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Press Releases
Deloitte’s Canadian Press Releases page contains links to news and information about the firm’s activities in Canada, starting with the most recent.
| Inaugural IPAC/Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Awards announced |
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November 28, 2008 |
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Toronto, November 28, 2008 – The winners of the inaugural Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)/Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Awards were announced yesterday evening, in Ottawa, at a gala reception held in their honour and taking place amid a public sector leadership conference hosted by IPAC. This prestigious national award was founded by IPAC and leaders of Deloitte’s Public Sector practice as a way to encourage and acknowledge outstanding leadership within federal, provincial and... |
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| Deloitte’s tips for safe holiday online shopping |
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November 19, 2008 |
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Toronto, November 19, 2008 – Online shopping continues to be popular. According to a recent Statistics Canada survey, almost $12.8 billion was spent online in 2007—an increase of 61% from 2005. Whether it’s crowd avoidance, convenience or access to online-only products, Canadians will turn to the Internet this holiday shopping season. Staying one step ahead of fraudulent activity requires vigilance by consumers and retailers. Deloitte’s security and privacy professionals offer tips for safe online shopping. Consumers should:
1. Practise safe online shopping
• Register your credit card for... |
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| 43 Canadian companies named to the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 |
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November 12, 2008 |
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Toronto, November 12, 2008 — A total of 43 Canadian technology companies are being honoured today in the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the fastest-growing North American technology, media, telecommunications and life-sciences companies, based on percentage revenue growth over five years. At #10 on the list, Markham, Ontario-based Nightingale Informatix Corporation (Nightingale), a healthcare service and software company, takes the top spot among Canadian entries with a 23,078% five-year revenue growth rate. Nightingale also ranked first on the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ ranking in Canada,... |
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| Deloitte predicts holiday spending levels to match or slightly better last year’s results |
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November 11, 2008 |
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Toronto, November 11, 2008 – While a majority of respondents (53%) plan to spend the same amount on holiday shopping as they did in 2007, 40% report that they will spend less this year (versus 25% last year), according to Deloitte’s Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending and trends. Shoppers in the Greater Vancouver and Toronto areas are the most likely to decrease holiday spending this year, as compared to the national average (45% and 46% respectively). “It may sound strange, but we view these results positively and believe that Canadian retail sales this year will be higher than last year,” says Brent... |
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| Growth rates of Canadian technology companies falling after a decade of remarkable gains |
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September 25, 2008 |
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Toronto, September 25, 2008 – Today’s announcement of the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ winners highlights a dramatic slowdown in growth rates after a decade of remarkable expansion. The Deloitte Technology Fast 50™, the country’s leading technology awards, ranks companies based on their five year revenue growth rates. Other categories include: Leadership; Companies-to-Watch and the Technology Green 15™. Markham, Ontario-based Nightingale Informatix Corporation, a healthcare service and software company, took the top spot with a 23,078% five year revenue growth. This is down sharply from last... |
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| Cooperation between governments, industry key to long-term success in Canada’s oil sands |
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September 19, 2008 |
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Calgary, September 19, 2008 — Substantial cooperation between federal and provincial governments and the petroleum industry is key to optimizing the long-term development of Canada’s oil sands, according to a report released today by Deloitte titled Producers’ Dilemma II: Managing development in a world of scarcity. Producers find themselves balancing increased costs and demand against finite supply and greater environmental scrutiny. So, collaborative investment in practices designed to promote sustainable development, such as... |
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| Non-profit organizations across Canada benefit from focused day of volunteering |
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September 4, 2008 |
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Toronto, September 5, 2008 – In a major mobilization of talent and goodwill, on September 5, more than 6,000 people from Deloitte will put their regular work on hold to donate their time, skills and experience to supporting non-profit organizations in their local communities. Deloitte calls it Impact Day. Now in its fourth year, Impact Day is a national volunteer service day, held to celebrate the firm’s year-round commitment to workplace volunteerism and community involvement. Deloitte volunteers participate in hundreds of projects with hundreds of community-based non-profit organizations nationwide. Some of... |
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| Honourable Pierre Pettigrew receives Doctorate of Law |
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July 17, 2008 |
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Toronto, July 17, 2008 – In acknowledgment of his many notable achievements and contributions in politics, public service, and international business and trade, the U.K.’s University of Warwick today recognized the Honourable Pierre Pettigrew with an Honourary Doctorate of Law at its summer degree congregation. “Pierre has a formidable reputation as someone who understands the practical problems of implementing change on a global level, and the opportunities and constraints facing the private sector under conditions of contemporary globalization,” says Professor Richard Higgott, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Warwick... |
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| Deloitte study: Canadian government strives for improved financial management |
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July 14, 2008 |
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Toronto, July 14, 2008 — A Deloitte report released today reveals that Canada’s public sector finance departments believe their organizations lack some financial management capabilities. The survey also indicates that government finance officials must surmount a number of significant, but attainable, hurdles to reach a maturity level that would justify their place at the executive-decision making table. Mastering Finance in Government: Transforming the Government Enterprise through Better Financial Management, provides an unprecedented look at financial management in more than 200 government... |
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| IPAC/Deloitte create Canadian Public Sector Leadership Awards |
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June 27, 2008 |
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Toronto, June 27, 2008 ― The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) and Deloitte are pleased to announce the establishment of the first public sector leadership awards. The program recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership by talking bold steps to improve Canada through advancements in public policy and management. With the sector in transition, leadership of public sector organizations is a critical factor. Governments at all levels are seeking new opportunities, taking decisive action and kick-starting bold new approaches. There is growing interest in bringing senior leaders... |
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