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2012 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP REPORT Our Consultants Our corporate partnerships Our clients O ur award recipients Our employees Our community partners

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2012C o r p o r a t e C i t i z e n s h i p r e p o r t

Our Consultants Our corporate partnerships Our clientsOur award recipients Our employees Our community partners

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our vision is to be the best financial services company serving the long-term needs of individual Canadians.

at investors Group:

3We relate to our diverse clients through comprehensive planning

3In all of our endeavours we are diligent in our efforts

3We respect each other and the communities we serve by being people who care

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table of contents Corporateprofile 2

President’s message 3

our clients

Strengthening a bond, leavingalegacy 6

our corporate partnerships

InvestorsGroupreceivesAwardof ExcellencefromFoodBanksCanada 10

Improvingthefinancial literacyofyoungCanadians 11

Preservingournaturallands 12

Acommitmenttovolunteerism 13

Bursaryencouragesathletesto givebacktotheircommunities 14

‘Payingitforward’withtheCommunity SportVolunteerProgram 15

our award recipients

CanadiansmournthepassingofHerbCarnegie 18

Findingareasonandapassion–JimMignault receives2012HerbertH.Carnegie CommunityServiceAward 20

A‘champion’ofcommunitycauses– PaulDemayreceives2012HerbertH.Carnegie CommunityLeadershipAward 22

Volunteeringafundamentalresponsibilityfor AaronMargolis–2012President’sLifetime VolunteerAchievementAwardrecipient 24

EmployeeVolunteerAwardrecipients 26

our Consultants

Wheelingfromcoast-to-coasttobattlecancer 30

LacinguptofightheartdiseaseinGranby 31

Extendingacommunitylifeline 32

ThunderBayregionsjoinNHLstar tohelpchildrenwithdisabilities 33

Servingthosewhoneeditmost 34

Kootenayregionhitstheslopes tosupportcancerresearch 35

our employees

EmployeesinAction 38

our community partners

Partnersinthecommunity2012 44

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Covers and section pages photography: Investors Group partners with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for deserving families. In 2012, our employees and Consultants worked together to build a house for a mother and her two children who emigrated from Thailand. (See story on page 38.)

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Corporate profileInvestorsGroupisanationalleaderindeliveringpersonalizedfinancialsolutionstonearlyonemillionCanadiansthrough anetworkofapproximately4,500ConsultantslocatedthroughoutCanada.Inadditiontoanexclusivefamilyofmutualfundsandotherinvestmentvehicles,InvestorsGroupoffersawiderangeofinsurance,securities,mortgageandotherfinancialservices.InvestorsGroupisamemberoftheIGMFinancialInc.(TSX:IGM)groupofcompaniesandhas$60.6billioninmutualfund assetsundermanagement.

InvestorsGroupiscommittedtomakingacontributiontothemanycommunitiesacrossCanadainwhichweoperatebysupportinglocalandnationalactivities,eventsandorganizations.Indoingso,wehopetohelpourcommunitiesbemoredynamicandinterestingplacestoliveandwork.

InvestorsGroupisafoundingmemberofImagineCanadaandiscommittedtodonatingatleastonepercentofouraverageannualpre-tax income tocharitableandothernon-profitorganizations. In2012, thisamounted tomore than$6.7million, withmorethan2,800donationsgoingtoover1,700organizations.

For16years, InvestorsGrouphaspartneredwithVolunteerCanadaand is a foundingmemberof theCorporateCouncil onVolunteering,aCEO-ledinitiativetoencourageemployersupportedvolunteeringacrossCanada.

investors Group is a founding member of imagine Canada and is committed to donating at least one per cent of our average annual pre-tax income to charitable and other non-profit organizations. in 2012, this amounted to more than $6.7 million, with more than 2,800 donations going to over 1,700 organizations.

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president’s messageOver the years, a unique culture of compassion for the communities in which we live and work has emerged at InvestorsGroup.Asacompany,wearehappytosupporttheefforts and generous spirits of Consultants and employeeswithourCommunityInvestmentProgramandEmployeesinActioninitiatives.

In 2012, Executive Financial Consultant Jim Mignault of London,Ontario,receivedourHerbertH.CarnegieCommunityServiceAwardforhistirelessadvocacyofdiabetestreatment,research and education. Paul Demay, Regional Director,Okanagan, received our Herbert H. Carnegie CommunityLeadershipAward for the tremendousamountof timeandefforthegivestonumerouscommunityorganizationsinKelowna,BritishColumbia.WealsopresentedthePresident’sLifetimeVolunteerAchievementAwardtoAaronMargolis,Vice-President,ProductManagement,forhisvolunteerismwithorganizationsdedicatedtofightingpovertyonlocalandnationallevels.

Ourclientshavealsodemonstrated theyarepeoplewhocare through theiruseof the InvestorsGroupCharitableGiving Program–aprogramwedevelopedtomanagecharitablegivingandturnitintoalastinglegacy.

Corporately, InvestorsGrouphasdeveloped longassociationswithorganizations like ImagineCanada,VolunteerCanada,FoodBanksCanada,FreeTheChildren, theCanadianFoundation forEconomicEducation,AthletesCANand theCoaching AssociationofCanadatohelpintheireffortstosupportcommunityneeds.In2012,weprovidedadonationtotheNature ConservancyofCanada(NCC),addingNCCtothelistoftheexceptionalorganizationswesupport.ThedonationwillaidNCC intheirongoingworktoengageCanadiansinleavinganaturallegacyforourchildrenandgrandchildren.

InvestorsGroupwashonouredtoreceivetheAwardofExcellencefromFoodBanksCanadain2012fordemonstratinglong-termsupportoftheorganizationandmakingameasurable,positiveimpactontheissueofhungerinCanada.Weareveryproud toseeoureffortsrecognizedinthisway.

This report introducesyou to someof themanydedicatedvolunteerswho,without reservation,havegiven their time in meaningful and significant ways. I thank each of them, and you, for making our communities better places in which to liveandwork.

MurrayJ.Taylor PresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficer

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Our Consultants Our corporate partnerships Our clientsOur award recipients Our employees Our community partnersOur clients

Giving back as part of a comprehensive

financial planAt Investors Group, we have been providing Canadians and their families with personal financial solutions for over 85 years.

For many clients, their financial plans include giving back to the community through acts of philanthropy.

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strengthening a bond, leaving a legacy

KarenBenke,aSeniorFinancialConsultantfromtheLondonoffice,ispassionateabouttheInvestorsGroupCharitableGivingProgram(CGP)andwhatitcanofferclients.Overthelastfewyears,KarenhasbeeninvolvedintheopeningofsixCharitableGivingAccountsandonestoryalwaysstoodouttoher.

OneofInvestorsGroup’sfirstclientshadbeenwithussincethe1950s.Overthelastnumberofyears,KarenworkedwithheronbuildinganestateplanthatconsistedofaCharitableRemainderTrust,lifeinsuranceandmore.Overayearago,theclientfellandhurtherselfbadly.Aspartofherrecovery,shewasreceivingcarefromtheVictorianOrderofNurses(VON),alongwithsomeotherorganizations.

Benefits of the program“Fromreallytakingthetimetogettoknowher,IknewshesupportedtheVONinthepastandIthoughtitwouldbeagoodtimetobringuptheCGPtoherandherdaughter,”saidKaren.WhenwespokeabouthowtheCGPcanhelphergivebackand minimizethelargetaxliabilitytheestate(herdaughter)wouldincurwhenshepassedaway,theywantedtolearnmore.Atournextmeeting,Iillustratedtwoimportantthingstodrivehomethebenefitsoftheprogram:Thefirstwashowbeneficiarieswouldbeabletogreatlyreducethetaxburdenassociatedwithsettlingtheestateandthesecondwasshowinghowmuchmoneytheaccountwouldgrantoutover30to100years.Theylovedtheconceptandwereastoundedatthelegacytheycouldleave.

“Intheend,wesetupanaccountwithmoneygoingtoalocalmission. As a side benefit, it helped strengthen the bond betweenmotheranddaughter.Today,Iamworkingwiththedaughtertograntoutfuturedonationsastheclienthassincepassedaway.”

since the Charitable Giving program began granting funds in 2007, $5.9 million has been donated to registered Canadian charities, and more than 585 charities have benefited from the grants that the program distributes. in 2012, nearly $1.97 million in grants were distributed.

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Nola Doherty (middle), daughter of the late Jean Martin, with Barbara Benke (left) and Karen Benke (right):

two generations of Investors Group Consultants who have served their family with care.

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Karen recommends really listening to clients to discover opportunitiesfordiscussingtheCGP.Someofthethingsshelistensforare:Havetheytalkedaboutorganizationsthathavereallymadeanimpactontheirlife?Havetheyvolunteered?Dotheymakecharitabledonations?Ifyoucanansweryestooneofthesequestions,theyshouldstronglyconsidertheCGP.

supporting hundreds of Canadian charities SincetheCharitableGivingProgrambegangrantingfundsin2007,$5.9millionhasbeendonatedtoregisteredCanadiancharities, and more than 585 charities have benefited fromthegrantsthattheprogramdistributes.In2012,nearly$1.97millioningrantsweredistributed.

Creating a legacy of giving

TheInvestorsGroupCharitableGivingProgram

allowsyoutoshapeanddefineyourlegacy.

Whateveryourinterest,whateveryourpassion,

youcanmakeadifference.

It’snotnecessarytobewealthytotakeaction:

sometimes,awell-placedgiftofafewhundred

dollarscanmakeallthedifferencetoacharity

inthedeliveryofitsprogramsandservices.

Theprogramalsoprovidesyouwithalegacy

ofgivingbyallowingyoutoinvolveyourfamily

in philanthropic decision-making, both now

andinthefuture.Involvingheirsintheaccount

andsettingthemupassuccessorsinyourwill

allows you to pass on your most essential

values–theimportanceofgivingbacktoyour

communityandhelpingthoselessfortunate.

Through the Charitable Giving Program,

Investors Group is committed to giving you

the opportunity to achieve all of your

philanthropicobjectives.

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Our Consultants Our corporate partnerships Our clientsOur award recipients Our employees Our community partnersOur

corporate partnershipsEnduring partnerships, thriving communities

It takes just one person with vision, passion and courage to set the wheels of progress in motion. But it takes the commitment and effort of many to sustain the things that matter most and give meaning to our lives. That’s what inspires us to dedicate not only funding, but also our most powerful and valuable resource – our people – to improving the quality of life where we live and work.

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investors Group receives award of excellence from Food Banks Canada

InvestorsGroupreceivedtheAwardofExcellencefromFoodBanksCanadaataJanuary2012awardsceremonyinToronto. TheAwardofExcellence isgiven toacompany thathasdemonstrated long-termsupportof theorganizationandmadea measurablepositiveimpactontheissueofhungerorfoodbankinginCanada.

Sinceestablishinga relationshipwith theorganization in2003, InvestorsGrouphasbecomeoneofFoodBanksCanada’s longestandmostsupportivecorporatepartners.

“ForFoodBanksCanadatoreallyaddressitsmissionofreducinghungerinCanadaintheshortandlongterm,itneedstostartwith a credible, professional and effective organization,” said Marzena Gersho, Director, Communications and National Programs for Food Banks Canada. “By providing the significant resources for Food Banks Canada to develop its brand, InvestorsGrouphasmadeanimmeasurableimpactontheworkofournationalorganization.”

So far, we have invested over $2.8 million in Food Banks Canada and in 2011, InvestorsGroupmade another three-yearcommitmenttosupporttheorganization.

providing more than financial assistanceInvestorsGroup’ssupportofFoodBanksCanadagoesbeyondfinancialassistance.Wealsoassistthroughinitiativessuchasthe InvestorsGroupComedyTour, a nationalprogram thatraises foodandfundsandtheFoodforThoughtcampaign,where we provide funding and support to region offices so that theycancollect foodfor their local foodbanksandraiseawarenessoftheneedsofCanadianslivinginpoverty.

“Withnearly900,000Canadiansrelyingeachmonthontheirlocalfoodbanktomakeendsmeet, theroleofFoodBanksCanada is vitally important,” said DebbieO’Bray,Manager, Career Centre at InvestorsGroup,who currently serves on the Board. “Through its support of Food Banks Canada, InvestorsGroupismakingasignificantimpactonthelivesofhungryCanadians.”

so far, we have invested over $2.8 million in Food Banks Canada and in 2011, investors Group made another three-year commitment to support the organization.

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Area Marketing Manager Brian Keegan accepts the Food Banks Canada award from Robin Garrett, Chair of the Board.

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improving the financial literacy of young Canadians

“Control your money as best you can. Don’t let it control you.”

These are the closing words in the new edition ofMoney and Youth,atime-testedresourceforteenagersonfinancialmatters created by the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education(CFEE)withthesupportofInvestorsGroup.

Theyarewisewords,indeed,especiallyfortoday’steenagers,whonot onlyhavemoreopportunity tomakemoney thantheirpredecessors,butwhoalsohavemorewaystospendit.

The trend toward more financial self-sufficiency among Canada’syoungpeopleranksamongthehighestintheworld.Yet,theworldofmoneyisoneareawheremaypeoplefeeltheylackcontrol.ManyCanadianshavenothadmuchinthewayoffinancialeducation,atschoolorfromtheirparents.

Money and Youth,firstcreatedin1997,hassetouttochangethat.Todate,morethan300,000copiesofthecomprehensiveworkbook have been distributed free of charge to schoolsacrossCanada.

The new edition – revised using feedback from educatorsand students–places anemphasisonhelping students tothinkabout theirownmoneyskillsandhow theygoaboutmaking important decisions. It also has new chapters on savingandborrowing–lessonsthat,whenlearnedearlyinlife,canchangepeople’slives.

“Weknowthatwhenpeoplebecomefinanciallyknowledge-ableatayoungage,theyarebetterabletotakeonfinancialchallenges with confidence and competence throughout their lives,” said Richard Irish, Vice-President, Community Affairs andMarketing Support at InvestorsGroup. “Wearepleased to continue to support CFEE’s efforts to foster financialeducation.”

Money and Youth is available in EnglishandFrenchand issupported by awebsite atmoneyandyouth.cfee.org,whichalso features a teacher’s guide, parent’s guide, financial calculatorsandotherresources.

“We know that when people become financially knowledgeable at a young age, they are better able to take on financial challenges with confidence and competence throughout their lives.”Richard Irish, Vice-President, Community Affairs and Marketing Support

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preserving our natural landsInvestorsGroupprovidedaboosttotheNatureConservancyofCanada(NCC)inApril2012bymakinga$200,000donation totheNCC’sForceforNatureCampaign.ThedonationsupportsNCC’songoingworktoengageCanadiansinleavinganaturallegacyforourchildrenandgrandchildren.

NCCisthenation’sleadinglandconservationorganization,workingtoprotectourmostimportantnaturalareasandthespeciestheysustain.ItsForceforNatureCampaignisoneofthelargestcampaignsforhabitatconservationeverundertakeninCanada.Withagoalofconservingmorethan200,000hectarescoast-to-coast,itsupportstheprotectionofecologicallysensitivenaturalareasandtherichvarietyofplantandanimallifethoselandscapessustain.Partnershipsarecriticaltothecampaign’ssuccess.

