair, erin Meehan, ESS North America MissiON treasurer, John Dutschek, Dutschek & Company To foster sustainable business relations Secretary, Kara Flynn, Syncrude Canada Ltd. between first nation, inuit, and Métis people and Canadian business. David allison, Braun/Allison Inc. Bonnie Boretsky, Canada Post Corporation arden Buskell, First Nations Bank tammy charland-McLaughlin, Primco Dene LP VisiON Karen clout, Shaw Media To be the recognized source for Michael Fox, Fox High Impact Consulting commercial opportunities between first nation, inuit and Métis people candice holmstrom, CH Designs Inc. and Canadian business. Pat horgan, IBM Canada Ltd. nick Javor, Tim Hortons Inc. Dean Johnson, Sodexo Canada Stephen Lindley, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. CORE VALUEs gary Merasty, Cameco Corporation • Respect for first nation, inuit, howard Morry, Pitblado LLP Métis culture and values cathy Pin, BMO Bank of Montreal • a high standard of business ethics Jacques Plante, Nasittuq Corporation • open, honest, and transparent Paul Summers, SteelCraft Inc. relationships with all stakeholders randy Swanson, MNP LLP Canadian CounCil for aboriginal business i ANNUAL REPorT 2011 DAR E FRiENDs of CCAB: This is an exciting time to be part of the Canadian Council for aboriginal business (CCab) as we move into a new phase of strengthening our programming after 2010’s watershed year that saw continued increase in aboriginal business membership. for that reason, it is with great pleasure that we present, to you, the 2011 annual report. The landscape of aboriginal business has changed dramatically over the past years and in the coming years, aboriginal businesses and peoples will increasingly be central to Canada’s economic prosperity. CCab recognizes these changes and continues to enhance and strengthen our programming to support greater Ron Jamieson, participation of aboriginal people and communities in business, and in 2011, CCab CCAB Chair with the support of sodexo Canada, launched the award for excellence in aboriginal relations to recognize individuals who have made a life-time commitment to the changes that are being experienced across Canada and across sectors. The right honourable Paul Martin, the twenty-first Prime Minister of Canada (2003 – 2006), was selected as the new award’s inaugural recipient. Mr. Martin’s tireless work had a profound impact on the relationship between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people and emphasized the vision of the Canadian Council of aboriginal business and that of its founders in 1984. This award underscored a lifetime commitment to building the foundations for progress and change. Erin Meehan, President, ESS North 2011 can be defined as a foundation building year, a year of change and America (a division of enhancement in our programs, events, and relationships. We remain committed Compass Group Canada) to the full economic participation of Canada’s aboriginal community in the and CCAB Co-Chair Canadian economy, and we are proud of our accomplishments. Thank you for all of your support, and we look forward to working with you in 2012. sincerely, ron Jamieson & erin Meehan, CCAB Co-Chairs Canadian CounCil for aboriginal business i ANNUAL REPorT 2011 1 LETTER FROM THE PREsiDENT D MEAR EMBERs, PATRONs, AND sUPPORTERs: o ver the past five years, asa boriginal businesses have grown and prospered, so has CCab’s membership. not only has our overall membership increased, but our aboriginal business members now represent 50% of our entire membership. There can be no better reflection of the increase in prosperity ina boriginal businesses and our success in supporting them, than the changes in CCab membership. While our membership has increased, CCab continues to evaluate its business model and explore ongoing sustainability to ensure continued support of the aboriginal business community and corporate Canada. it is clear that we offer a strong value Clint davis, proposition to our entire membership. President and CEO CCab continually evaluates its programming and acts on its findings.f or example, in 2011, the aboriginal business M EMBERsHiP Mentorship Program expanded from just four provinces to 120 include Manitoba, the Yukon and newfoundland and Aboriginal Business Members labrador. The Progressive aboriginal relations (Par) Corporate Members program underwent major changes to reflect best practices 100 in corporate social responsibility reporting while carrying 95 95 forward the best practice knowledge built up over the program’s ten year history. These changes are just two 80 examples of the program enhancements resulting from consultation with our membership, program participants, 69 67 and community. 60 in the coming years, CCab will continue to support the 49 aboriginal business community’s full participation in the 40 43 41 Canadian economy. Through the continued evaluation of 38 our programs, leadership in cutting edge research, and ongoing support for partnerships and collaborations 20 20 among our members, we will continue to deliver results. 0 5 sincerely, 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Clint davis, President and CEO s ince 2007, the total percentage of Aboriginal Business Members has increased from 5% to 50% Canadian CounCil for aboriginal business i ANNUAL REPorT 2011 2 EVENTs THAT iNFORM AND CONNECT The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business offered opportunities for sharing best practices in Aboriginal relations, networking for future business partnerships, and industry knowledge to support the strategic planning and the identification of opportunities for all of its members. In addition, our annual Toronto and Vancouver Galas presented sold-out experiences where members, leaders from the Aboriginal community and corporate Canada, and community members were inspired by individuals recognized for their contribution to prosperity in the Aboriginal community. 2011 EVENTs AND sPONsORs F EBRUARy: Edmonton Luncheon 13th Annual Toronto Gala Dinner Keynote speaker: scott sullivan, President & Chief executive officer, syncrude Canada ltd. CCb a launched its 2011 events with a sold-out affair at Mr. scott sullivan provided his insight on the future Toronto’s four seasons hotel. The highlight of the evening of the oil sands and the role of aboriginal businesses was the induction of two new laureates into the aboriginal in that sector’s success. The luncheon provided an business hall of fame and entertainment provided by opportunity to network with senior corporate executives, Chantel Kreviazuk. The host for the evening was Canada aboriginal leaders, and aboriginal entrepreneurs. aM’s seamus o’regan and the audience welcomed the honourable brian Tobin as key note speaker. J UNE: M ARCH: Vancouver Aboriginal Business series: Land Development: Commercial, industrial, Residential Toronto Private Equity summit CCb a hosted a day-long forum that focused on land Keynote speaker: r on Jamieson, development opportunities for aboriginal communities Co-Chair & Corporate director, CCab and, in particular, the opportunities for joint development The aboriginal Private equity summit was a partnership projects between aboriginal communities and developers. event between the CCab and the Canadian Venture Capital association. The event provided participants with informa- tion on how aboriginal communities can identify investment Fredericton Aboriginal Business Luncheon: opportunities and/or access capital for commercial activities. Estimating the size of the Aboriginal Market in Canada ARP iL: Keynote speaker: derek burleton, Vice President and s askatoon Luncheon deputy Chief economist, Td bank financial group Keynote speaker: gerald grandey, President & Chief executive officer, Cameco based on research conducted in partnership between aboriginal business and community leaders, as well as Td bank and CCab, Mr. burleton provided his insight corporate executives, came together to hear Mr. grandey into the size of the aboriginal market in Canada with provide his insight on the trends in uranium mining a focus on new brunswick. This unique event was an and nuclear energy in Canada and around the world. opportunity to gain valuable insight into the expected Mr. grandey also talked about the opportunities for growth of the aboriginal market over the next five years aboriginal businesses in that industry. and what that means for the Canadian economy. Canadian CounCil for aboriginal business i ANNUAL REPorT 2011 3 2011 EVENTs and SponsORs September: O CTOBER: PAR Workshop & Luncheon National Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Tradeshow Keynote speaker: The right honourable Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada This event provided networking with vendors, practical business toolkits, and educated entrepreneurs, business The Progressive aboriginal relations (Par) Workshop stakeholders, and public sector representatives on the offered CCab members an introduction to the Par opportunities