The strength of the BDO name in its local communities derives from its expert knowledge of the local market; it is the people on the ground in these offices who best understand the needs and priorities of the local community.
The challenge we set for ourselves in making a difference is reflected in our range of corporate social responsibility activities, and our record in the community is something we are most proud of, and strive to improve upon every year. The list below highlights some of the areas of activity:
In addition to the firm’s support, hundreds of BDO employees volunteer and support their own favourite causes through their own individual efforts.
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DRIVE AWAY HUNGER 2011
BDO PARTNERS WITH FCC DRIVE AWAY HUNGER
As part of the annual Drive Away Hunger program, BDO recently spent four weeks collecting donations for Canadian food banks in partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The national accounting and advisory firm participates. . . READ MORE
Chamber Honours Spirit of Winnipeg Award Recipients
The Chamber, together with BDO Chartered Accountants and Advisors and Marketplace Magazine, presented the recipients with their awards at a gala dinner Friday at the Fairmont Winnipeg. READ MORE
Drive Away Hunger 2010
BDO partners with FCC Drive Away Hunger
BDO has been a proud sponsor of, and participant in, FCC Drive Away Hunger since 2008. In this time, we have collected over 298,000 pounds of food for local communities across Canada. READ MORE
The Spirit of Winnipeg Awards
This year’s Spirit of Winnipeg Awards gala was held at The Fairmont, where a select group of businesses and organizations in the city were recognized for their innovative and entrepreneurial excellence. READ MORE
Habitat for Humanity 2010
Volunteers from our Winnipeg office were happy to participate in a Habitat for Humanity build on July 23. The BDO team of ten had a great experience working on the roof, siding and windows alongside the homeowner, Chris... READ MORE
Relay for Life
BDO Bean Counters help fight cancer
From 7:00 pm on June 5 to 7:00 am on June 6, Salmon Arm held its eighth annual Relay for Life. The Salmon Arm BDO Bean Counters have consistently participated in the event, with the team growing in numbers each year. READ MORE
Canadian Cancer Society
BC Cancer Relay for Life.
Langley partner Paul Coltura led his team, Cool Running, to success in the BC Cancer Relay for Life. This community event recognizes individuals who have survived cancer, as well as honouring those who have lost their life to the disease. READ MORE
BDO Bowling for Food a Huge Success
The Mississauga BDO Canada Ltd. office raised $45,000 at their successful Bowling for Food event. READ MORE
Portage la Prairie Regional Health Authority
Hockey Day in Canada turns out to be a lifesaver in Portage la Prairie
September 30, 2007 saw the culmination of a tremendous amount of teamwork by BDO, the City of Portage la Prairie Recreation Department, and the Regional Health Authority. City Councilor Janet Shindle and BDO Partner Mark Verwey introduced the audience to the Automatic External Defibrillator...READ MORE
Rotary Club
Rotary Charity Hockey Challenge
The playoffs aren’t the only hockey action to sweep the province the month. In Guelph, the Rotary Charity Hockey Challenge pitted the town’s finest against each other in epic one-hour hockey battles at the University of Guelph Twin Pads. READ MORE
United Way
Al Froggatt honoured by the United Way
In late June, BDO’s Al Froggatt was honoured by the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge for his leadership as Chair of the Board for the organization. United Way Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge CEO Edna Klazek toasted to Al’s storied career as a board member at their recent Annual General Meeting on June 26. READ MORE