“ThisdonationfromInvestorsGroupbringsusonestepclosertoreachingourForceforNatureCampaigngoals,”saidJohnLounds,President&CEOoftheNatureConservancyofCanada.“Itisthroughtheeffortsofrelentless,passionate,generousandcommittedCanadians–likeInvestorsGroup–thatwecanmakesurethattheplaceswecherishtodaywillbeheretomorrow.”

Withamutualfocusonenduringpartnerships,thrivingcommunities,comprehensiveplanning,andmakingadifferenceacrossCanada,apartnershipbetweenNCCandInvestorsGroupisanaturalfit.

“InvestorsGroupisproudtosupporttheNatureConservancyofCanadainthepreservationofnaturalareasacrossCanada,”saidMurray Taylor, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer. “Withmore than 1,000 sites protected over the past 50 years, wearepleasedtobeabletosupportNCCingrowingthislegacysothatfuturegenerationscontinuetohavetheopportunityto experienceourdiversenaturallands.”

Together,NCCandInvestorsGroupareinvestinginthefutureofCanada,buildinganaturallegacy–fornature,fornow,forever.

“With more than 1,000 sites protected over the past 50 years, we are pleased to be able to support nCC in growing this legacy so that future generations continue to have the opportunity to experience our diverse natural lands.”Murray Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer

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a commitment to volunteerismInvestors Group is proud of our commitment to corporately supported volunteerism and volunteer recognition. In 2005, we developed the Employees in Action committee to help raise awareness of various community needs, while giving employeestheopportunitytovolunteeranddonate.

Since then, there have been several other partnerships and initiatives to encourage and celebrate volunteerism within thecompany.

national Volunteer WeekInvestorsGrouphasbeentheexclusivesponsorofVolunteerCanada’sannualNationalVolunteerWeekforthepast10years.Thiseventraisesawarenessofthevitalcontributionvolunteersmaketoourcommunities.

Supplementalfundingisalsoprovidedtoourregionofficestoassistthemincelebratingtheweekandrecognizingvolunteersatthelocallevel.

president’s Volunteer CelebrationThosewhovolunteerforInvestorsGroupactivitiesandeventsareinvitedtoanannualeveningeventasathank-youfortheirinvolvement called the President’s Volunteer Celebration.We also recognize one individual each yearwho hasmade a significantcontributionwiththePresident’sLifetimeVolunteerAchievementAward.

Volunteer experience recognition programTheCentred’actionbénévoledeQuébec(CABQ)hasdevelopedaVolunteerExperienceRecognitionProgramwhichallowsvolunteermanagerstocreateadetailedcertificateofachievementforvolunteers,highlightingtheskills theindividualhas developedandsharedthroughvolunteering.

In2012,VolunteerCanadaandInvestorsGroupworkedinpartnershipwithCABQtoadapttheprogramtoEnglishasafinalpreparationforanationalpilotandlaunch.

employee engagement strategy reviewAspartofanongoingefforttocontinuallyprovidemeaningfulandimpactfulopportunitiestoouremployees,InvestorsGroupworkedwithVolunteerCanada toprovidea complete reviewofouremployeeengagementprogramwhichwill continue toevolveandimproveourvolunteerofferingsandcontributions.

“InvestorsGroup isnotonly the leadingcorporatesupporterofvolunteer recognition inCanada; theyalsohaveasector- leading,internalemployeevolunteeringprogram,”saidRuthMacKenzie,PresidentandCEOofVolunteerCanada.“InvestorsGroupdoesn’tjusttalkthetalk,theytrulywalkthewalk.”

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Bursary encourages athletes to give back to their communities

FromhertimeontheCanadiannationalteam,AndréanneMorin,2012Olympicsilvermedalwinner(Rowing)and2011TeamInvestorsGroupAmateurAthletesFundbursaryrecipient,noticedhowcommitted the team’sveteranathletesand fellow bursaryrecipientsweretotheircommunities.

“I found it interesting that the veteranathletes took greatpride inbeing recognizedasnational teamathleteswhowere involved in their community,” said Andréanne. “As athleteswith rigorous training and travelling schedules, it can be an addedchallengetoschedulecommunityactivities,yettheysoldmeonhowrewardingitwastobeinvolved.Reachingout andhelpingotherswereincrediblygratifyingmomentsthatallowedmetostaygroundedwhiletraining.”

Investors Group, in partnership with AthletesCAN, createdthe Team Investors Group Amateur Athletes Fund to assistCanada’s top athletes cover their training and competitioncosts.Sinceitsinceptionin2000,InvestorsGrouphasproudlyplayedasmallroleinhelpingourcountry’smostpromisingathletesreachtheirfullpotential.

“IthinktheprocessofapplyingforInvestorsGroupfunding,andtheheavyemphasisoncommunity involvement in theapplication,madememore conscious of the need to giveback,” said Jason Dunkerley, 2006 bursary recipient and 2012Paralympicsilverandbronzemedalwinner(Athletics).“As athletes we’re in a unique position to inspire and mobilizepeoplearoundusandtheenergyyougetbackinreturnfeedsintoawin-winsituation.”

Twenty $5,000 bursaries are awarded annually through selectioncriteriawhichincludeabalanceofathleticachieve-ment,financialneedandcommunityinvolvement.For12years,we have been pleased to support Canada’s athletes with bursariestotalingover$1milliontohelpfosterthatbalance.

“i think the process of applying for investors Group funding, and the heavy emphasis on community involvement in the application, made me more conscious of the need to give back.”

Jason Dunkerley, 2006 bursary recipient and 2012 Paralympic silver and bronze medal winner (Athletics)

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‘paying it forward’ with the Community sport

Volunteer program InvestorsGroup’sCommunitySportVolunteerProgramgivesInvestorsGroupvolunteerstheopportunitytoapplyforcommunity-basedsportsgroupsandorganizationsforwhichtheyvolunteer.

SportandrecreationmakesupthelargestpartofCanada’svoluntarysector,accountingfor28%ofallvolunteerpositionsandapproximately2.2millionvolunteers.

Theprogramwasdeveloped inpartnershipwithTrueSport Foundation, anational charitableorganization committed to ensuringthatsportmakesapositivecontributiontoCanadiansociety,ourathletesandthephysicalandmoraldevelopment ofCanada’syouth.

Here’s how the program works:

3 Investors Group Consultants, employees, retirees or immediate familymemberswhogiveaminimumof50volunteer hours per year to a sport organization can qualifyfora$500granttohelpfundactivitiesthatsupportTrueSportvaluesintheirprogrammingactivities.Thesevaluesincludefairness,inclusion,excellenceandfun.

3 All not-for-profit sport organizations can qualify, fromsmall community-based sports clubs to national sport organizations.

The grant may be used in many ways:

3 Team-buildingactivitiesforyoungathletes3 Mentorshipprogramsfornewreferees3 Outreacheventsforunderprivilegedchildren

Young ringette team gives back to children in ottawaOttawa South Consultant David McGoey received a CommunitySportVolunteerProgramgrant forvolunteeringforhisdaughter’s ringette team, theNepeanRavensTweenB’s.Theteamthendecidedtogivebacktothecommunityto showtheirappreciation.

TheRavensselectedtheircharity,decidedtodoabottledriveandraised$700fortheChildren’sHospitalofEasternOntario.Thehospitaladvised theRavens that themostneeded itemswereportableDVDplayersso the teampurchasedfiveand presentedthemtothehospital.

TheringetteteamwasdelightedaboutfirstreceivingthefundsfromInvestorsGroupandthendecidingto“payitforward”andgivebacktochildrenintheircommunity.

the program was developed in partnership with true sport Foundation, a national charitable organization committed to ensuring that sport makes a positive contribution to Canadian society, our athletes and the physical and moral development of Canada’s youth.

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The Ravens received a program grant, then raised money for a local children’s hospital.

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recipientsHonouring outstanding community volunteers

Each year, Investors Group recognizes our outstanding volunteers through the presentation of several distinguished awards. The Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award and Community Leadership Award recognize Consultants and Field Directors, respectively, who demonstrate outstanding long-term community service and business excellence. We also honour our employee volunteers for their tireless dedication to community service through the President’s Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award and the quarterly Employee Volunteer Award.

We extend our congratulations to the following 2012 award recipients.

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Canadians mourn the passing of herb Carnegie

InvestorsGroupmanagement, staff, andConsultants joinedcountlessCanadiansinmourningthelossofHerbertCarnegieonMarch9,2012.

Herb,arecipientoftheOrderofCanada,wasanInvestorsGroup Consultantfor32yearsfollowingastellarsemi-professionalhockeycareer.Duringhistenurewiththecompanyhecombinedalifetimepassionforcareandconcernofyoungpeoplewiththehighestprinciplesofbusinessexcellence.

HerbisperhapsbestknownforestablishingtheFutureAcesphilosophy,designedtohelpyouthdevelopapositiveself-imageandtopromotecooperationandcaring.Hedevelopedthephilosophyinthe1950sfollowingasetbackdealttohimas an exceptional hockey player (and a teammate of JeanBéliveau) in theQuébecSeniorHockeyLeague.Despitehisobvioustalentsandmanyawards,hewasdeniedatryoutintheNHLbecauseofhisrace.

Undaunted, Herb redirected his energies, first forming the FutureAcesHockeySchool,oneofthefirsthockeyschoolsinCanada.Heconsideredhisyoungchargestobethewinners,oraces,ofthefuture.HerealizedthathisFutureAcesCreedcouldhaveawiderapplication,andsowiththehelpofhiswifeAudreyanddaughterBernice,heintroducedtheconcepttoschoolsintheTorontoarea.Today,thephilosophytouchesthe lives of thousands of school children each year, and

herb is perhaps best known for establishing the Future aces philosophy, designed to help youth develop a positive self-image and to promote cooperation and caring. he developed the philosophy in the 1950s following a setback dealt to him as an exceptional hockey player... Despite his obvious talents and many awards, he was denied a tryout in the nhL because of his race.

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Presentation of inaugural Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award.

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Herbert H. Carnegie AwardsHerbert H. Carnegie embodied the spirit of communitycommitmentandbusinessexcellenceduringhis32yearswithInvestorsGroup.Hewasalsotheinspirationbehindthe FutureAcesprogram,whichencouragesethicalbehaviourandeducationalachievementamongCanada’syouth.

WeareproudtorecognizeConsultantsandFieldDirectorswho share this spirit through special awards named in hishonour.

PASTHERBERTH.CARNEGIEAWARDRECIPIENTS

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award RossElliott 3Halifax(2004)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award VinceO’Shea(deceased)3EdmontonSouthside(2005)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award MarkEwert3Niagara(2006)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Leadership Award LindaHancock3OttawaWest(2006)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award ReineL’Écuyer-Hébert3Sherbrooke(2007)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award MilesSchiller3SaskatchewanNorthwest(2008)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Leadership Award MichaelBuhr3WinnipegWest(2008)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award BruceMorrison3Kootenay(2009)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award DennisHunt3WesternManitoba(2010)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Leadership Award ChuckEaley3MississaugaCentral(2010)

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award DebbieMealia3GreaterVancouverNorth(2011)

his Future Aces Foundation provides scholarships to highschool students to help themachieve their post-secondaryeducationgoals.

HerbandBernice,togetherwithJeanBéliveau,wereonhandto present the very first Herbert H. Carnegie Community Serviceaward in2004.Since then,12other recipientshaveearned this prestigious honour. The Carnegie legacy hasmeant thatover$550,000hasbeencommitted toCanadiancharitiesinthelasteightyears,andthislegacywillcontinue togroweachyearastheawardispresented.

...the philosophy touches the lives of thousands of school children each year, and his Future aces Foundation provides scholarships to high school students to help them achieve their post-secondary education goals.

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Finding a reason and a passionJim Mignault receives 2012 Herbert H. Carnegie Community Service Award

In his senior year of high school at LowerCanadaCollege, JimMignaultchairedaschoolbazaarandskate-a-thontoraisemoneyforjuvenilediabetes.WhatwasunknowntoJimatthetimewasthissimpleactofvolunteerismwouldforeshadow alifetimecommitmenttodiabeteseducation,treatmentandresearchthatwouldcomefromaverypersonallevel.

First,acousinofJim’ssufferedseverelyfromdiabetes,experi-encingtwokidneytransplants,alegamputationandlosinghissightbeforedyingattheearlyageof32.ThenJimwasdiagnosed with type1diabetesandhe feltdevastated. “Thatwasmy motivationtochangemylifeandgetinvolved,”herecalled.

WorkingatabankinToronto,Jimwassetuponablinddatewith a woman from London, Ontario, who worked in the pharmaceuticalindustry.Sixty-threedayslater,heandDenisewere engaged, and in 1994 they married. Jim moved to LondonandjoinedInvestorsGroupshortlyafterwards.Inthe beginning, Jim joinedDenise inhercharitablework,butas adiabetic,Jimfeltitmadesenseforhimtovolunteertoraisemoneyforresearchandmeetpeopleinthecommunity.

reaching $1 million for diabetes researchOne of his earliest involvements was with the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Flame of Hope Golf Classic,whichhasraisedover$880,000fordiabetesresearchinthe 16yearshehasbeeninvolved.InvestorsGrouphasbeenacorporatesponsorfornineyears.

“(Jim) wanted to be involved in raising the awareness of diabetesresearchandhegotinvolvedonthecommittee,bothas a contributor and a volunteer,” said Chuck Kloetstra, Collaborator,FlameofHopeGolfClassic.“In2012,wereachedthemilliondollarmark,andthankstoJim’suniqueabilities,hewasabigpartofthat.”

During his seven years with the foundation, Jim has alsochairedtheEventsandPartnershipCommittee,whichover-sees an annual Tribute Dinner that raises $250,000 yearly,

During his seven years with the foundation, Jim has also chaired the events and partnership Committee, which oversees an annual tribute Dinner that raises $250,000 yearly, a Breakfast of Champions event and a signature speaker series that has hosted such notable speakers as Bishop Desmond tutu and al Gore.

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aBreakfastofChampionseventandaSignatureSpeakerSeriesthathashostedsuchnotablespeakersasBishopDesmondTutuandAlGore.

In2010,JimwaspresentedtheBobMcWhaMemorialAwardin recognitionofhisvolunteerismanddedication to raisingfundsfordiabetesresearch.

a voice for the causeAsapatientatSt. Joseph’sHospitalandreceivingtreatment forhisdiabetes,Jimlearnedaboutthelife-changingresearchbeing conducted at the Lawson Research Foundation andquickly became a supporter, fundraiser and spokesperson fortheSt.Joseph’sHealthCareFoundationwhichraisesfundsonitsbehalf.

“JimMignaulthasreallybeenalmostaposterchildforourwork,”saidMichelleCampbell,PresidentandCEO,St.Joseph’sHealthCareFoundation.“He’sadiabeticsohereallyunderstandsthechallengesthatpeoplewithdiabetesfaceandheunder-standstheimportanceofgivingvoicetothatcause.Hearingaboutanindividual’schallengesandtriumphshelpstobuild acommunityofunderstanding,andJimhasdonethatforusinaverybigwayatSt.Joseph’s.We’reverygratefultohimforthat.”

“(Jim) wanted to be involved in raising the awareness of diabetes research and he got involved on the committee, both as a contributor and a volunteer. in 2012, we reached the million dollar mark, and thanks to Jim’s unique abilities, he was a big part of that.” Chuck Kloetstra, Collaborator, Flame of Hope Golf Classic

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Left: Jim has become an effective fundraiser and spokesperson for St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation because of his own personal perspective on living with diabetes. Below: Jim with hockey legend Jean Béliveau at the Investors Group Charity Golf Classic in 2002.

