Dear CARS member,
CARS is undertaking an initiative to encourage its suppliers to become members of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses (CCAB) in order to build their relationships with Aboriginal communities and businesses. This initiative will support its membership in creating opportunities in the area of Leadership Actions, Employment, Business Development, and Community Relationships.
In addition to this, CARS is looking to enhance its process to include recognition for those companies who are aboriginally owned, employ Aboriginal employees, have an Aboriginal policy and are active CCAB members. This certification is being recognized by the class 1’s and will be considered during the tendering process.
CCAB’s Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) is a certification program that confirms corporate performance in Aboriginal relations at the Bronze, Silver or Gold level. Certified companies promote their level with a PAR logo signaling to communities that they are good business partners, great places to work and, committed to prosperity in Aboriginal communities. PAR certification provides a high level of assurance to communities because the designation is supported by an independent, third party verification of company reports. The final company level is determined by a jury comprised of Aboriginal business people.
If you are interested in this certification please let me know and CARS will arrange for a workshop or seminar in the near future for our members to educate them on the process and advantages.
Best,
Sylvia Newell
President
Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers
150 Isabella Street, Suite 1204
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1V7
T: 613.237.3888 / F: 613.237.4888