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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.
| 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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| Canadian manufacturers say impact of NAFTA is positive |
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June 18, 2008 |
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Toronto, June 18, 2008 – The majority of Canadian manufacturers responding to a new Deloitte survey paint a positive picture of their experiences with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Yet they struggle to remain competitive globally as the lack of competitiveness of production activity in Canada remains the industry’s Achilles heel. The survey, titled Made in North America, targeted top-tier executives of North American manufacturing companies representing a wide range of industries, and was designed to... |
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| IT takes two to tango |
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June 17, 2008 |
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Toronto, June 17, 2008 — A Deloitte report released today reveals that IT departments in Canada’s financial services industry need a stronger, more strategic voice at the decision-making table to be considered true partners to the business. In particular, the alignment between IT and the business enables constructive discussions on ways to reduce costs, improve internal operations and provide clear performance metrics. Titled Running IT as a business, the report, based on interviews and discussions with senior executives in... |
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| Shaping Canadian business since 1858 |
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June 6, 2008 |
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Toronto, June 6, 2008 – In 1858, Philip Simpson Ross, a young immigrant to Canada, changed the direction of his career. Although he was operating a successful ship’s chandlery on Montreal’s shores, he expanded his business to offer accounting and customs services. A few years later he left his mercantile career to focus exclusively on accounting. Through hundreds of mergers and 150 years, that sole proprietorship grew to be Deloitte, Canada’s largest professional services firm, with more than 7,600 people in offices from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia. “Philip S. Ross saw an opportunity... |
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| Strategies for success: Deloitte report offers Canadian life sciences industry a blueprint to foster growth and success |
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May 6, 2008 |
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Toronto, May 6, 2008 — A Deloitte report released today provides a blueprint for the Canadian life sciences industry to follow in order to foster future growth and success. Faced with shifting demographics, decreasing margins, evolving regulations and rising R&D costs, the report outlines how organizations must not only optimize the development processes, but also re-examine their underlying operational strategies. Titled “Diagnosis: transformation — Strategies for growth in... |
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| Top performing dealmakers honoured at gala |
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April 15, 2008 |
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Toronto, April 15, 2008 – The inaugural 2007 Canadian Dealmakers Gala was held on Tuesday evening to celebrate top performances in the “Art of the Deal.” Strategists, corporate executives, investment bankers and lawyers in advisory and underwriting roles in M&A were honoured. Sponsored by Deloitte, Lexpert®, the Globe and Mail and Thomson Financial, the awards target Canadian-headquartered companies or funds that have announced and completed transactions in 2007 or are likely to complete them in 2008. The leading Deal Team of the Year award was presented to Fortis Inc. and its... |
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| Deloitte report: Outsourcing initiatives hampered by poor planning and narrow focus on cost savings |
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February 28, 2008 |
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Toronto, February 28, 2008 – Poor planning and a narrow focus on cost reduction are hampering the full benefits that Canadian and other enterprises around the world can realize from their outsourcing operations, according to a new study released by Deloitte. The global survey of more than 300 mid- and large-sized corporations and outsourcing service providers found that, while 70% of the executives globally (fully 60% of all Canadian respondents) were satisfied or very satisfied, there were still benefits that were not fully realized. Of note, only one-third (34%) of the respondents gained important benefits from their... |
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| Deloitte partner Jane Allen appointed Chief Diversity Officer |
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February 14, 2008 |
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Toronto, February 14, 2008 – Deloitte has named partner Jane Allen as its first Chief Diversity Officer. The first role of its kind in the country, Ms. Allen’s appointment highlights Deloitte’s commitment to diversity and puts Deloitte at the forefront of Canadian businesses that are dedicated to building a more inclusive, safe, work environment where people can succeed to their fullest potential. A recent Catalyst Canada study, Career Advancement in Corporate Canada: A Focus on Visible Minorities, found that while the Canadian workforce is diverse, workplaces are not inclusive. Creating work environments where... |
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| Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies announced |
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February 12, 2008 |
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Toronto, February 12, 2008 — The winners of the 2007 Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies award, announced today, enjoyed the highest profit and revenues since the program’s inception, boasting combined sales of $8.5 billion and average sales growth of 31%. The Best Managed program celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and winning companies continue to raise the bar for Canadian business success by showcasing their adaptability and sustainability. “This year's winners leveraged their entrepreneurial passion to drive their revenue, profits and value in the face of triple-digit oil prices, a strong Canadian... |
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| Applications open for 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM awards |
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January 30, 2008 |
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Toronto, January 30, 2008 ― Applications are now open for the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM awards, Canada’s pre-eminent technology awards program. The awards are a sought-after mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed technology companies and rank the country’s 50 fastest growing technology companies based on percentage revenue growth over five years. Thousands of companies have competed for the ranking since the program was launched over a decade ago, in 1997. Combining technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth, Deloitte Technology Fast... |
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