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a ‘champion’ of community causesPaul Demay receives 2012 Herbert H. Carnegie Community Leadership Award

Paul Demay came to Kelowna when the picturesque communitywasfullintoitsboom,takingthehelmasRegionalDirectoroftheOkanaganregionafterasuccessfulcareeras a Division Director in Regina. As Paul was quick to learn, the community’s growth lends itself to both opportunitiesand challenges, andbolsteredby a caring spirit instilled in himbyhisfather,Paulquicklysoughtoutwaystohelp.

supporting community needsTheUnitedWaywasanaturalplaceforPaultogetinvolved, ashiscommitmenttothecausedatesbackmorethan30yearswhen he worked for the City of Regina. Kelowna City CouncillorMaxineDeHartmetPaulthroughthelocalUnitedWaycampaign,whereapositionon theboard soon led tochairingthecampaignandlaterservingaspresident.“Duringthattime,IfoundPaultobebothprofessionalandextremelydrivenforwhathebelievedin.Ialsosaw,firsthand,hisvaluedcommitment for the community in which he lived andworked,”shesaid.

Sensingtheneedsofitsfast-growingcommunity,theYMCA/YWCAoftheCentralOkanaganconductedaseriesofinter-viewswithbusinessleadersaboutthefeasibilityandsupportforamajorexpansion.Findinganenthusiasticsupporter inPaul, he chaired the local business campaign chargedwithraising $350,000 and played amajor role in securing both federalandmunicipalgovernmentsupportforthe$6millionexpansionproject.

to help put the Kelowna Community Food Bank on a more secure financial footing, paul, together with Consultants Mark o’hara and ray Mordan and senior Financial Consultant Melanie hall-szyszkiewicz, set up the Kelowna Community Food Bank Charitable Foundation in 2009.

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“ThefundraisingthatPaulledwasinstrumentalingettingustothepointwherewearetoday–wherewehavethisbeautifulfacility,” saidAllysonGraf, GeneralManager of CommunityandStrategicInitiatives,YMCA/YWCAoftheCentralOkanagan,of theH2OAdventureandFitnessCentre,astate-of-the-artand environmentally sustainable multi-use facility whichopenedin2010.

stable funding for local food bankDuringhisdaysinRegina,Paulbecameanactivevolunteerand supporter for foodbanks there, andhewitnessed thestrugglethattheyoftenfaceinmeetingthedemand.Tohelpput the Kelowna Community Food Bank on amore secure financialfooting,Paul,togetherwithConsultantsMarkO’Haraand Ray Mordan and Senior Financial Consultant MelanieHall-Szyszkiewicz,setuptheKelownaCommunityFoodBankCharitableFoundationin2009.

AfterworkingwithPaulthroughmanyfooddrives,fundraisersand theestablishmentof the foundation,LenettaParry, theAssociateExecutiveDirectorofthefoodbank,saidthatPaul’seffortshavemadeahugedifference.“He’sdefinitelyreveredinhispracticeandhe’sdefinitelysomeonethatpeoplelookupto.Heissuchaleaderandavisionaryandhereallywantstohelp,”shesaid.

Whenaskedwhyhegivesofhimselftosomanyorganizationsoversomanyyears,Paulreplied:“Theterm‘leadingfromthefront’comestomind.EversinceIjoinedInvestorsGroup,thiscompanyhasbeenattheforefrontofCanadiancorporationsforbeingacaringcompany.Inturn,thesupportwereceiveviathe RegionOffice Community Relations Program has been an integral part ofOkanagan regionhaving a verypositive impactinourcommunity.”

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Paul and former United Way CEO Michael Loewen at the Kelowna Volunteer Fair.

The Kelowna Family Y expansion committee included Paul, Anna Hunt-Binkley, Ron Stewardson, Barb Himmler and Alan Sanderson.

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Volunteering a fundamental responsibility for aaron Margolis2012 President’s Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award recipient

Inrecognitionofhiscommitmenttofightingpovertythroughpersonalvolunteerism,AaronMargolis,Vice-President,ProductManagement,receivedthe2012President’sLifetimeVolunteerAchievementAward.

“Aaron isadedicatedvolunteerwhoseeks toaddress theneedsof thosesuffering theeffectsofpoorsocialconditions,” saidMurrayTaylor,PresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficer.“Healsodemonstratesgreatdepthinhisvolunteerism,choosing toworkwithmanyorganizationsinthecommunitythatofferrelieftothehungryandimpoverished.”

Aarongenerouslygiveshis timetoanumberofnationalandWinnipeg-basedorganizationssuchasFoodBanksCanada, SalvationArmy,AgapeTable,JewishFoundationofManitobaandJewishChildandFamilyServices.

“Povertyisnotachoicebutitexists.Ibelievethosewhoaremorefortunatehaveanobligationtohelp.Ihavealwaysfeltitis afundamentalresponsibilitytogivebacktoourcommunityandprovidesupporttothoseinneed,”saidAaron.

Building organizations to thriveOnewayAaronprovidedsupporttothoseinneedwaswithFoodBanksCanada.From2005to2011,heservedasanational boardmember,was active on the organization’s Audit and Finance Committee andwas the Chair of theMarketing and CommunicationsCommittee.Hiscontributiontotheorganizationhasbeensignificantthroughthedevelopmentofaneffectivenewbrand,strengthenedgovernanceandstrongfinancialaccountability.

AaronhasalsoservedasamemberoftheSalvationArmy’sWinnipegAdvisoryBoardandtheAgapeTableBoard.

Hedescribedthevolunteerworkhedoeswiththeseorganizationsastwofold.Ononelevel,thereishisworkonvariousboardswhich“makessuretheorganizationsoperateproperlyandarebuilttothriveinthefuture.”

“aaron is a dedicated volunteer who seeks to address the needs of those suffering the effects of poor social conditions. he also demonstrates great depth in his volunteerism, choosing to work with many organizations in the community that offer relief to the hungry and impoverished.”Murray Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer

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Theotherlevelismorepersonal.“Myvolunteerworkwiththeseorganizationsalsomeansinteractingandworkingwithclientsasservicesarebeingprovided.ThatcouldinvolveanythingfromservingThanksgivingmealsatAgapeTabletodelivering hampersatPassoverwithJewishChildandFamilyServices.”

providing valued expertiseInadditiontohelpingthoselivinginchallengingcircumstances,AaroncontributessignificantlytotheJewishcommunity.

He serves as a boardmember of Jewish Child and Family Services and was invited by the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba’s Executive Committee to lend his considerable expertisetooneoftheircommittees.HiscontributionsprovedsovaluablethathewasaskedtostayonasamemberoftheInvestment Committee. He currently co-chairs a committeeinvestigatingapotentialadvisortothefoundation.

“FoodBanksCanada,theSalvationArmy,AgapeTable,JewishChildandFamilyServices, JewishFoundationofManitoba...eachoftheseorganizationsworkincrediblyhardeverydaytomakethelivesoftheirclientsbetter,”saidAaron.“Iamproudtobeassociatedwithallofthem.”

“Food Banks Canada, the salvation army, agape table, Jewish Child and Family services, Jewish Foundation of Manitoba... each of these organizations work incredibly hard every day to make the lives of their clients better... i am proud to be associated with all of them.”

Aaron Margolis, Vice-President, Product Management, and 2012 President’s Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award recipient

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Above: Aaron and The Honourable Philip S. Lee, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, at the Food Banks conference held in Winnipeg last June. Far left: President and CEO Murray Taylor presented Aaron with the President’s Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award. Below: Aaron and daughter Nicole enjoyed time together while volunteering at the Salvation Army Booth Centre Holiday Dinner.

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Employee Volunteer Award recipients

First quarter recipientDave CheopCorporate Compliance

Dave has generously given his time to the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra and has volun-teered with a diverse group of organizations in the Chinese community that include: Winnipeg Chinatown Development Corporation, Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre, Winnipeg Chinatown Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Teochew Association of Manitoba and Peace Tower Housing Corporation.

“I am always struck by the difference the various organizations I work with make in the community and I believe it is important to be a part of that. We all benefit from the work that these groups do, but none of it would happen unless people gave their time and money.”

Second quarter recipientLiz DesrosiersRegion office 589 – Kootenay

Liz is a devoted volunteer who has been drawn to volunteer for causes close to her heart. She has given time to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, along with local schools and sports teams in her community.

“I couldn’t begin to count the number of hours I have spent with these organizations but I wouldn’t trade one minute. It has been extremely fulfilling and I love doing it! I also feel it is important to model volunteering for my kids.”

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third quarter recipientMoniqueVandal Region office 39 – Edmonton Sherwood Park

Monique’scommitmenttovolunteeringseeshercontributetoanumberofdiverseorganizationssuchastheStrathconaMinorHockeyLeague,CanadianBloodServices,TheMustardSeedandRunfortheCure.

“Volunteeringshowsmychildrenthatitisimportanttocareforothersandthatyoucanmakeadifference.Itbringsusclosertogetherandmakesusappreciatewhat wedohave.”

Fourth quarter recipientYvonneVincent Information Services

InadditiontodedicatinganextraordinaryamountoftimevolunteeringwithScoutsCanadaandLiveDifferent,YvonnealsofindstimetosupportothercausessuchasRunfortheCureandUnitedWay.

“VolunteeringisagreatwaytosupportthecausesIbelievein.Myfamilymembershaveallbenefitedinsomewayfromotherpeople’svolunteerefforts.Volunteeringisonewayformetoshowmyappreciationforalltheworktheseorganizationsdo.”

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Our Consultants Our corporate partnerships Our clientsOur award recipients Our employees Our community partnersOurConsultantsMaking a difference from coast-to-coast

For Investors Group, our long heritage of grassroots involvement, corporate funding and project initiation by many of our people has created a strong corporate culture of caring for our communities. We have a long history of attracting people who are ambitious and people who care for those they serve, which translates into a deep interest in community needs. When you combine these characteristics, you end up with a strong sustainable focus on corporate citizenship.

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Wheeling from coast-to-coast to battle cancer

TheSearsNationalKidsCancerRideisoneofthebiggestandmostambitiouscharitycyclingeventsonbehalfofchildhoodcancerintheworld.Themostrecenteventwasanemotionalandinspirationalcoast-to-coast16-dayfundraisingadventure–andadedicatedInvestorsGrouprelayteamwasthereforeverypedalstroke.

DrewRobertson,AreaMarketingManager,AtlanticCanada,joinedeightothermembersof theInvestorsGroupteamtohelpcomplete thecross-Canada journey.Riding relaystyle,eachteammembercycledapproximately165kilometresaday,startingandendingeachdaybyparticipatingincommunityeventsandvisitingpediatriconcologycentresandhospitals.

“MylegofthejourneywasfromQuébecCitytoHalifax,”saidDrew,“andletmetellyou,thosewereharddays!Ihadn’tbeenonabikeinyearsbutthewonderfulpeopleinvolved–fromthecyclistsandsupportvolunteerstoeveryonefromInvestorsGroup–helpedmemakeittotheend.”

The InvestorsGroup relay teamwasproudly representedbyRonHewitsonandDaveMachrywho rode fromVancouver toCalgary,BlakeHunter,theteamcaptain,whopedalledfromCalgarytoToronto,BillRichardsonwhorodefromSaultSte.MarietoToronto,TerryLinesmanwhotookoverfromThunderBaytoSaultSte.Marie,AvrumLiedermanwhocycledfromToronto toQuébecCity,KathyWatkinswhorodefromTorontotoHalifaxandDrewRobertsonandToddMorinwhotogetherrode fromQuébecCitytoHalifax.

Ofcourse, thegoalwastoraisefunds;andwiththehelpofgenerous communities across the country, each individualriderraisedmoneythroughnetworkingandspecialevents.

Intheend,theInvestorsGroupteamraisedover$25,000forcharitiesthatimprovethequalityoflifeforchildren,andtheirfamilies,livingwithandbeyondcancer.Plansarealreadyinmotiontodoitalloveragainin2013.

the most recent event was an emotional and inspirational coast-to-coast 16-day fundraising adventure – and a dedicated investors Group relay team was there for every pedal stroke.

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(L to R): Ride participants Todd Morin, Kathy Watkins and Drew Robertson at the event’s closing ceremony.

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Lacing up to fight heart disease in Granby

Fiveyearsago,MartinCaron,Director,AreaMarketing,tookpartinasmall,community-runhalfmarathoninGranby,Québec.FastforwardtoSeptember2012andtheGranbyInvestorsGroupHalfMarathonhasevolvedintoahighlightofthesummer,featuringover3,000participantsandeightracesincludingafive-kilometre“WalkforyourHeart,”whichsupportstheHeart andStrokeFoundationofQuébec.

“IknowthatMartinsawourpartnershipinsuchaneventinGranbyashavingincrediblepotential,”SherbrookeRegional DirectorBrunoTherriensaid. “Iwas impressedby thequalityof itsorganization, sowhenMartin talked tomeabout the possibilityofgettinginvolvedwiththeevent,Iimmediatelymadesuremywholeteamwasonboard.”

2012markedthethirdyearInvestorsGroupwasthetitlesponsor,andwehavejustsignedonforanotherthreeyears.Intotal,about40InvestorsGroupConsultantsvolunteeredattheevent.

“Itwasafamily-likeatmospherewhereeveryoneenjoyedthemselvesenormously,whatevertheroletheyplayed–spectator,runner,orvolunteer,”Brunosaid.“TherearemanyInvestorsGroupConsultantswhotakepartwiththeirfamiliesinthiseventyearafteryear.”

TheGranbyInvestorsGroupHalfMarathonhas ledtothebeginningof InvestorsGroup’s involvementwiththeProvincial CircuitSportsExperts/Intersport,whoseaimistopromotethesportofrunningandduplicatethesuccessofeventslikethese.In2013,thepartnershipwillseerunningenthusiastsbegiventheopportunitytoparticipatein15runningeventsthroughouttheprovince.

With Investors Group Consultants volunteering, running and cheering on participants, the events are sure to succeed, Brunosaid.“It’samazingtoseejusthowmotivatedtheInvestorsGroupConsultantsandemployeesarewhenitcomesto gettinginvolvedtoensurethatthedaywillbeagreatsuccess.”

“it was a family-like atmosphere where everyone enjoyed themselves enormously, whatever the role they played – spectator, runner, or volunteer... there are many investors Group Consultants who take part with their families in this event year after year.”Bruno Therrien, Sherbrooke Regional Director

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Sherbrooke Regional Director and event volunteer Bruno Therrien (second left) congratulates team members on a race well run! (L to R): Martin Caron, Director, Area Marketing; Sylvie Bernier, Investors Group Ambassador; Johanne Blanchard, Assistant Vice-President & Legal Counsel.

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extending a community lifelineGillian’s Place, one of Ontario’s first shelters for abused womenandchildren,hasbeenasafehavenin theNiagararegionsinceitsinceptionin1977.Firstsetupinasmallhouse,itnowoperatesinalargeunusedschoolandisnearlyalwaysatcapacity.

Forthelastsevenyears,theInvestorsGroupNiagararegionofficehasbeenasteadfastsupporterofGillian’sPlace,raisingmoneythroughanumberofinitiatives.

