Reflecting on a Year of Learning

I’m excited to share the fiscal year 2022 edition of Communities Forward. With offices from coast-to-coast and a uniquely Canadian focus, we have so many inspiring stories to tell about the ways we’re supporting our communities. Our firm has always invested time and resources into the communities that we call home, and we take pride in creating a positive impact that reflects the unique needs of all the places we have put down roots.

This also marks the second edition of Communities Forward. When we started this project, we knew there would be learnings throughout the process. As I reflect on what we’ve learned, there is one takeaway that stands out from the rest: the importance of adaptability.

When we developed our strategy, we identified priorities based on our firm values. These priorities continue to play an important role in our decision-making. But there are times where challenges hit our communities and we need to step up and help however we can.

The past year demonstrates the different kinds of support that communities need and why we have always encouraged our team to be flexible.

In summer 2021, British Columbia was hit by separate environmental challenges: wildfires and floods. To support the impacted communities, MNP offices raised funds, gathered food and supplies, and delivered the goods to the people who needed it most. I’m so proud to see how our team stepped up in a time of need, adapting quickly to help their communities navigate incredible difficulties.

In January 2022, we saw the horrific events unfolding in Ukraine. Across the firm, our team stepped up to support the Ukrainian community. We created donation drives to support refugees resettling in Canada, partnered with local Ukrainian organizations across Canada to bolster their efforts, and combined to raise more than $300,000 through fundraisers and partner donations. You can read more about the unique ways our team made an impact later in this report.

These are just some examples of how MNP adapts to pressing needs in the community. Moving forward, we’re continuing to work closely with our communities and find ways to support their needs.

Some communities need partners to help them create long-term solutions. That’s why we stepped up in Calgary to partner with the Lindsay Park Sports Society for a 10-year naming commitment. The MNP Community & Sport Centre is an iconic sport venue in Calgary that provides accessible recreation opportunities to all. Through this partnership, MNP is helping provide a facility for health and wellness to the entire community.

In the Peel region, we’re supporting the Trillium Health Partners Foundation. MNP’s support of the Trillium Health Partners Foundation helps to enable THP’s objective of delivering leading-edge health care to the more than 2.2 million people in the West Greater Toronto Area, by building new infrastructure as part of a more complete, efficient, and equitable health system.

To MNP, being a responsible community member is about more than just giving back. It’s about the actions we’re taking to support the creation of a bright future for everyone. This year, our team has made an incredible impact on the communities we call home, and I can’t wait to see what the next year has in store.

Sincerely,