CN on PAR with Aboriginals

CN has been recognized as a Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Committed company by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) in recognition of its enhanced partnerships with Aboriginal communities.

CN operates within or adjacent to nearly 200 reserves of more than 110 First Nations and Métis territories. Recipients of the PAR designation are assessed in four key areas: employment, business development, capacity building and community relations.

Established in 2001, CCAB’s Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification “signals to Aboriginal communities that designated companies are good business partners, great places to work, and committed to the prosperity of Aboriginal Communities,” said CCAB President and CEO JP Gladu. “The changing relationship between Canada’s corporate leaders and Aboriginal businesses continues to strengthen as we welcome CN as our newest PAR Committed member. CN, as a business operating across Canada, is truly moving toward addressing the new economic reconciliation that is supporting an Aboriginal business renaissance in Canada today. We applaud CN and look forward to sharing their commitment with all Canadians.”

“We are very pleased to have earned the PAR Committed designation, and remain dedicated to developing respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with all Aboriginal people,” said CN Vice President Law Olivier Chouc. “We look forward to continuing our work with the Aboriginal business community as we expand our relationships. That includes identifying and fostering business opportunities with Aboriginal chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs and businesses across Canada.”

CCAB describes itself as “committed to the full participation of Aboriginal peoples in Canada’s economy, offering knowledge, resources and programs to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal owned companies that foster economic opportunities for Aboriginal peoples and businesses across Canada.”