InOctober2012,Gillian’sPlacebecamethebeneficiaryofalarger,company-widegivingeffort.That’swhen1,500Consul-tantsandstafftravelledtoNiagaraFallstoparticipateintheApexSummit,InvestorsGroup’sannualbusinessconference.

InvestorsGrouphaslonggivenbacktothecommunitiesinwhichitspeopleliveandworkandin2012thisconceptwasexpandedtoincludethecommunities–inCanadaandabroad–thatthecompanyvisitsinconjunctionwithitsvariousconferences.

SowhenApexcametoNiagaraFallsandorganizerswerelookingforacharitytosupport,Gillian’sPlacewaschosenbecauseofitsongoingrelationshipwiththeNiagaraoffice.

Conferenceattendeeswereaskedtodonatetheshelter’smostneeded items: toiletriesandsocksandslippers forwomenandchildren.Theresponsewasoverwhelming.“Werely100%ondonationsforpersonalneeditemstogivetowomenandtheirchildren,”saidAnneArmstrong,Gillian’sPlaceExecutiveDirector.“Sowearedeeplygratefulforthisgenerosity.”

Then,justtwoweeksbeforetheconference,theshelterwasdealt amajor blow. Its phone system–which supports its 24-hourcrisisline–crashed.InvestorsGroupsteppedinwithacorporatedonationof$10,000toreplaceit.

AnnewasonhandatApextoacceptthedonation.“Ourphonesystemisourlifelinethroughwhichwomencontactus,”shesaid.“Wecannotthankyouenoughforaddressingthisneed.”

“We rely 100% on donations for personal need items to give to women and their children. so we are deeply grateful for this generosity.”Anne Armstrong, Gillian’s Place Executive Director

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Esther Bast (left), Senior Vice-President, Financial Services, presented a cheque to Gillian’s Place Executive Director Anne Armstrong.

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thunder Bay regions join nhL star to help children with disabilities

“WehadvolunteersfrombothofficesandConsultantsbroughtclientsandprospectsonthedayoftheevent,”recalledEmey.“WealsoreliedheavilyonourConsultantsfordonationsandprizesandwewerejustblownawaybytheirgenerosityand willingnesstohelp.Theymadethisanabsolutesuccess!”

AsuccessthattranslatedtoalargedonationtoTheGeorgeJeffreyChildren’sFoundation,whichassistsinprovidingtheresourcestoensurethattheGeorgeJeffreyChildren’sCentrecancontinuetoenrichthelivesofyoungpeoplewithphysicalanddevelop-mentaldisabilitieslivinginNorthwesternOntario.

“Atlastcount,weraisedover$89,000fortheChildren’sFoundation,”saidHerpLamba.“Ibelievethisisthelargestmoney-raisinggolftournamentinThunderBayhistory!”

Infact,Emeystillcan’tbelievetheirsuccess–especiallywhensheremembershowthedaybegan.“Wehadahorriblestart,” shechuckled.“Therewasatorrentialdownpourearlyonbutthankfully,peopleenduredthestormandaftertheraindelay, itendedupbeingabeautifulday!”

For17years,InvestorsGroup’sThunderBayregionofficeshavestagedtheInvestorsGroupCharityGolfClassictoraisefundsandsupporttheircommunity.Theeventwasalwayspopular,theformulaforsuccess,triedandtrue...sowhychangeanything?

“Wewerelookingforsomethingfresh,”explainedEmeyHendricks,ExecutiveAssistanttoThunderBaySuperiorEastRegionalDirector,HerpLamba.“Soforthe2012Classic,wepartneredwithThunderBay’shometownhero,PatrickSharpoftheChicagoBlackhawks,andthepeopleandsponsorshipsjustpouredinfromthere.”

HeldinAugust2012,theFirstAnnualPatrickSharpChildren’sCharityGolfClassicwasco-sponsoredbyThunderBay’stwo region officeswith several InvestorsGroup representativeshelpingtoorganizetheevent.Inparticular,HilaryKaszorandLarryLovisjoinedEmeyontheexecutivecommittee.

“at last count, we raised over $89,000 for the Children’s Foundation. i believe this is the largest money-raising golf tournament in thunder Bay history!”Herp Lamba, Thunder Bay Superior East Regional Director

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Back row (L to R): Consultant Terry Groulx; Consultant Christine Seeley; Executive Assistant and Committee Member Emey Hendricks; Patrick Sharp; Regional Director Herp Lamba; Executive Assistant Leah Burke-Norman. Front row (L to R): Retired Consultant and Committee Member Hilary Kaszor; Consultant Larry Lovis; Insurance Specialist Larry Sawchuk.

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serving those who need it most Sixdaysaweek,12monthsoftheyear,TheMustardSeed’skitchen provides a hearty evening meal to 250-plus Edmontoniansinneed.

Thenot-for-profitorganization,whichworkswiththewiderEdmontoncommunitytoaddresspoverty,offersthesemealswith thesupportofgroupswhovolunteerandhelp topay formealcosts.

Inthespringof2008,theInvestorsGroupEdmontonCapitalregionofficedecidedtopitchin.Everyyearsincethen,theyhavecoordinatedaneffortwith their regionalcounterparts(theEdmontonMetro,SherwoodPark,Southside,andSt.Albertoffices)tosponsorTheMustardSeed’sEasterandThanksgivingmeals,eachofwhichmayfeedupto600people.

“Wedetermined that therewas a trueneed in the city for supportofthosewhowereleastabletohelpthemselves,”saidEdmontonCapitalRegionalDirectorRayDallaire.“WechoseTheMustardSeedforanumberofreasons,buttheprimaryoneswerethatthereliefwasimmediate,itfeedspeople,offersclothingandisadrop-inspotforthoseandtheirfamilieswhoarelessfortunate.”

TheInvestorsGroupvolunteerstakecareoffoodprep,includingchopping and peeling hundreds of pounds of vegetables,portioningandreheatingfood,makinggravyandbannockandrollingcutlery.Adozenorsoworktheservingline–asteadytwo-hourflow–whileothersgotabletotable,buskingandserving thoseunable to serve themselves. They thenwash allthedishesandhelpwithfinalclean-up.Someputinafulleight-hourdayonsite.

Theofficesalsodonates$3,000yearlytocoverthefoodcostsofthetwodinners.

“It’s a great opportunity for the Edmonton region offices –Consultantsandstaffalongwiththeirfamilies–togiveback tothecommunity.Itisatrulysatisfyingexperiencetoallwhodonatetheirtime,”saidRay.

“...the relief was immediate, it feeds people, offers clothing and is a drop-in spot for those and their families who are less fortunate.”Ray Dallaire, Edmonton Capital Regional Director

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Volunteers from Edmonton region offices enjoyed getting out and doing their share to help.

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Kootenay region hits the slopes to support cancer research

WhenBritishColumbia’sKootenayregionofficewaslookingforawaytoraisemoneyfortheCanadianCancerSociety,skiingseemedliketheobviouschoice.That’swhytheregiondecidedtohelporganizethesecondannualSlopesforHopeevent, alocalskiingfundraiserinsupportofcancerresearchandthoselivingwithcancer.

“Everyoneinourregionhasbeenaffectedbycancerinsomeway,”explainedKootenayRegionalDirectorBillHughes.“That’swhywedecidedtosupportSlopesforHopewithourRegionOfficeCommunityRelationsbudget;butitsoonbecamemuchmorethanthat.”

Theofficeendeduptakingpartintheinspirationalpre-eventpromotionwithJoshDueck,alocalKimberleydisabledskierandrecord-breaker,aswellashelpingtoorganizeeventsattheKimberleyAlpineResortandWhitewaterSkiHill,enteringteamsofskierswhoraisedfundsandvolunteeredonthedayoftheevents.

“ConsultantLianaShawandDivisionDirectorRogerHigginseachtookchargeofaneventthisyear,”Billsaid.“Thankstotheirdedicationand theparticipationofothermembersofouroffice–eitherasskiers,volunteersorcontributors–botheventswerehugesuccesses.”

AccordingtoLiana,thedayattheKimberleyResortcouldnothavegoneanybetter.“Wehadoverfivecentimetresoffreshpowderandbeautiful sunshine,” she recalled. “MayorRonMcRaeandCouncillorDarylOakleyhadfirstchairofthedayand the rest of the event unfolded with a mix of music, children’sactivities,draws,50/50,prizesandskiing.Theclosingceremonywasalsomemorable,withthreechildrenshavingtheirheadstoraiseevenmorefundsforthecause!Itwasanamazing day and I’m already looking forward to helping organizetheeventnextyear.”

Collectively,InvestorsGroupcontributed$3,000andtheeventsraisedmorethan$35,000fortheCanadianCancerSociety.

Collectively, investors Group contributed $3,000 and the events raised more than $35,000 for the Canadian Cancer society.

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Above: (L to R): Liana Shaw, Consultant, Kootenay region office; Dona Bannenberg, Canadian Cancer Society; Josh Dueck, local Kimberley disabled skier; Heather Blackwood, Kimberley Alpine Resort. Below right: (L to R): Consultant Liana Shaw; Consultant Valarie Melnick; Regional Director Bill Hughes; Consultant Liz Spence-Noble.

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of communityEmployees in Action (EIA) gives Investors Group employees greater opportunities to take part in workplace and community activities and provides increased recognition for employees who are active in their community. Under the direction of the EIA steering committee, these groups have worked to enhance existing initiatives and add several new ones. This has led to increased engagement in volunteer activities by employees throughout the company.

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employees in actionOurEmployeesinActioncommitteesplanactivitiesandeventsthroughouttheyearthathelpsupportcommunityneedsby encouragingvolunteerismandcollectingmonetaryandmaterialdonationsforlocalcauses.Throughourpartnershipswithlocalcommunityorganizationsandfundingprogramsthatsupportemployeegivingandrecognitionforemployeeswhovolunteer,wehopetoinspireandmotivateemployeevolunteerisminourworkplacesandourcommunities.

house build improves the lives of a young familyDozensofInvestorsGroupemployeesandConsultantsdonnedtheirhardhatsandsteel-toedshoesinsupportofaWinnipegHabitatforHumanityhousebuildthattookplaceover10daysinSeptember2012.

ThenewhomeownersareasinglemomandhertwochildrenwhoemigratedfromThailand.Themotherspentmostofherearlychildhoodyearsinrefugeecampsandattheageofnineshefledthecountrywithherfamily.

JasonDeprez,Director,InsuranceManagerNetwork,volunteeredtoworkatthebuildandspentthedayputtingtrussesuponthewallsandsecuringtheminplace.“Thedaywasalotoffunanditwasgreattobeoutsidedoingsomephysicallabour,”saidJason.“TheHabitatfolksreallyhaveitdowntoascience.Eventhoughtheyareworkingwithagroupofpeoplewithlimitedconstructionknowledgetheywereabletomobilizeusandcompleteabigpartoftheproject.”

“Ithinkit’ssuchafantasticcausesupportedbysomanypeopleandorganizationsinthecommunity,”headded.“Thelistofcompaniesandpeopleinvolvedisimpressive.Itgavemeagreatdealofprideinthecommunityandhowwecancometogetherwhenneeded.Ifyouhaveachancetolendahand,I’dcertainlyrecommendtakingadaytovolunteer.”

BrentKroeker,SeniorFinancialConsultant,WinnipegDowntown,hasparticipatedinotherHabitathousebuildsovertheyearsandreallyenjoyedtheexperience,sohewasgladtohelpoutagain.Despitebadweather,whichincludedwind,rainandabitofsnow,Brentandhisco-workersreceivedsomesatisfactionbyseeingalotofprogressonthehouse.

“It’simportanttogivebacktothecommunitywhereandwhenwecan,”notedBrent.“InvestorsGrouphelpsmeettheneedsofthecommunityinmanydifferentareasandIthinkthat’simportant.Why?It’sjusttherightthingtodo.Ifyouhavebeenblessedwiththeabilitytodonateyourtime,effortandmoney,thenwhynotsharewhatyouhavetoimprovethelivesofothers?”

through our partnerships with local community organizations and funding programs that support employee giving and recognition for employees who volunteer, we hope to inspire and motivate employee volunteerism in our workplaces and our communities.

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United Way campaign raises funds and awareness“Unitedweleadtheway”wasthethemeofthe2012InvestorsGroupUnitedWayWorkplacecampaignthatraised$262,179in employee donations in addition to the $5,754 raised inpre-campaignemployeefundraisingactivities.

Highlightsincludedthepopularlasagnalunchfundraiserthatserved322mealsandraised$1,288.

Backbypopulardemand,contestantswerecalledto“comeondown”attheUnitedWayPriceisRighteventwheretheypar-ticipatedinpricinggamestowingreatprizes.AllgroceriesweredonatedtothePregnancy&FamilySupportServicesagency.

TheGreatRelayRacehadfour-personteamscompetingincuptipping,ball throw, scooter racingandpuzzlebuilding.ThescootersweredonatedtotheBoys&GirlsClubsofWinnipeg.

InvestorsGroupalsohostedaUnitedWayDayofCaring,whereemployeespaintedtheSpenceStreetThriftShop.

“TherearesomanyagenciessupportedbyUnitedWayandmost of us haveno idea. It touches everyone’s lives,” saidRyanSolomon,UnitedWayCommitteeco-chair.

opening umbrellas in Montréal brings good luck to those in needEveryautumn,thousandsofpeopleconvergeonthestreets ofMontréal for Centraide’sMarch of 1,000Umbrellas. Theumbrella is a symbol of protection, as it keeps the person beneathitwarmanddryandofdiversity,whichwasevidentas colourful patterns swarmed the street as far as the eyecouldsee.

Thisyear,thewalkaimedtosupportinnovativeinitiativesthatfightpovertyandexclusion.InvestorsGroupemployeesonceagaingavegenerouslytothecause.

“Iwouldattribute thesuccess to the twodifferentagenciessupportedbyCentraidewhocame toourEmployeeForum

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andexplainedhowtheyhelpchildrenandteenagers,”saidNathalieGodbout,Director,ProductUtilizationandPlanning.“We could see the immediate impact from the number of donationswereceivedthatdayafterthemeeting.”

TheQuébecGeneralOfficesetagoaltoraise$12,000forthecampaignandemployeesmore than rose to the challenge.Therewas a 100% increase in the number of donors over the previous year, which raised $16,000 for Centraide- fundedagencies.

sharing the spirit of the seasonTheholiday season is a timeof sharinggifts, foodand fun withourfamiliesandfriends.Butforsome,theyareableak reminderofbeingwithout.Duringthistime,InvestorsGrouphelps bring together those in need, which has been our traditionforthepast12years.

Ourplansfor2012includedoutreachtofivecommunity-basedagencies,servingover775mealsduringaone-weekperiodinNovemberandDecember.

ForourannualCommunityOutreachholidaydinner,weopenedourdoorsandinvitedUnitedWayagenciesthatserveyouth andneighbourhoodresourceneedstoenjoyaheartymeal,completewithcarolersandavisitfromSanta.

For theseniors’ tea,a teamof InvestorsGroupandSodexoemployeesprovidedrefreshments,sandwichesanddessertstoseniorsfromNorthPointDouglasSeniors’Association,variousseniors’apartmentcomplexesandInvestorsGroupretirees.

