In The Community
BDO is an active member of the community in all of its locations across the country and strongly believes in business and ethics working together to achieve success for economic, social and cultural progression.
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. And when global needs arise, such as the 2004 South-East Asian tsunami disaster, our international network enables us to facilitate significant efforts across Member Firms in trying to alleviate some of the burden felt by such tragedies.
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. Last year, over 500 organizations benefited from the generosity of our people.
Upcoming Events:
BDO and RBC barbeque for the Reading University
GRANDE PRAIRIE: BDO has partnered with RBC in support of the Grade 3 Reading University. A charity BBQ will be held on Wednesday, September 1, from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the parking lot of RBC’s main branch, at the corner of 99th Avenue and 98 Street. READ MORE.
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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
Drive Away Hunger 2009
BDO partners with FCC Drive Away Hunger
CHATHAM: BDO recently partnered with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the annual FCC Drive Away Hunger campaign for the second consecutive year.
Due to its significant client base in the agricultural area, BDO is particularly connected to applicable causes that benefit rural Canada. 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
