Irwin’s Safety, founded in 2009, has become a leading occupational health and safety services provider with a significant presence across Canada. The company’s mission is to provide exceptional safety solutions to various industrial and commercial sectors, all while fostering community engagement and workforce development. In over 14 years, Irwin’s Safety has rapidly [...]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a vital institution in Canada’s housing landscape, striving to create a future where every Canadian has access to affordable, safe, and suitable housing. CMHC was created after World War II, when Canada faced a significant housing crisis with a surge of returning veterans and a [...]
BC Hydro’s Site C project—its third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in northeast British Columbia—will generate enough energy to power about 450,000 homes or 1.7 million electric vehicles per year when it comes on-line in 2025. The Peace River already has two large hydroelectric facilities (W.A.C. Bennett Dam [...]
In the realm of hydraulic systems and machinery, Saskatchewan-based Xtended Hydraulics & Machine has emerged as a leader in innovation, inclusivity, and a commitment to excellence. Founded by visionary leaders with a mission beyond profit, this Indigenous-owned and operated company has not only set new standards in the industry but has also [...]
As the world’s largest producer and exporter of potash, the Canadian potash industry is as iconic—and vital—as oil and gas in the west, and the fishery in the east. Accounting for a whopping 11 per cent of provincial GDP, Saskatchewan’s potash industry generated $7.6 billion respectively in 2021*. Saskatchewan’s Noble Construction Corp. [...]
The transition back into civilian life can be very challenging for the men and women who give so much in the service of our country. Every year, approximately 8,000 people retire from the Canadian Armed Forces, who then need to find meaningful employment in this new life chapter. Canadian Veterans leave the [...]
Since its inception in 1995 as a small roofing and cladding company in Hay River, NT, ARCAN Group Inc. has evolved into an industry leader, leaving an indelible mark on the Northern construction landscape. ARCAN was founded by Duncan Cooke, whose vision of expanding into general contracting across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut came [...]
The EPLS Group of Companies is the jack-of-all-trades, providing the materials, tools, equipment and provisions needed for those who live, work, and play in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut EPLS’s roots go back to 1974, when it started as Eskimo Point Lumber Supply, a family business started by Don St. John. St. John’s idea [...]
Located in Treaty 8 Territory, about 45 minutes north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, is Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN). Home to 900 Cree and Dene members, FMFN is called, “Aoapaskaw” in Cree, meaning “where there are plants one after another”. With the goal of becoming fully economically self- sufficient, FMFN has consistently [...]
Ecora Engineering & Resource Group (Ecora), founded in 2010 and based in Kelowna, British Columbia, has emerged as a prominent player in the engineering and environmental consulting industry, with a rich history rooted in its commitment to environmental responsibility, community engagement, and innovative solutions. Ecora’s History Ecora’s inception in 2010 was the [...]