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Cision Canada
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Go Auto is a 2025 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years
EDMONTON, AB, May 11, 2025 /CNW/ - Go Auto is proud to announce that it has been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the seventh consecutive year —earning Platinum Club membership in the process, one of the program's highest distinctions. This milestone reflects Go Auto's enduring commitment to industry excellence, customer-first practices, and a strong corporate culture. The Platinum Club designation is earned by organizations that have maintained Best Managed status for six or more consecutive years, consistently demonstrating exceptional performance and leadership. Celebrating over 30 years, Canada's Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance. Go Auto's sustained success in the program reflects its commitment to operational excellence, customer experience, innovation, and a strong performance-driven culture. With a network of more than 67 locations and a team of over 5,000 employees across Canada and the United States, Go Auto continues to be a leading force in the automotive retail industry. Phil Abram, President of Go Auto, expressed his pride in the milestone: "Achieving Platinum Club status as part of our seventh consecutive Best Managed designation is an extraordinary accomplishment. It's a reflection of our team's unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and a strong organizational culture. This recognition validates our long-term strategy and inspires us to continue raising the bar in the automotive industry." "To become a Best Managed Platinum Club winner is nothing short of remarkable. Their continued adaptability in an era of uncertainty sets the standard for how to overcome new barriers and demonstrate resiliency at the highest levels," said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada's Best Managed Companies program. "These companies truly impact how Canada is viewed on the world stage when it comes to the success of private business." About Canada's Best Managed Companies Canada's Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winners, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years); 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information visit About Go Auto Go Auto, a distinguished Platinum Club member of Deloitte's Canada's Best Managed Companies program, is recognized for its exceptional performance, customer-first approach, commitment to innovation, and strong corporate culture. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Go Auto operates one of the largest dealership networks in Canada, with 67 dealerships representing 28 leading automotive brands across Canada and the United States. With operations spanning Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, the Northwest Territories, and Washington State, Go Auto provides a full suite of automotive services—including vehicle sales, financing, insurance, service, and collision repair—for both automobiles and RVs. Home to a team of over 4,500 employees, Go Auto fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace and maintains a deep commitment to community engagement through a variety of charitable initiatives and partnerships. For more information on the Go Auto group, visit or follow @GoAuto on LinkedIn.
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
SiriusXM Canada marks 16 years as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies Français
TORONTO, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - SiriusXM Canada, the country's leading audio entertainment company, has been honored for the 16th consecutive year with the prestigious 2025 Canada's Best Managed Companies award. The company is also a 2025 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more. Celebrating over 30 years, Canada's Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance. "Earning a place among Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 16th consecutive year is a tremendous honour and a testament to the passion, resilience, and commitment of our entire team," said Mark Redmond, President and CEO, SiriusXM Canada. "This achievement reflects our ongoing dedication to innovation, excellence, and delivering outstanding value to our customers by bringing them closer to what they love. As we continue to shape the future of audio, I couldn't be prouder of what we've built together — and I'm even more excited for what's ahead." Canada's Best Managed Companies is one of the country's leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance. Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem. "Best Managed is a prestigious award that recognizes the significant and ongoing contributions within Canada's business landscape," said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada's Best Managed Companies program. "Companies such as SiriusXM Canada who attain this high standard of excellence demonstrate consistent adaptability, versatility, and strategic acuity. Year after year, they thrive in a competitive, rapidly changing market and should be proud of their growth." About Canada's Best Managed Companies Program Canada's Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit About SiriusXM Canada Sirius XM Canada Inc., operating as SiriusXM Canada, is the country's leading audio entertainment company. SiriusXM creates and offers ad-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; podcasts; and exclusive talk and entertainment. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company, as well as on smartphones and all connected devices on the SiriusXM app. For more information, visit Join SiriusXM Canada on Facebook, on X, on Instagram and on YouTube. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides ad-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation. SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada's Best Managed Companies 16 years in a row and is currently a Platinum Club Member. SOURCE Sirius XM Canada Inc.
