The National Awards of Excellence ConneCt with Canada’s top tier

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About CPA CanadaCanada’s accounting profession is uniting under a new single designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). The profes-sion’s national body, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), represents and supports more than 190,000 members across the country. CPAs are valued for their financial and tax expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, management skills and leadership. CPA Canada has consolidated the operations of three national accounting bodies: The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Certified General Accountantsof Canada and The Society of Management Accountants of Canada. CPA Canada conductsresearch into current and emerging business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It also issues guidance on control and gover-nance, publishes professional literature and develops certification and continuing education programs.

The National Awards of Excellence are recognized across Canada for celebrating the very best in corporate reporting and public sector financial leadership.

CPA Canada o�ers a unique opportunity to align your brand with two respected national awards programs that attract the attention of finance titans in the private and public sector.

• Awards of Excellence in Corporate Reporting • Awards of Excellence in Public Sector

Financial Management

Aligning your brand with CPA Canada’s established reputation sends a strong message to your clients and potential clients. (And gives you VIP status at the chic awards dinners!)

Flaunt your corporate commitment to business ethics and exceptional leadership.

Bernie Sutton, manager, National Awards 416-204-3498BSutton@cpacanada.ca

The National Awards of ExcellenceTake your place in the spotlight

The CPA Canada National Awards of Excellence

Awards of Excellence in Corporate ReportingThe most prestigious and coveted national awards for corporate reporting. For over 60 years, this program has showcased the best reporting models in the country.

1. Bill Buchanan, overall judging coordinator, congratulates Johnathan Sturm, manager, PotashCorp, with Steve Mills, regional head, Toronto Stock Exchange (pictured left to right). 2. Marty Tully, publisher, Listed Magazine (left), celebrates with Christine Marks, director, Goldcorp Inc. 3. Tim Gri�n, vice president, PRNewswire and CNW, joins Fiona Jones, general manager, Suncor Energy, with Susan Todd and Valerie Chort, lead judges, Sustainability Reporting (pictured left to right). 4. Rodger Madden, Associate General Counsel, TELUS (left), is congratulated by Mike Harris, partner, PwC.

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Gold sponsors take the stage at the 2014 gala

The CPA Canada Awards of Excellence in Corporate Reporting

AECON GROUP INC.

AGRIUM INC.

ALBERTA PENSIONS SERVICES CORPORATION

ARC RESOURCES

ATB FINANCIAL

ATCO LTD.

AVALON RARE METALS

BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION

BCE INC.

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP

BOARDWALK REIT

BOMBARDIER INC.

CANADA DEPOSIT AND INSURANCE CORPORATION (CDIC)

CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION

CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION, LTD.

CANELSON DRILLING INC.

CAPSTONE INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION

CBC/RADIO-CANADA

CIBC

CROMBIE REIT

DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA

EMPIRE COMPANY LIMITED

ENBRIDGE INC.

ENERFLEX LTD.

EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA

FINNING INTERNATIONAL INC.

GENWORTH MI CANADA, INC.

GOLDCORP INC.

HUDBAY MINERALS INC.

INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION

INTER PIPELINE LTD.

LAURENTIAN BANK OF CANADA

METRO INC.

NEW GOLD INC.

NEWALTA CORPORATION

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.

PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP.

PEMBINA PIPELINE CORPORATION

POTASHCORP

PRIMERO MINING CORP.

PURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS

ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

SANDSTORM GOLD LTD.

SASKATCHEWAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

SASKPOWER

SASKTEL

SCOTIABANK

SNC-LAVALIN INC.

STANTEC

SUNCOR ENERGY

TD BANK GROUP

TECK

TELEFILM CANADA

TELUS

THOMSON REUTERS CORPORATION

TIM HORTONS

TRANSALTA CORPORATION

TRANSCANADA

WORKSAFE BC

Run with the leaders in corporate reporting

The list of 2014 entrants reads like a who’s who of respected publicly listed companies and crown organizations.