MichèleBouchard,CommunityOutreachCommitteeco-chair,agreedthatthisisawonderfulopportunitytoworksidebysidewithyourcolleaguestobringthespiritoftheholidaytothoselessfortunate.

irCoM partnership enters second year InvestorsGrouphasbeeninpartnershipwiththeImmigrantandRefugeeCommunityOrganizationofManitoba(IRCOM)sinceApril2011.TheagencysupportsimmigrantandrefugeefamilieswhoarestartingtheirnewCanadianlivesinWinnipeg.

For our annual Community outreach holiday dinner, we opened our doors and invited United Way agencies that serve youth and neighbourhood resource needs to enjoy a hearty meal, complete with carolers and a visit from santa.

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“WevalueourrelationshipwithInvestorsGroupandhopewecanworktogetherformanyyears.”saidWadeParke,VolunteerCoordinator,IRCOM.“It’sbeenapleasuretoworkwiththeemployeesandvolunteers.”

InOctober,over130guestsenjoyedatraditionalchickendinneratOneCanadaCentrepreparedbySodexoandservedbyvolunteersfromheadofficestaffandIRCOMfamilies.EmployeessharedtheirtraditionsbyprovidingentertainmentincludingthesoundofbagpipesintheKhartumShrinersPipesandDrumsband,swingdancingandsong.

InvestorsGroupand its employees further supported the agency in 2012by sponsoring IRCOM’sGreening Programand Family-to-FamilyProgramandvolunteeringatIRCOM’sImmigrantCelebrationBarbeque.

riding towards a cure for juvenile diabetesMontréal’sQuébecGeneralOfficehassteppeduptheireffortstohelpfindacurefor juvenilediabetes. In2012, theywerejoined by two Québec region offices, Montréal Anjou and Terrebonne-Lachenaie,totakepartintheRideforDiabetesResearch in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Ten teamsof fivehoppedon stationarybikesandraised$9,461–nearlythreetimesmorethanthepreviousyear.

JohanneBlanchard,AssistantVice-President&LegalCounsel,who last year initiated and coordinated Investors Group’sparticipation in the ride, has been involvedwith JDRF formorethan10years.

“Idon’thavefamilywithdiabetesbutIwanttosupportacausethathelpschildren.Iamgratefultohavetwodaughterswhoareingoodhealth,butIcanalsounderstandhowpainfulitcouldbetoseeyourchildwithanillness,”shesaid.“InvestorsGroup isanactivesupporterofJDRF.Itmakesmeproudtobepartofanorganizationthathassuchgreatvalues.”

Montréal’s Québec General office has stepped up their efforts to help find a cure for juvenile diabetes. this year, they were joined by two Québec region offices, Montréal anjou and terrebonne-Lachenaie, to take part in the ride for Diabetes research... ten teams of five hopped on stationary bikes and raised $9,461 – nearly three times more than the previous year.

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Our Consultants Our corporate partnerships Our clientsOur award recipients Our employees Our community partnersOurcommunity

partners

Investors Group provides financial assistance to non-profit groups and organizations in which our employees, Consultants, retirees and their immediate families are involved as active volunteers and donors. We recognize the essential contribution our people can make to their communities and our programs aim to encourage and support this contribution through the granting of financial assistance. As the stories in this corporate citizenship report have shown, we support many different community needs in many different ways. What is common is the appreciation of the people whose lives are enriched by these volunteer and charitable efforts.

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Alberta 3 4.77%

Atlantic 3 3.43%

BritishColumbia 3 6.68%

Midwest 3 6.41%

National 3 29.82%

Ontario 3 15.68%

Québec 3 10.14%

Winnipeg 3 23.07%

percentage by areaInvestorsGroup is committed tomakinga contribution to themanycommunitiesacrossCanada inwhichweoperateby supporting localandnationalactivities,eventsandorganizations.Locally,our fundingsupports thevolunteereffortsand charitable giving of our Consultants and employees, while corporately, we have developed long-term relationshipswith nationalorganizationswhoseeffortssupportthoseoflocalvolunteersandcommunityneeds.Inaddition,asoneofasmallnumberofnationalcompaniesheadquarteredinWinnipeg,InvestorsGroupplaysaleadershiproleinourhomecommunitythroughoursupportofawiderangeoforganizationsandevents.

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AmateurSport 3 12.05%

Arts&Culture 3 10.35%

Civic 3 17.95%

Education&Youth 3 14.23%

Health 3 19.43%

SocialServices 3 25.99%

percentage by programInvestorsGroup’sCommunityInvestmentProgramdeliversourfinancialsupportinawaythatwebelieveismeaningfulandrelevanttoourConsultantsandemployeesandthecommunitieswheretheylive.AsignificantcomponentofourprogramfundingisdeterminedbyConsultantsandemployeesatthegrassrootslevel.Theorganizationsandcausesthatweasacompanysupportaretheonesthatourpeoplesupportthroughtheirvolunteertimeandfinancialdonations.WeareproudtobeabletoencourageandrewardthevaluedeffortsofConsultantsandemployeesinthisway.

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nationalCivic(The)CanadianCEDNetworkCanadianMuseumforHumanRightsInc.FreeTheChildrenGovernorGeneral’sCanadianLeadershipConference

Imagine Canada(The)NatureConservancyofCanadaVolunteerCanadaWeProjectsInc.

education & Youth(The)BanffCentreCanadianFoundation forEconomicEducation

HerbertH.Carnegie Future AcesFoundation

social servicesCentraideofGreaterMontrealFood BanksCanada

sportAthletesCANB2tenCoachingAssociationofCanadaRoyalCanadianGolfAssociationTeamCanadaVolleyballCentreTrueSportFoundation

atlantic regionarts & CultureNewBrunswickYouthOrchestraOperaNewBrunswickSaintJohnArtsCentreInc.SymphonyNewBrunswick

CivicAntigonishTownandCountyRecreationAssociation

Barrington7-EVolunteerFireDepartmentBideAwhileAnimalShelterSociety

Cambridge–NarrowsRegionalLibraryCanadianSkiPatrolCharlotteCountyCivicCentreProjectInc.deCosteEntertainmentCentreSocietyDucksUnlimitedCanadaEcologyActionCentreGamboLionsClubHalifax-CornwallisProgressClubHistoricSitesAssociationofNewfoundlandandLabrador

KingsCountySPCAManuelsRiverNaturalHeritageSocietyMonctonWest&RiverviewRotaryClubN.B.CrimeStoppersInc.PEIHumaneSocietyPortageAtlanticFoundationRiverValleyGround Search&RescueTeam

RotaryClubofCharlottetownCharitableTrust

RotaryClubofHalifaxNorthwestCharitableTrust

SPCA–HappyValley-GooseBaySaintJohnVolunteerCentreSalmonPreservationAssociation fortheWatersofNewfoundland

(The)ShipHectorFoundationTAPA(TakingActiontoProtect AnimalsSociety)

VolunteerCentreofCharlotteCountyInc.VolunteerCentreofSoutheastern NewBrunswick

education & YouthAnnapolisValleyRegionalSchoolBoardApexInvitationalGolfAssociationBigBrothersBigSistersofMonctonBridgewayAcademyAssociationCollegeoftheNorthAtlanticJuniorAchievementofNewBrunswick(The)KiwanisMusicFestivalAssociationofSt.John’s

MemorialUniversityofNewfoundlandPrinceEdwardIslandWriters’GuildUniversityofNewBrunswickUniversityofPrinceEdwardIsland

healthAbilityNewBrunswickAutismNovaScotiaAutismSocietyofNewfoundland andLabrador–EasternChapter

BurinPeninsulaHealthCareFoundationCanadianBreastCancerFoundation–AtlanticChapter

CanadianCancerSocietyCanadianCancerSociety(Halifax)CanadianDiabetesAssociationCanadianMentalHealthAssociationCanadianParaplegicAssociation (NovaScotia)

(The)CanadianRedCrossSociety(The)CandlelightersAssociationofNewfoundlandandLabrador

CoasttoCoastAgainstCancerCrohn’s&ColitisFoundationofCanadaCumberlandHealthCareFoundationCanadianCysticFibrosisFoundationDartmouthGeneralHospitalFoundationEasterSealsNewfoundlandandLabradorEmergencyReliefand DevelopmentOverseas

FoundationForPrader-Willi ResearchCanada

(The)HealthCareFoundationofSt.John’sHeartandStrokeFoundationHeartandStrokeFoundation ofNewBrunswick

JuvenileDiabetesResearchFoundationKidneyFoundationofCanadaMindcareNewBrunswickFoundationMovemberCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanada–AtlanticDivision

MuscularDystrophyCanadaMuscularDystrophyCanada– FundyChapter

PrinceCountyHospitalAuxiliaryInc.QEIIHealthSciencesCentreFoundationQueenElizabethHospitalFoundationInc.SaintJohnRegionalHospitalFoundationSt.Joseph’sHospital FoundationofSaintJohn

TrinityConceptionPlacentia HealthFoundation

TwinOaks/BirchesHealthcareCharitableFoundation

WesternRegionalHospitalFoundationWesternShelburneCounty HealthCareCharitableSociety

Women’sAuxiliaryofthe YarmouthRegionalHospital

YarmouthHospitalFoundation

social servicesAbilitiesFoundationofNovaScotia(The)AngelFundBethanyUnitedChurchBigBrothersBigSistersofPictouCountyBigBrothersBigSisters ofCapeBretonCounty

BigBrothersBigSistersofPEIBigBrothersBigSistersofYarmouthBoysandGirlsClubofSummersideCanadianMentalHealthSociety– PEIDivision

Caring,HelpingandNurturingChildrenEveryStep(CHANCES)

CoalitionAgainstAbuse inRelationshipsInc.

CommunityFoodSharingAssociationFeedNovaScotiaFrederictonFoodBankFrederictonHomelessSheltersGreaterMonctonAssociation forCommunityLiving

GreaterMonctonYMCAHamptonFoodBasket andClothingCentre

HamptonUnitedChurchHomeBridgeYouthSocietyHopeCottageInnerCityChurchesLoaves andFishesSociety

Link127HumanitarianAidSocietyLionMaxSimmsMemorialCampMonctonHeadstartNorthernCanadaEvangelicalMissionOpenDoorMinistriesOromoctoFoodBank

partners in the community 2012

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PositiveRecreationalOpportunities forKids(PROKids)

StCroixEstuaryProject(The)SalvationArmy(The)SalvationArmy– HalifaxBoothCentre

StellaBurryFoundationInc.StrategicCharitableGivingFoundationSummerStreetIndustriesSunburyShoresArtsandNatureCentreSupporttoSingleParentsSussexSharingClubTouchstoneCounsellingGroupTwelveBasketsFoodBankUnitedWayofCentralNewBrunswickVillagedesSourcesenAcadieWorldVisionCanadaYMCA-YWCAofNortheastAvalonYMCA-YWCAofSaintJohn

sportAthleticsNewBrunswickWestHantsBaseballAssociation

Québec regionarts & CultureClavecinenconcertCompagniemusicaleLaNefCoopérativedestravailleusesettravailleursdethéâtredesBois-Francs

(La)Fenêtre(La)FondationJeanDuceppe(Les)GrandsBalletsCanadiens(Les)IdéesheureusesMuséedeCharlevoixInc.Orchestresymphonique duSaguenay-Lac-St-Jean

(Les)Productionspour EnfantsdeQuébec

SociétéhistoriqueSartiganTalismanTheatre

CivicAmnistieinternationale Canadafrancophone

Associationnationaled’interventionpourlemieux-êtredesanimaux

Campd’étépourjeunes diabétiquesdel’EstduQuébec

CarrefourJeunesse-Emploi deCôte-des-Neiges

CentredesfemmesLaParolièreCentreDurocherInc.ClubRotaryQuébecVal-BélairComitédeSolidaritéTiers-Monde/Fondsdecharité

ComitedesŒuvresCharitables del’AssembléeMgrJean-BaptisteMartel2159

FemmesAverties/WomenAware(Les)FiduciairesdesŒuvresCharitablesduClubRichelieuSt-Lambert

FondationDMVFreeTheChildrenMaisonMarie-ÉlisabethMaisonRevivreParcdelaRivièreBatiscanSearchandRescue–Global1Sociétéprotectricedes animauxdeQuébec

education & YouthAssociationdesAventuriers deBaden-Powell

BlackAcademicScholarshipFundCampduLacVertCégeprégionaldeLanaudièreCentreTerreNouvelleCollègedeChampignyCommissionscolairedesAffluentsConcordiaUniversityCorpsdecadets2793ChamblyÉcoledetechnologiesupérieureFondationduCégepdeTrois-RivièresFondationduSéminaireSainte-MarieFondationHECMontréalFondationPearsonpourl’éducationFondationSault-Saint-LouisForcesAvenirForum-JeunesseCharlevoix-OuestInstitutinternationald’étudesadministrativesdeMontréalInc.

RoyalInstitutionForTheAdvancementofLearningMcGillUniversity

SunYouthOrganizationInc.UniversitéLaval

healthAlzheimerSocietyofMontrealAnorexiaandbulimiaQuebec(The)ArthritisSocietyAssociationdeparalysiecérébraleRégionsMauricieetCentre-du-Québec

Associationquébécoise delafibrosekystique

Associationquébécoise dulymphoedème

AutismeQuébecCanadianCancerSocietyCanadianLiverFoundationCancerResearchSociety(The)CedarsCancerInstituteattheMcGillUniversityHealthCentre

Centredepédiatriesociale deTrois-Rivières

CORAMHCrohn’s&ColitisFoundationofCanadaDoctorsWithoutBorders(The)EquilibriumFoundation ForSchizophrenia

EyeDiseaseFoundationFondation24hTremblantFondationChiropratiqueduQuébec(La)Fondationdel’HôpitalduSuroîtFondationducancerMoniqueMalenfant-Pinizzotto

FondationduCentrede réadaptationInterVal

FondationduCentredesantéetdeservicessociauxduRocher-Percé

FondationduCentrehospitalier del’UniversitédeMontréal

FondationduCentrehospitalierrégionaldeRimouski

FondationduCentrehospitalierrégionaldeTrois-Rivières

FondationduCentrehospitalieruniversitairedeSherbrooke

FondationduCHUSainte-JustineFondationduCHUQ

FondationduDrJulienFondationÉlanFondationGDGFondationHôpitalPierre-BoucherFondationlespetitstrésorsFondationquébécoiseduCancerInc.FondationSainte-Croix/HériotFondationSantédePapineauFondationSavoyFondationsurlesleucodystrophiesGo,leGranddéfiinc.HeartandStrokeFoundationofQuebecJustForKidsFoundationJuvenileDiabetesResearchFoundationKidneyFoundationofCanadaLeucanMaisondesGreffésduQuébec(The)MoniqueMalenfant-PinizzottoCancerFoundation

(The)MontrealChildren’s HospitalFoundation

MovemberCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanada–MauricieChapter

MuscularDystrophyCanadaOpérationEnfantSoleilOsteoporosisCanada– QuebecCityChapter

ProcureAllianceQuebecBreastCancerFoundationRessourcepourpersonneshandicapées,Abitibi-Témiscamingue/Nord-du-Québec

SirMortimerB.Davis–JewishGeneralHospitalFoundation

SociétéAlzheimerduCentre-du-QuébecSociétéAlzheimerRive-Sud

social servicesAide-ParentsPlusInc.Associationdeloisirspour personnesàautonomieréduite

Associationdesenfantshandicapés deBouchervilleetVarennes

Associationpourl’aideàl’éducation etaudéveloppement(AAED)

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(The)CanadianRedCrossSocietyCarrefourd’initiativespopulaires deRivière-du-Loup

CarrefourfamilialduRichelieuCarrefourprovincialfamillejeunesseInc.CentraideQuebecCentredeprévention dusuicidedeQuébec

Centre de promotion communautaireLePhare

Centred’écouteetdepréventionsuicideDrummond

Centre missionaire des Auxiliairesfranciscaines

(The)CheshireFoundationChildren’sWishFoundationofCanada(Le)ClubLionsdeRepentignyInc.,FondsBien-être

CongregationBethTikvahAhavatShalom-NusachHoari

ExtendedHandsOrganization(La)FabriquedelaParoissedeSt-HonoréFarhaFoundationFondationAccueilBonneauFondationClaudeTurcotteFondationdesamisdel’enfance(Montréal)Inc.