The CPA Canada Awards of Excellence in Corporate Reporting

Celebrate with winners

2014 Overall Award of Excellence in Corporate Reporting: • PotashCorp

Industry sectors• Clean Technology: Newalta Corporation• CommunicationsandMedia:TELUS • ConsumerProductsandServices:Tim Hortons• DiversifiedIndustries:Bombardier Inc.• FinancialServices:Scotiabank• IndustrialsProductsandServices:Finning

International Inc. • Mining:PotashCorp• OilandGas/ForestryProducts:Suncor Energy• UtilitiesandPipelines/RealEstate:Enbridge Inc.

Judging categoriesFinancial Reporting • AwardofExcellence:PotashCorp• HonourableMention:TELUS

Electronic Disclosure• AwardofExcellence:Goldcorp Inc.• HonourableMention:Teck

Sustainability Reporting • AwardofExcellence:Suncor Energy• HonourableMention:Bombardier Inc.

Corporate Governance Disclosure • AwardofExcellence:TELUS• HonourableMention:PotashCorp

Crown corporationsAward of Excellence in Financial Reporting• FederalCrownCorporation(Large): Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation • FederalCrownCorporations(Small): Telefilm Canada• ProvincialCrownCorporation:SaskPower

The CPA Canada Awards of Excellence in Corporate Reporting

Judges’ Book Promote your company in the annual Judges’ Book The glossy 75 page Judges’ Book summarizes the attributes of winning entries in every category. A laudatory publication for winners and a valuable resource for all companies looking to improve the quality of their corporate reporting.

Awards of Excellence in Corporate Reporting JUDGES’ BOOK 2014

Awards of Excellence in

GOLD SPONSORS

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada gratefully acknowledges the contributions of our sponsors.

By supporting the CPA Canada Awards of Excellence in Corporate Reporting, our sponsors play a key role in recognizing and promoting high-quality business reporting in Canada.

Our sponsors’ involvement in the program sends a strong message about commitment to complete, timely and transparent disclosures and a strong capital market.

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Be a star of the show

Capture AttentionSponsoring this program allows you to:• align your brand with Canada’s

pre-eminent, globally respected business and accounting designation

• showcase your commitment to high quality corporate reporting

• promote your organization among Canada’s private and public sector elite

Enjoy VIP status at the awards gala Mingle with CEOs and other senior executives at the chic cocktail reception, delectable dinner and lively post-reception. The 2014 gala was held December 3rd at the historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

Take part in the online conversation Align your brand with CPA Canada on our website, e-newsletter and Twitter feed.

2014 Judges’ Book printed by CNW and Vintage.

The CPA Canada Awards of Excellence in Corporate Reporting

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Platinum $20,000 (inclusive of HST) • exclusivityasplatinumsponsor• nameandquoteincludedinmediareleases

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in Financial Reporting and the Honorable Mention for Financial Reporting

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Gold $10,000 (inclusive of HST)

Gala • onetable(10tickets)• recognitionbyMasterofCeremonies• visualrecognitionviamulti-mediapresentation• name/logoonsignage,programandtablecards

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Judges’ Book $10,000 (inclusive of HST) • exclusivityasJudges’ Book sponsor • includesallSilversponsorshipbenefits

Pre and post gala cocktail receptions $10,000 (inclusive of HST) • exclusivityasreceptionsponsor• opportunitytogiveremarksatcocktail

reception (pre-event) • includesallSilversponsorshipbenefits

Silver $7,500 (inclusive of HST)

Gala • five tickets• recognitionbyMasterofCeremonies• visualrecognitionviamulti-mediapresentation• name/logoonsignage,programandtablecards

Online • logo and link on CPA Canada website• inclusioninsocialmediaactivities

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(print and online) • specialadvertisingoptionsinmedia

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Bronze $5,000 (inclusive of HST)

Gala• threetickets• recognitionbyMasterofCeremonies• visualrecognitionviamulti-mediapresentation• name/logoonsignage,programandtablecards

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Print • listed as Bronze sponsor on awards

promotional ads• quarter-pageadvertisementinJudges’ Book

(print and online)• specialadvertisingoptionsinmediasponsor

publication

The CPA Canada Awards of Excellence in Corporate Reporting

Awards of Excellence in Public Sector Financial Management Honours the exceptional work of federal public servants who excel in the financial management fieldThis national program includes awards for Innovation, Financial Leadership (CFO), and Lifetime Achievement.

Our sponsors stand out in an elite public sector crowd

1. 2014 award recipients: Jamie Tibbetts, on behalf of Health Canada with Andrew Smith, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Roger Ermuth, on behalf of Treasury Board Secretariat (pictured from left to right). 2. Andrew Smith, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (left), is presented with the 2014 Lifetime Achievement award by Leslie Milne, CIPFA - Platinum Sponsor.

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The CPA Canada Awards of Excellence in Public Sector Financial Management

Celebrate with the cream of the cropLifetime AchievementAndrew Smith, 2014Richard J. Neville, 2013Rod Monette, 2012Ronald C. Thompson, 2012Moyez H. Somani, 2011Paul J. Gauvin, 2010Rear-Admiral B.M. Weadon, 2009

Financial Leadership (CFO)Roch Huppé, 2013Jim Saunderson, 2013

InnovationHealth Canada, 2014Treasury Board Secretariat, 2014Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), 2012Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 2012Public Service Commission, 2011Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2011Canada Revenue Agency, 2010Jim Quinn, Aboriginal A�airs and Northern Development Canada, 2009

Enjoy VIP status at the galaReceive VIP treatment at the awards dinner in Ottawa in May. Mingle with 200 prominent public sector financial executives who gather each year to honour the award winners.

Take part in the online conversation Align your brand with CPA Canada on our website, e-newsletter and Twitter feed.

Schmooze with the A-list

Sponsoring this program allows you to:• align your brand with Canada’s

pre-eminent, globally respected business and accounting designation

• send a strong signal about your organization’s commitment to sound public sector financial management

• promote your organization among public sector financial professionals and government o�cials

The CPA Canada Awards of Excellence in Public Sector Financial Management

Pick your spot

Platinum — SOLD!$12,000 (inclusive of HST)• exclusivityasplatinumsponsor• nameandquoteincludedinmediareleases

Gala • onetable(10tickets)• opportunitytopresenttheLifetime

Achievement award• recognitionbyMasterofCeremonies• visualrecognitionviamulti-mediapresentation• premier branding placement on sponsorship signage• photoopportunitywithwinners

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website • inclusioninsocialmediaactivities

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promotional materials

Gold $6,000 (inclusive of HST)

Gala • fourtickets• recognitionbyMasterofCeremonies• opportunitytopresentawardorrecognizethe

awards Selection Committee during the program • visualrecognitionviamulti-mediapresentation• brandingonsponsorshipsignage

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Silver$3,000 (inclusive of HST)

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The CPA Canada Awards of Excellence in Public Sector Financial Management

Bronze $1,500 (inclusive of HST)

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Lifetime Achievement award video sponsor $5,000 (inclusive of HST)• exclusivityasvideosponsor• exclusiverecognitiondisplayedinvideocredits

Gala • threetickets• recognitionbyMasterofCeremoniesand

recognition during video introduction• visualrecognitionviamulti-mediapresentation• listedasvideosponsoronsponsorshipsignage

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Sponsoring both National Awards of Excellence doubles the fun but not the cost!

Integrated Gold $14,000 (inclusive of HST)• receiveallbenefitsofGoldsponsorshipfor

both national awards programs

Integrated Silver $9,000 (inclusive of HST)• receiveallbenefitsofSilversponsorshipfor

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Integrated Bronze $5,000 (inclusive of HST)• receiveallbenefitsofBronzesponsorshipfor

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