FondationdesGouverneursdel’espoirFondationDesÉquilibresFondationduCentredesantéetservicessociauxdel’énergie

(La)FondationduPatrodeJonquièreInc.FondationEkuusFondationFrère-ThéodeFondationJean-MontbourquetteFondationKanpeFondationMab-MackayFondationMiraFondationPourEnfantsSeulementFondationRésidenceDenis-MarcotteFondationRobertPichéFondationTourniquetFoodBanksofQuebec(Le)HavreInstitutPacifique(The)LighthouseChildrenandFamiliesMaisondelafamilleRêveetEspoirMaisondesjeunesdeSt-Sauveur

Maisondesjeunesl’Escapade deVal-Bélair

(La)MaisonJeanLapointeMaisonlePréludeMake-A-WishQuebecMissingChildren’sNetworkCanadaMoissonMauricie/CentreduQuébecMoissonMontréalMoissonOutaouaisMoissonRive-SudMontrealB’NaiBrithFoodBasketsNaissance-RenaissanceEstrieQuebecLodgeRéseaudesoutienetdeservices pourmèresmonoparentales

RevanousSociétédeSaint-Vincent dePauldeMontréal

SociétédesMissionnairesd’AfriqueStrategicCharitableGivingFoundationTel-JeunesTraitd’UnionOutaouaisInc.(The)WarAmps–QuebecWestIslandYouthProjectWorldVisionCanadaYMCAsofQuebecFoundation

sportAssociationquébécoise dessportsenfauteuilroulant

Fédérationdubaseball amateurduQuébec

FondationPèreSablonFondsSports-QuébecSports-Québec

ontario regionarts & Culture(The)Arts&CookeryBankBluewaterSummerPlayhouseBramptonArtsCouncilBrantfordSymphonyOrchestraBurlingtonPerformingArtsCentreCanadianOperaWomen’sCommitteeCarlosBulosanTheatreChorusNiagara

MacLarenArtCentreMarkhamArtsCouncilMississaugaLivingArtsCentreNationalArtsCentreNiagaraSymphonyOakvilleChamberOrchestraOakvilleSymphonyOrchestraOshawa-WhitbyKiwanisMusicFestivalParisPortDoverPipeBandRobertMcLaughlinGallerySt.LawrenceShakespeareFestivalSt.Michael’sChoirSchoolStratfordShakespeareanFestivalEndowmentFoundation

ShawFestivalTheatreAquariusTorontoSymphonyOrchestraWhitbyArtsIncorporatedYoungSingers

CivicAncasterInformationCentre andCommunityServicesInc.

B’naiBrith(The)CanadianCanoeMuseumCanine Vision CanadaChatham-KentFamilyYMCA(The)ChrisDawsonMemorialFoundationCityofBramptonCityofBurlingtonCityofOwenSoundCityofWaterlooCommunityLivingSt.Mary’s&AreaDavidSuzukiFoundation(The)ElginMilitaryMuseumInc.EvangelicalMissionaryChurchofCanadaFixedFurLifeFreeTheChildren(The)FriendsofAlgonquinParkFriendsofWyeMarshGoldenRescueGreyBruceAnimalShelterHabitatforHumanityHabitatforHumanitySarnia/LambtonHabitatforHumanityTorontoHabitatforHumanityYorkRegionHazelMcCallionCharitableFund

InternationalDevelopment andReliefFoundation

InternationalJusticeMissionCanadaJewishCommunityServicesJohnHowardSocietyof Hamilton,Burlington&Area

KiwanisClubofGuelphKnights12372CharitableFoundationKnightsofColumbus– St.JohnoftheCrossParish

KoinoniaChristianFellowshipInc.KoreanSocietyofLondonLincolnCountyHumaneSocietyLittlePeopleofOntarioMidlandAreaReadingCouncilMid-TorontoCommunityServicesNepeanOutreachtotheWorld(The)NiagaraCommunityFoundationNiagaraRegionPoliceCharityFundOilHeritageDistrictCommunityCentreAssociationProject

OntarioSocietyforthePrevention ofCrueltytoAnimals

OperationSpringboardOptimistClubofKitchenerWaterlooCharitableTrust

OptimistClubofThorndaleRidgetownandAreaAdult ActivityCentre

RobertLandCommunityAssociationRotaryClubofEastYorkRotaryClubofGuelphRotaryClubofGuelphSouthFoundationRotaryClubofKitchener-WestmountRotaryClubofSarniaBluewaterlandRotaryClubofSt.CatharinesSouthRotaryClubofTorontoWestInc.SearchandRescue–Global1SydenhamConservationFoundationTorontoCatRescueTownofAjaxTownshipofUxbridgeTyrconnellHeritageSocietyVaughanInActionCommunity ProgramInc.

VolunteerActionCentre ofKitchenerWaterloo

VolunteerandInformationQuinte

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WallacetownAgriculturalSocietyYMCAofWesternOntario

education & YouthAlgonquinCollegeFoundationBigBrothersBigSistersHastings andPrinceEdwardCounty

Bishop’sUniversityFoundationBresciaUniversityCollegeFoundationCambridgeDistrictAssociation forChristianEducation

CampOochigeasCardusHamiltonCarletonUniversityCatholicEducationTrustFund ofSimcoeCounty/Muskoka

CentennialCollegeof AppliedArts&Science

ConestogaCollegeInstituteDurhamCollege&UniversityCentreEducationFoundationofChineseProfessionalsAssociationofCanada

EducationFoundationofNiagaraEducationalFoundation ForChildren’sCareCanada

ElephantThoughtsGlobalDevelopmentInitiatives

(The)FCCP(Ont.)EducationFoundationGeorgeBrownCollegeHerbertH.Carnegie FutureAcesFoundation

HumberCollegeofAppliedArts andTechnology

HuronUniversityCollegeFoundationJuniorAchievementofCentralOntarioJuniorAchievementofToronto andYorkRegion

KennerCVIFoundationLakeheadUniversity(The)LiteracyGroup ofWaterlooRegion

LondonDistrictCatholicSchoolBoardMagicofChildrenintheArtsMcGillUniversityMcMasterUniversityMetoWeSpeakersInc.MedebaOwenSoundFamilyYMCAQueen’sUniversity

RadioCarletonScoutsCanadaSenecaCollegeofAppliedArts andTechnology

ThamesValleyDistrictSchoolBoardTorontoDistrictSchoolBoardUniversityofGuelphUniversityofTorontoUniversityofWaterlooUniversityofWesternOntarioUniversityofWindsorWilfredLaurierUniversity(The)YorkCentreforChildren, Youth&Families

YorkRegionDistrictSchoolBoardYorkUniversity

healthAIDSCommitteeofDurhamAIDSCommitteeofYorkRegionALSSocietyofOntario–LondonChapterAlzheimerSocietyofCanadaAlzheimerSocietyofCornwall&DistrictAlzheimerSocietyofDufferinCountyAlzheimerSocietyofDurhamRegionAlzheimerSocietyofElgin-St.ThomasAlzheimerSocietyofGrey-BruceAlzheimerSocietyofHaldimandAlzheimerSocietyofHuronCountyAlzheimerSocietyofLondon andMiddlesex

AlzheimerSocietyofNiagaraRegionAlzheimerSocietyofOntarioAlzheimerSocietyofYorkRegionAmyotrophicLateralSclerosis SocietyofCanada

AplasticAnemiaandMyelodysplasiaAssociationofCanada

(The)ArthritisSociety–OntarioDivisionAutismOntario– SimcoeCountyChapter

AutismSpeaksCanada(The)AuxiliaryofLakeridge HealthOshawa

BreastCancerActionBreastCancerSocietyofCanadaCambridgeMemorial HospitalFoundation

CampTrilliumCanadianBreastCancerFoundationCanadianCancerSocietyCanadianCancerSociety– WorkForTheCure

CanadianCancerSociety, Peterborough&DistrictUnit

CanadianCeliacAssociationCanadianCysticFibrosisFoundationCanadianDiabetesAssociationCanadianDiabetesAssociation–Hamilton

CanadianLiverFoundationCanadianPulmonary FibrosisFoundation

CanadianSocietyforMucopolysaccharide &RelatedDiseases

CanadianSpinalResearchOrganization(The)CarpenterHospiceCharlesH.BestDiabetesCentreChildren’sHealthFoundationChildren’sHospitalFoundationCoasttoCoastAgainstCancerCommunityLivingEssexCountyCommunityLivingHuroniaFoundationCommunityMemorial HospitalFoundation

(The)CreditValleyHospitalFoundationCrohn’s&ColitisFoundationofCanadaCrohn’s&ColitisFoundation ofCanada–NiagaraChapter

Dr.BobKempHospiceFoundationDurhamAssociationfor FamilyRespiteServices

EasterSealsOntarioEasterSealsSocietyEatingDisordersAssociationofLondonEpilepsyDurhamRegionFourCountiesHealthServicesFoundationGreaterNiagaraGeneral HospitalFoundation

HamiltonHealthSciencesFoundationHealthPartnersInternationalofCanadaHeartandStrokeFoundationHeartandStrokeFoundation KingstonOffice

HeartandStrokeFoundationofOntarioHospiceGeorgianTriangle

HospiceNiagaraHotelDieuShaverHealth &RehabilitationFoundation

(The)JoeDiPalmaBrainTumor &PediatricsFoundation

JuravinskiCancerCentreFoundationJuvenileDiabetesResearchFoundation(The)KidneyFoundationofCanada(The)KidneyFoundationofCanada–OntarioBranch

LakeridgeHealthWhitbyFoundation(The)LeprosyMissionCanadaLeukemia&Lymphoma SocietyofCanada

LondonandDistrictStroke RecoveryAssociation

MountSinaiHospital FoundationofToronto

MovemberCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanada,

Sarnia ChapterMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanada,BrantCountyChapter

MultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanadaMuscularDystrophyCanadaNiagara’sCancerCareRunFoundationNorfolkGeneralHospitalFoundationNorthEastGreyHealthClinicsInc.NorthumberlandHills HospitalFoundation

OneCareHomeand CommunitySupportServices

OntarioMarchofDimesOntarioMedicalFoundationOrilliaSoldiers’Memorial HospitalFoundation

OshawaCommunityHealthCentre(The)OshawaHospitalFoundation(The)OttawaHospitalFoundationOvarianCancerCanadaPalgraveRotaryFoundationPalliativeCareNetworkforYorkRegionPalmerstonandDistrict HospitalFoundation

(The)ParkinsonFoundationofCanadaPembrokeGeneralHospitalInc.PrincessMargaretHospitalFoundationProstateCancerCanada

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(The)ProstateCancerFightFoundationReenaFoundationResidentialHospiceofGrey-BruceRideauCommunityHealthServicesRonaldMcDonaldHouseSouthwesternOntarioChildren’sCareInc.

RossMemorialHospitalFoundationRougeValleyHealthSystemFoundationRoyalVictoriaHospitalFoundationSchizophreniaSocietyofOntarioSclerodermaSocietyofOntarioShiningThroughCentre forChildrenwithAutism

SickKidsFoundationSjogren’sSocietyofCanadaSouthwesternOntarioChildren’sCareInc.SpinaBifidaandHydrocephalusAssociationofOntario

St.Joseph’sHealthCareFoundationSt.Joseph’sHealthCentreFoundationSt.Joseph’sLifecareFoundationSt.Mary’sMemorialHospital(The)SmileTrainCanadaStephenLewisFoundationStevensonMemorialHospitalAuxiliary(The)SunnybrookFoundationTamarraCherryholmeFoundationTerryFoxFoundationTerryFoxFoundationofOntarioThamesValleyChildren’s CentreWomen’sAuxiliary

TimHickmanMemorialFundTorontoRehabFoundationTourforKidsTrilliumHealthCentreFoundationWaterlooRegionFamilyNetworkWaterlooRegionalCardiacRehabilitationFoundation

WellandHospitalFoundationWellspringChinguacousyFoundationWellspringLondonand RegionFoundation

WellspringNiagaraCancer SupportFoundation

WinghamandDistrict HospitalFoundation

YorkCentralHospitalFoundation

social servicesAcrossU-HubAgapeCentreAlmostHomeArmaghAshaJyotiCommunity WelfareSocietyofCanada

AuroraSeniorsAssociationAutismSocietyofOntario– NiagaraRegionChapter

BarrieFoodBankBethanyCommunityChurch ofSt.Catharines

BethellHospiceFoundationBethlehemHousingandSupportServicesBigBrothersBigSistersofTorontoBigBrothersBigSistersofBurlington &Hamilton-Wentworth

BigBrothersBigSisters ofKitchener-Waterloo

BigBrothersBigSistersofNorthDurhamBigBrothersBigSisters ofOrilliaandDistrict

BigBrothersBigSisters oftheGeorgianTriangle

BigBrothersBigSistersofYorkBigBrothersofPeelRegionBigBrothersofSarnia-LambtonBordenFamilyResourceCentreBoysandGirlsClubofOttawaBrantfordFoodForThoughtBurmaBuddhistAssociationofOntarioCaledonMealsonWheelsCambridgeSelfHelpFoodBankCanadianChildren’sShelter ofHopeFoundation

CanadianFoodForChildrenCanadianNationalInstitutefortheBlindCanadianWomen’sFoundationCentretownUnitedChurch(The)Children’sWish FoundationofCanada

ChristianBlindMissionInternationalChristianChildren’sFundofCanadaCityKidzCollingwood/SouthGeorgianBayRotaryCharitableFoundation

CommunityCareDurham–UxbridgeCommunityCareof St.Catharines&Thorold

CommunityFoundationGreyBruceCommunityLivingKawarthaLakesCommunityLivingPeterboroughCookStreetVillageActivity CentreSociety(NewHorizons)

CovenantHouseCreeksideChurchCulleenandDonaldKurtFoundationDreamstoMemoriesFoundation(The)EasterSealsSocietyofOntarioEastviewBoys’andGirls’ClubEdenFoodBankEOHMetaFoundationEvangelHallMissionExtend-A-FamilyFergieJenkinsFoundationFootprintsFriendsofHonduranChildrenGate3:16OutreachCentreGillian’sPlaceGirlsIncorporatedofUpperCanadaGoanCharitableOrganizationGoderichandAreaDisaster ReliefCommittee

GreyBrucePalliativeCare HospiceAssociation

GrimsbyBenevolentFundFoodBankGroveParkHomeforSeniorCitizensHarvestHouseMinistriesHinduCulturalSociety ScarboroughOntario

HockeyHelpstheHomelessHomesteadHorizonsofFriendshipHospiceKingAurora(The)HungerProjectIntervalHouseIOOFSeniorsHomesJeunesseCanadaMondeKanataFoodCupboardKawarthaFoodShareKawarthaLakesFoodSourceKawarthaYouthforChristKennedyHouseYouthServices

Kerry’sPlaceAutismServicesLakeshoreCommunityOutreachCentreLionsFoundationofCanadaLondonAbusedWomen’sCentreLondonandAreaFoodBankLorraineJohnstonFoundationLovingArmsCharitableCorporationMake-A-WishFoundationofCanadaMannaFoodBankMarkhamFoodBankMayCourtClubofSt.CatharinesMealsonWheelsLondonMealsonWheelsPortColbourne,Inc.MerrymountChildren’sCentreMissionServicesofLondonMississaugaFoodBankMonSheongFoundationMosaicInterfaithOutoftheColdNeighbourtoNeighbourCentreNiagaraFoundationForFamily &Children’sServices

NiagaraInaGraftonGageFoundationNorthYorkHarvestFoodBankNorthstarCulturalCommunityCentreOperationScugogOrangevilleFoodbankOttawaFoodBankPartnersinMissionFoodBankPartnersInternationalPartnershipWestFoodBankPillarNonprofitNetworkPlanCanadaProActionCops&KidsProjectS.H.A.R.E.ofNiagaraFallsInc.RedRoofRetreatRiverCityVineyardFellowshipSt.LouiseOutreachSt.Matthew’sBracondaleHouseSt.Paul’sontheHill CommunityFoodBank

St.Thomas-ElginSecondStageTransitionalResidence

St.TimothyChurchSt.Vincent’sKitchen(The)SalvationArmy(The)SalvationArmyPeterborough

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(The)SapperMikeMcTeague WoundedWarriorFund

SarniaOrganDonor’sAwarenessSettlementAssistanceandFamilySupportServices

SharelifeTrust(The)SharingPlaceFoodBankShepherdsofGoodHope(The)SnowsuitFundSocietyofSaintVincentDePaulSOSChildren’sVillagesCanadaStarlightStarbrightChildren’sFoundationStrategicCharitableGivingFoundationTaraBoomHoustonChildren’sFoundationTempleSinaiFoundationTheirOpportunityMinor

Sports CorporationTorontoFoundationforStudentSuccessTorontoPeoplewithAIDSFoundationUnitedChurchDowntownMissionUnitedWayofBurlington &GreaterHamilton

UnitedWayofHamiltonUnitedWay/CentraideOttawaVaughanFoodBankVictimServicesofBrant(The)WarAmpsWaterCan/ EauViveCorporation

WeProjectsInc.WellsofHopeInternationalDevelopmentWladyslawReymontFoundation(The)Women’sIntervalHome ofSarniaandLambton

WorldVisionCanadaYellowBrickHouseYMCAofBramptonYMCAofGreaterTorontoYMCAofHamilton/Burlington/BrantfordYMCAofNorthumberlandYMCAofSarniaLambtonYongeStreetMissionYorkRegionFoodNetworkYoungLifeofCanadaYourLifeCountsInternationalYWCAZanelePovertyReliefEffortZoroastrianSocietyofOntario

sportGolfAssociationofOntarioOntarioFederationofSchool AthleticAssociations

OntarioWinterGamesOrilliaMinorLacrosseRugbyCanadaSpecialOlympicsSpecialOlympicsOntarioSportAllianceCharity

Midwest regionarts & CultureArtsjunktionMBDryColdProductionsDrydenEntertainmentSeriesHuntsvilleFestivaloftheArtsInstituteofChineseLanguage, Culture&Arts

MinnedosaRegionalEventsCentreInc.NorthBaySymphonyOrchestraPrairieTheatreExchange(The)WinnipegFolkFestivalWinnipegYouthOrchestras,Inc.

CivicAssiniboineParkConservancyBrandonAreaCommunityFoundationCanadianParksandWildernessSocietyCityofDauphinCityofMooseJawCornerstoneDrop-InCentreCypressRiverandAreaFoundationDASCHFoundationFestivaloftheSoundHabitatforHumanityCanadaHabitatforHumanityManitobaHabitatforHumanitySaskatoonInc.(The)IcelandicFestivalofManitobaLeadershipThunderBayLloydminsterCommunityYouthCentreLouisRielSchoolDivisionMADDCanadaMennoniteHeritageVillageMilitaryFamilyResourceCentre

OlderAdultCentreofSudburyPrinceAlbertSPCARotaryClubofPortArthurRotaryClubofWinnipeg(The)SaskatoonCommunityFoundationSelkirkandDistrict CommunityFoundation

SoutheastWhiteshell VolunteerFireDepartment

SPCASaskatchewanSPCASwiftCurrentBranchStonyMountainCommunityAssociationSudburyCommunityFoundationTownofDavidsonTownofDeloraineTownofGrenfellTownofLeaderTownofLumsdenTownofOslerTownofShellbrookTownofSwanRiverTownofWatrousTownshipofSchreiberTransconaRotaryClubVictoriaBeachClubVillageofElbowVillageofMuenster(The)WaskesiuFoundationWeyburnTripleCCommunity, Culture,ConventionCentreCorp.

(The)WinnipegHumaneSociety

education & YouthBoardofEducationoftheSaskatoonSchoolDivisionNo.13

CollègeUniversitairedeSaint-BonifaceElroseABCFamilyCentreFriendsoftheLaureateAcademy,Inc.GeraldMcDougallMemorialFoundationGirlGuidesofCanada– SaskatchewanCouncil

GreaterSaskatoonCatholic SchoolsFoundation

HorizonSchoolDivisionNo.205(The)JobYellowheadMemorialEducationFund,Inc.

LaurentianUniversity

LifewaterCanadaLogberg-HeimskringlaIncLordSelkirkSchoolDivisionSt.John’sCollegeStThomasMoreCollegeSaskatchewanRiversSchool DivisionNo.119Charities

UniversityofSaskatchewan

healthAlzheimerSocietyofManitobaAlzheimerSocietyofSudbury-ManitoulinAlzheimerSocietyofThunderBayAmyotrophicLateralSclerosis SocietyofManitoba

ArthritisSociety(The)BethesdaFoundationCanadianBreastCancerFoundationCanadianCancerSocietyCanadianCancerSociety– ManitobaDivision

CanadianCancerSociety–SaskatchewanDivision

CanadianCysticFibrosisFoundationCanadianDiabetesAssociation(The)CanadianRedCrossSocietyCancerCareManitobaFoundation(The)CerebralPalsy AssociationofManitobaInc.

ChepGoodFoodChildren’sCentreThunderBayChildren’sHealth&HospitalFoundationofSaskatchewan

(The)Children’sHospital FoundationofManitobaInc.

Children’sRehabilitationFoundationCIBCRunfortheCureCoasttoCoastAgainstCancerCrohn’sandColitisFoundationofCanadaFoundationrorGeneandCellTherapyHeartandStrokeFoundation ofManitoba

HeartandStrokeFoundation ofSaskatchewan

HospitalsofReginaFoundationHuntingtonSocietyofCanadaJewishGeneralHospitalFoundationJuvenileDiabetesResearchFoundation

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(The)KidneyFoundationKinsmenTelemiracleFoundationLeukemia&Lymphoma SocietyofCanada

(The)LittleBaldAngelsCharityLloydminsterRegionHealthFoundationLupusErythematosusSociety ofSaskatchewan

ManitobaBrainInjuryAssociationInc.(The)McCauslandHospitalMooseJawHealthFoundationInc.MovemberCanadaMultipleMyelomaCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyMultipleSclerosisSociety– ManitobaDivision

MultipleSclerosisSociety– ParklandChapter

MultipleSclerosisSociety–SaskatchewanDivision

MultipleSclerosisSociety– SudburyChapter

MultipleSclerosisSociety ofCanada–ThunderBayChapter

NeverAloneFoundationNorthBayGeneralHospitalFoundationNorthBayRegionalHealth CentreFoundation

NorthernCancerResearchFoundationOvarianCancerCanada(The)ProstateCancerFightFoundationRoyalUniversityHospitalFoundationSt.AmantFoundationSt.Anthony’sHospitalFoundationSaraRielFoundationInc.SaskatchewanCancerAgencySaskatoonCityHospitalFoundationSwanValleyHealthFacilitiesFoundationTerryFoxFoundationThunderBayRegionalHealth SciencesFoundation

TorontoChildren’sCareVictoriaGeneralHospitalFoundationWeyburnandDistrictHospitalFoundationInc.

YouvilleClinic/YouvilleDiabetesCentre

social servicesAGAPETableInc.AlgomaFamilyServicesFoundationArchiepiscopalCorporationofReginaBigBrothersAssociationofSaskatoonBigBrothersBigSisters ofNorthBayandDistrict

BigBrothersBigSistersofWeyburnBoysandGirlsClubsofWinnipegInc.Brandon&DistrictUnitedWayBreakfastforLearningCanadianNationalInstitutefortheBlind(The)CanadianRedCrossSocietyCarman&DistrictChristmasCheerBoardCarmichaelOutreachInc.ChildandFamilyServicesFoundation(The)Children’sWishFoundationofCanada–SaskatchewanChapter

(The)Children’sWishFoundation ofCanada(Winnipeg)

Cobalt,Coleman,Latchford andAreaFoodBank

CochraneTemiskaming Children’sTreatmentCentre

CosmopolitanIndustriesDreamFactoryFoundationDressforSuccessSaskatoonDrydenFoodBankElimMennoniteChurchFarminTheDellInc.FirstSaskatchewanLutheranChurchGeorgeJeffreyChildren’sFoundationHumboldt&DistrictFoodBankHungerinMooseJawIndependentLivingResourceCentreJoe’sPlaceKenora&LakeofTheWoods RegionalCommunityFoundation

KidsHelpPhone–WinnipegChapterKinCanadaFoundationLibbieYoungCentreInc.LionsEyeBankLivingLegacyCommunityFoundationMaisondeSoinsPalliatifs deSudburyHospice

Make-A-WishFoundationofCanadaMannaFoodBankMarathonFoodBankMealsOnWheelsSudburyMelvilleandDistrictFoodBankMondettaCharityFoundationInc.NewAnointingChristian FellowshipofWinnipeg

NipissingAssociationforDisabledYouthNorthBattlefordFoodBankNorthBayFoodBankOptions,Pathways&TransitionsOurChildrenOurFutureP.R.O.KidsParoCentreforWomen’sEnterprisePrinceAlbertShareAMeal/ FoodBankInc.

Regina&DistrictFoodBankReginaEarlyLearningCentreInc.RickHansenFoundationRiversideMissionInc.RonaldMcDonaldHouse(Saskatoon)St.Walburg&DistrictHistoricalMuseum(The)SalvationArmy(The)SalvationArmyFoodBank(The)SalvationArmyThunderBayCommunityandResidentialServices

LeSamaritainduNordSamaritanHouseMinistriesSaskatoonFoodBankSaskatoonRestorativeActionProgramSaskatoonSocietyforthe ProtectionofChildren

SelkirkFoodBankShelterHouseofThunderBaySiloamMissionSouthEastHealthabilitySocietyInc.StrategicCharitableGivingFoundationSudburyFinnishRestHomeSocietySudburyTherapeuticRidingProgram(The)TableSoupKitchenFoundationThunderBayBoysandGirlsClubThunderBayChristmasCheerFund(The)TimHortonChildren’sFoundationTimminsFoodBank

UndergroundGym&YouthCentreInc.UnitedWayofSaskatoonUnitedWayofThunderBayUnitedWayWinnipegVictoryChurchofMooseJawWestmanDreamsforKidsFoundationWinnipegChildandFamilyServicesWinnipegChristmasCheerBoardWinnipegHarvestInc.YMCAofBrandonYMCA-YWCAofWinnipegYWCAofRegina

sportKidsportSaskatoonSpecialOlympicsManitobaWinnipegJetsTrueNorthFoundation

alberta regionarts & CultureCalgaryCentreforPerformingArtsCentralAlbertaTheatre(The)CitadelTheatreEdmontonOperaEdmontonSymphonyOrchestra

CivicAlbertaSPCABattleRiverCommunityFoundationCalgaryFlamesFoundation(The)CanadaSafewayFoundationCanadianParksandWildernessSocietyCanadianProgressClubCityofEdmontonCommunityInformation andReferralSociety

EdmontonCommunityFoundationEdmontonHeritageFestivalEdmontonHumaneSocietyEdmontonKiwanisMusic FestivalAssociation

FreeTheChildrenGrandePrairieVolunteerServicesBureauGreaterEdmontonFoundation

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St.AlbertCommunityInformation andVolunteerCentre

ShockTraumaAirRescue ServiceFoundation

SonshineCommunityServicesVolunteerandInformation CentreStrathconaCounty

VolunteerWaterBuffalo

education & YouthDevonChristianSchoolSocietyEdmontonSchoolDistrict#7ElkIslandPublicSchools RegionalDivisionNo.14

FoothillsAcademySociety(The)Governorsof TheUniversityofCalgary

GreaterSt.AlbertCatholicSchools–RegionalDivisionNo.29

(The)LearningPartnershipMedicineHatFamilyYMCANorthernAlbertaInstitute ofTechnology

NorthernAlbertaInternationalChildren’sFestival

RenfrewEducationalServicesSocietySt.AlbertProtestantSchoolsStrathconaCountyLibraryBoardUniversityofAlberta

healthAlbertaCancerFoundationAlexandraCommunityHealthCentreALSSocietyofAlbertaAlzheimerSocietyofAlberta&NWTAutismSocietyofEdmontonAreaAutismSpeaksCanada

BaycrestCentreFoundationBlackGoldHealthFoundationBrooksandDistrictHealthFoundationCalgaryHealthTrustCanadianBreastCancerFoundationCanadianCancerSocietyCanadianCysticFibrosisFoundationCanadianLiverFoundation(The)Children’sWish FoundationofCanada

ChinookRegionalHospitalFoundationClaresholmandDistrict HealthFoundation

(The)CUREFoundationDoctorsWithoutBordersDystoniaMedicalResearchFoundationEasterSealsSocietyHeartandStrokeFoundationHeartandStrokeFoundationofAlbertaJuvenileDiabetesResearchFoundationLeukemia&Lymphoma SocietyofCanada

LungAssociationofNovaScotiaMovemberCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyMultipleSclerosisSociety– AlbertaChapter

MultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanadaNorthernAlbertaUrologyFoundationOperationEyesightUniversalParkinsonAlbertaSocietyProstateCancerCanada(The)ProstateCancerFightFoundationRedDeerRegionalHealthFoundationRethinkBreastCancerCanadaRidgeMeadowsHospitalFoundationSpinalCordSocietyStolleryChildren’sHospitalFoundationUniversityHospitalsFoundationWellspringCalgaryWellspringEdmonton

social servicesAgaKhanFoundationAirdrieFoodBank

AtlinSupportiveLivingSocietyBetweenFriendsClubBostonPizzaFoundationBridgesFamilyProgramsAssociation ofSoutheasternAlberta

BridgesofHopeInternationalNetworkofDevelopmentAgencies

(The)CalgaryFoundationCalgaryInter-FaithFoodBankCalgaryUrbanProjectSocietyCanadianFeedTheChildren(The)Children’sWish FoundationofCanada

CoreInternationalCUSOInternationalEdmontonFoodBankEdmontonWomen’sShelterEngineersWithoutBorders CanadaOrganization

EnvirosWildernessSchoolAssociationFamiliesattheDumpFocusHumanitarianAssistanceCanadaGlenroseRehabilitation HospitalFoundation

GoodNeighbourFundGrandePrairie&DistrictVictim ServicesAssociation

HintonFoodBankAssociation(The)HospiceatMaycourtHospiceSocietyofCamroseandDistrictImpactNationsInternationalMinistriesInnfromtheColdSocietyJohnBoscoChildandFamily ServicesFoundation

KidsUpFrontFoundationLethbridgeFoodBankSociety(The)LethbridgeHerald CharitableFoundation

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sportAlbertaSport,Recreation, ParksandWildlifeFoundation

BobsleighCanadaSkeletonEdmontonOilersCommunityFoundationHockeyAlberta

BC regionarts & CultureArtsClubTheatreCompanyBardtoBroadwayTheatreSociety(The)BelfryTheatreSocietyCentralValleyAcademy ofMusicSociety

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SunshineCoastFestival oftheWrittenArts

WilliamsLakeStudioTheatreSociety

CivicAmnestyInternationalL’ArcheComoxValleyBCSpecialOlympicsBCSPCABCSPCA–CowichanBranchBrooklynCreekWatershedSocietyBurnabyFamilyLifeInstituteBurnabyFireFightersCharitableSocietyCampbellRiverVolunteerCentreCentralOkanaganFoundationChase&DistrictRecreationCentreSocietyCityofTerraceCommunityFoundation ofSouthOkanagan

CoquitlamRotaryClubFoundationDiscoveryCoastGreenwaysLandTrustDucksUnlimitedCanada– KelownaChapter

ElksRecreationChildren’sCampSocietyofBritishColumbia

FraserValleyHeritageRailwaySocietyFriendsofFortSteeleSocietyGillardPassFisheriesAssociationGORowingandPaddling AssociationofCanada

GovernmentHouseFoundationHabitatAcquisitionTrustKamloopsDailyNews ChristmasCheerFund

KelownaBreastCancerPaddlingTeamKelownaCommunityResourcesKiwanisFoundationLakeWindermereDistrict LionsFoundation

Nanaimo&DistrictCrimeStoppersNanaimoVolunteerand InformationCentreSociety

(The)NatureConservancyofCanada–AlbertaandTheNorth

OkanaganJewishCommunityAssociationOkanaganSimilkameen ConservationAlliance

OspreyCommunityFoundationPacificAcademyOutreachSocietyPacificSalmonFoundationPentictonWritersandPublishersPowellRiverTherapeutic RidingAssociation

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SorrentoMemorialHallAssociationSouthOkanaganSimilkameenVolunteerCentre

SponsoringCommittee,902(Kiwanis)Squadron,Summerland,ACLofC

SurreyFoodBankTurtleValleyDonkeyRefugeSocietyValleyLinksVancouverHolocaustCentreSociety forEducationandRemembrance

VernonandDistrictVolunteerBureauVolunteerBurnabyVolunteerPrinceGeorge

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(The)BoardofEducation ofSchoolDistrictNo.72

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DaybreakPointBibleCampSocietyDomenicMobilioFoundationKelownaFamilyYMCA-YWCANanaimo-LadysmithSchoolsFoundationNavyLeagueofCanada SaanichPeninsulaBranch

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SimonFraserUniversityThompsonRiversUniversityFoundation(The)UniversityofBritishColumbiaTRUFoundationVancouverIslandUniversityFoundation

healthAlzheimerResourceCentreAlzheimerSocietyofB.C.(The)ArthritisSociety– B.C.&YukonDivision

B.C.CancerFoundationB.C.Children’sHospitalFoundationB.C.RareDiseaseFoundationB.C.SchizophreniaSocietyBrainTumourFoundationofCanadaBroadmeadCareFoundationBruceDennistonBoneMarrowSocietyC.H.I.L.D.FoundationCampbellRiverHospitalFoundationCanadianBreastCancerFoundationCanadianCancerSocietyCanadianCancerSociety– B.C.&YukonDivision

CanadianCancerSociety– FraserRegionalOffice

CanadianCysticFibrosisFoundationCanadianCysticFibrosisFoundation–PowellRiverChapter

CanadianDiabetesAssociationCanadianMentalHealth Association–KootenayBranch

(The)CanadianRedCrossSocietyCancerCareManitobaFoundationCaribooFoundationSocietyCottageDreamsCancer RecoveryInitiativeInc.

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FortSt.JohnHospitalFoundationGreaterTrailHospiceSocietyHeartandStrokeFoundation

HeartandStrokeFoundation ofB.C.&Yukon

HuntingtonSocietyofCanadaJuvenileDiabetesResearchFoundationKamloopsBrainInjuryAssociationKamloopsHospiceAssociation(The)KidneyFoundation ofCanada–B.C.Branch

(The)KinsmenRehabilitationFoundationofBC

KootenayBoundaryRegionalHospitalandHealthFoundationSociety

LionsGateHospitalFoundationMovemberCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanada–B.C.Division

MuscularDystrophyCanadaNanaimoTravellersLodgeSocietyNorthernB.C.Childrenand FamiliesHearingSociety

NorthernB.C.FriendsofChildrenSocietyOkanagan-Similkameen NeurologicalSociety

ParkinsonSocietyofB.C.PrinceGeorgeHospiceSociety(The)QueenAlexandra FoundationforChildren

RoyalInlandHospitalFoundationShuswapHospitalFoundationSouthOkanaganSimilkameen MedicalFoundation

SpiritoftheNorthHealthCareFoundationSt.Joseph’sGeneralHospitalFoundationStridewithPride–K.G.H. OrthopedicWalk

VGH&UBCHospitalFoundationVictoriaHospitalsFoundationWhiteRockHospiceSociety

social servicesAbbotsfordFoodBankAnnDavisTransitionSocietyL’ArcheFoundationofGreaterVancouverAssociationofNeighbourhood HousesofBritishColumbia

AthletesinAction

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AthleticsforKidsFinancial Assistance(B.C.)Society

BCLionsSocietyBigBrothersBigSistersof CentralVancouverIsland

BigBrothersofGreaterVancouverBigSistersofBCLowerMainlandBoys&GirlsClubsofGreater VictoriaFoundation

BurnabyCommunityConnectionsSocietyCampbellRiverFoodBankSocietyCanadaSOS:StudentsOfferingSupportCanadianAvalanche RescueDogAssociation

CanadianNationalInstitutefortheBlind(The)ChurchofJesusChrist ofLatter-daySaints

CommunityConnections SocietyofSoutheastBC

ComoxValleyFoodBankComoxValleyHospiceSocietyCompassionHouseFoundationCovenantHouseVancouverCranbrookFoodBankEngineersWithoutBorders CanadaOrganization

GlacierViewLodgeSocietyGreaterVancouverFoodBankSocietyHavenSocietyHungryforLifeInternationalIODENewBrunswickKamloopsFoodBankKelownaCommunityFoodBankKimberleyHelpingHandsFoodBankKindaleDevelopmentalAssociationLakeCountyFoodAssistanceSocietyLoaves&FishesFoodBankLouisBrierJewishAgedFoundationMainstreetCommunityChurchMissionaryVenturesCanada(The)MustardSeedFoodBankNeighbourlinkShuswapNelsonFoodCupboardSocietyNightshiftStreetMinistriesSocietyOkanaganLifetimeNetworksAssociationOpenDoorsOperationSmileCanadaFoundation

OurDailyBreadOxfamCanadaPacificaHousingAdvisoryAssociationPeaceArchCommunityServicesPegasusRidingAssociationPeopleforaHealthyCommunity onGabriolaIsland

PotluckCafeSocietyPowellRiverandDistrictUnitedWayPowerToBeAdventureTherapySocietyPrincetonChild-CareServicesSocietyPromise Keepers CanadaRevelstokeFoodBankRevelstokeTreesforTotsSocietyRichmondFamilyPlaceSocietyTheRotaryClubofSaanichFoundationSt.VincentdePaulSociety(The)SalvationArmy(The)SalvationArmy– BeaconofHopeHouse

(The)SalvationArmy BritishColumbiaDivision

(The)SalvationArmy,ChilliwackBranch(The)SalvationArmyCommunity &FamilyServices

(The)SalvationArmy CommunityFoodbank

(The)SalvationArmyFoodBank(The)SalvationArmy NorthVancouverCorps

(The)SalvationArmy SalmonArmFoodBank

(The)SalvationArmyNewHopeCommunityChurch

(The)SapperMikeMcTeague WoundedWarriorFund

SemiahmooHouseSocietySHAREFamily&CommunityServicesShuswapHutandTrailAllianceSocietySidneyLionsFoodBankSignsofHopeinAfricaSilverThreadsServiceSouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouseSouthDeltaBaptistChurchSouthOkanaganSimilkameen BrainInjurySociety

SouthOkanaganWomeninNeedSociety

SparwoodFoodBankStrategicCharitableGivingFoundationSunriseRotaryClubofCranbrookSunshineCoastAssociation forCommunityLiving

SunshineCoastCommunity ServicesSociety

SunshineDreamsforKidsTakeAHike,YouthatRiskFoundationTrailAllianceChurchUnionGospelMissionUnitedWayofCentral&NorthernVancouverIsland

UnitedWayofCentralandSouthOkanagan/Similkameen

VancouverFoundationVictoriaBrainInjurySocietyVictoriaSingleParent ResourceCentreSociety

VictoriaWomen’sTransition HouseSociety

WestBurnabyUnitedChurchWestsideCommunityFoodbankSocietyWorldVisionCanadaY.A.N.A.FundSocietyYMCA-YWCAofGreaterVictoria

sportKidSportKidSport CanadaKidsportNelsonKidSportVancouverNanaimoDistrictLacrosseAssociationPonyPalsTherapeutic RidingAssociation

SailingandLifeTrainingSocietySpecialOlympics BritishColumbiaSociety

Winnipegarts & CultureCanadianWarMuseum(Le)CercleMolièreChildren’sMuseumGasStationTheatre

ManitobaChamberOrchestraManitobaFoundationfortheArts(The)ManitobaMuseumManitobaOperaManitobaTheatreCentreManitobaTheatreforYoungPeopleManitobaWriter’sGuildInc.PlugInInstituteofContemporaryArtPrairieTheatreExchangeRoyalWinnipegBalletSchoolofContemporaryDancersInc.TheatreProjectsManitobaWinnipegArtGalleryWinnipegInternational WritersFestival

WinnipegJazzOrchestraWinnipegMusicFestivalWinnipegSymphonyOrchestraWinnipeg’sContemporaryDancersWomen’sMusicalClubofWinnipeg

CivicAssiniboineParkConservancyAssociationofFundraisingProfessionals,ManitobaChapter

B’NaiBrith(The)CanadianCED Network–Manitoba

CanadianParksandWildernessSocietyCanadianWildlifeFederationCityofWinnipegDowntownWinnipegBIZEconomicDevelopmentWinnipegInc.FestivalduVoyageur(The)ForksFoundationFortWhyteAliveFrameworkFoundationFreeTheChildrenFriendsofUpperFortGarryGreenActionCentreGreenKidsHabitatforHumanityManitoba(The)JewishFoundationofManitobaLakeWinnipegFoundationLeadershipWinnipegMasonicFoundationofManitoba

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MennoniteHeritageVillageNatureManitobaPrairieWildlifeRehabilitationCentreInc.ReachingE-Quality EmploymentServicesInc.

Reh-FitCentreFoundationRotaryClubofWinnipegSSCOPEIncorporatedSeniorSceneInc.SriSathyaSaiBabaCentreofWinnipegVolunteerManitoba(The)WinnipegChineseCultural andCommunityCentre

(The)WinnipegFoundationWinnipegPetRescueShelter

education & YouthAboriginalBusinessEducationProgramDukeofEdinburgh’sAward– ManitobaDivision

FortGarryChildCareCentreCo-opInnerCityYouthAliveInc.JuniorAchievementofManitobaManitoba4-HCouncilManitobaPioneerCampPembinaTrailsSchoolDivisionEducationalSupportFund

RedRiverCollegeUniversityofManitobaUniversityofManitobaBusiness SchoolFoundationInc.

UniversityofWinnipeg–BusinessAdministrationStudents’Association

UniversityofWinnipegFoundationWinnipegAdultEducationCentre

healthAlzheimerSocietyofManitobaAmyotrophicLateralSclerosis SocietyofManitoba

AspergerManitobaInc.CanadianBreastCancerFoundationCanadianCancerSocietyCanadianDiabetesAssociationCanadianLiverFoundation

CancerCareManitobaFoundation(The)CerebralPalsyAssociation ofManitobaInc.

(The)Children’sHospitalFoundation ofManitobaInc.

Children’sRehabilitationFoundation(The)ConcordiaFoundationInc.GraceGeneralHospitalFoundationHeartandStrokeFoundation ofManitoba

JuvenileDiabetesResearchFoundationKhartumShrineTransportationFund(The)KidneyFoundationofCanadaManitobaBrainInjuryAssociationInc.ManitobaLungAssociationMovemberCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanadaMultipleSclerosisSocietyofCanada,ManitobaDivision

ParkinsonSocietyManitobaRegionProstateCancerCanada(The)ProstateCancerFightFoundationSt.BonifaceHospital &ResearchFoundation

SevenOaksGeneral HospitalFoundationInc.

TerryFoxFoundationVictoriaGeneralHospitalFoundationYouvilleClinic/Youville DiabetesCentre

social servicesAGAPETableInc.BigBrothersBigSistersofWinnipegCanadianHumanitarianOrganizationforInternationalRelief

CanadianNational InstitutefortheBlind

(The)CanadianRedCrossSocietyCARECanadaChildHavenInternational(The)Children’sWish FoundationofCanada

CommunityLiving–ManitobaFamilySupportCentreHolyNamesHouseofPeace

HospiceandPalliativeCareManitobaImmigrantandRefugeeCommunityOrganizationofManitoba

ImmigrantCentreManitobaInc.JewishChildandFamilyServicesJoe’sPlaceLadybugFoundationInc.LearningDisabilitiesAssociation ofManitoba

LegalHelpCentreofWinnipegLighthouseMissionLITEInc.Love-N-CareMinistriesInc.ManitobaRidingfortheDisabledMarthaStreetStudioNdinawemaaganagEndaawaadInc.NorthPointDouglasWomen’sCentreOpportunitiesforEmploymentOsborneHouseInc.OxfamCanada(The)PentecostalAssemblies ofCanada,ManitobaandNorthwesternOntarioDistrict

PlanInternationalCanadaInc.RainbowResourceCentreInc.(The)SalvationArmySiloamMissionSirHughJohnMacdonald MemorialHostel

StrategicCharitableGivingFoundationSunshineFundUNICEFCanadaUnitedWayWinnipegUrbanCircleTrainingCentre(The)WarAmpsWestCentralWomen’s ResourceCentreInc.

WinnipegHarvestInc.WorldVisionCanadaYMCA-YWCAofWinnipeg

sportSportManitobaWinnipegFootballClubWinnipegGoldeyes

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