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
LOU-TEC named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies Français
MONTRÉAL, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - LOU-TEC, Quebec's leading construction equipment rental company, is honored to be named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. Each year, this national distinction recognizes Canadian companies that stand out for their exemplary and innovative business practices. For over 30 years, this program has highlighted the performance of private Canadian companies with sales in excess of $50 million. Selected companies are evaluated on criteria such as strategic leadership, organizational culture, innovation, governance and financial performance. LOU-TEC's outstanding performance has been recognized among other world-class companies for its innovative practices. Over the past few years, LOU-TEC has experienced an impressive growth trajectory, doubling its sales and making multiple acquisitions, including that of Torcan Lift Equipment, which has been developing the Ontario territory since autumn 2023. This strategy of expansion through integration has enabled LOU-TEC to extend its reach throughout Quebec and Ontario. The rental company, which boasts the largest fleet of lifting equipment in Quebec, is committed to offering quality service, its mission being to satisfy more customers every day. Thanks to a dedicated team, the company offers tailor-made solutions to the many challenges faced by industry and construction sites. For President and CEO Jean-Marc Dallaire, this recognition is the result of a collective commitment: "This distinction is the culmination of several years of transforming the company to stand out from the crowd, while capitalizing on the potential of our human capital. LOU-TEC remains on the lookout for opportunities to realize its vision of becoming a major player in the equipment rental industry across the country. The company can count on the support of its financial partners - Sagard Private Equity Canada, Walter Capital Partners, Investissement Québec, Partenaires - Investissement de croissance de BDC Capital and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ - to support its expansion into new territories, as well as various projects enabling it to stand out from the competition, particularly in terms of technology. Exploring new avenues for the advancement of tomorrow, this year's Best Managed winners displayed courage, resourcefulness, and creativity," said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada's Best Managed Companies program. "We're extremely proud to highlight the impressive achievements of companies such as LOU-TEC in a rapidly evolving business world. Their exceptional accomplishments leave you feeling inspired, celebrated, and connected."
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Canadian Business Triumphs: Announcing Canada's Best Managed Companies Français
494 privately-owned and managed Canadian companies lead the way in business excellence TORONTO, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Deloitte Canada is honoured to announce the 2025 winners of 'Canada's Best Managed Companies'. Now in its 32 nd year, it is the country's leading business awards program, recognizing privately owned and managed Canadian companies. This year's 494 recipients demonstrated outstanding achievements in strategic business transformation and operational resilience, positively impacting their workforce and communities, and driving economic growth. "Over the 32-year history of these awards, Canadian companies have shown resilience and adaptability through economic highs and lows, and this year is no different" said Lorrie King, national co-leader of Canada's Best Managed Companies program and partner with Deloitte Private. "We are honored to recognize this year's Best Managed companies across Canada, who excel in all aspects of their business. These companies all help drive Canada's productivity and innovation, which bolsters our economy, so it's important to recognize their accomplishments and showcase them as examples and inspiration to the broader business community." These Best Managed Companies employ more than 556,000 people across the nation and achieved total sales of over $221,000,000,000 in the previous year, operating across a diverse range of industries, including consumer, energy, resources and industrials, financial services, technology, media, and telecommunications, life sciences and health care, and education, among others. Notably, 274 of the 494 companies are family-owned, underscoring the entrepreneurial spirit in Canada. The 2025 recipients, from Ontario, Québec, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, represent regional business excellence across Canada. Among these, 22 are new members, 81 have achieved Gold Standard status (maintaining their status for four-six consecutive years), including 24 new to this designation this year, and 329 are Platinum Club members (having maintained their status for seven consecutive years or more), with 27 new members joining the Platinum rankings this year. "The spirit within our Canadian business sector is energizing, and the companies in the Best Managed program are well-positioned to adapt to today's evolving economic environment," said Derrick Dempster, national co-leader of Canada's Best Managed Companies program and partner at Deloitte Private. "These companies show national pride by supporting our people and communities and using resources right here at home. Diversification beyond our borders is also important to them, as they explore opportunities to grow investment and elevate Canada's presence in the international marketplace." To secure a coveted Canada's Best Managed Companies designation, companies apply annually and undergo a meticulous assessment led by a multidisciplinary judging panel that evaluates leadership in strategy, capability and innovation, workforce and talent, governance, and financial performance. This year, judges analyzed investment, M&A growth, ESG and DEI strategies, talent retention and recruitment, purpose in local and Indigenous communities, digitization, cyber resilience, data-driven decision-making, and supply chain diversification and nearshoring back to Canada. "We are honored to support Canada's Best Managed Companies and the exceptional leaders who drive innovation and growth in their industries and local communities," said Blair Cowan, Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking at CIBC. "Together, we are fostering a vibrant business environment that encourages excellence and inspires future generations of entrepreneurs." First established in Canada, Best Managed is a flagship program presented by Deloitte Private, a division of Deloitte exclusively focused on serving private clients of all sizes. Since its inception, the program has expanded beyond Canadian borders and is now present in more than 40 countries, with over 1,643 Best Managed Companies around the globe. Winners have access to professional development and networking opportunities, as well as an exclusive network to help foster relationships with global industry leaders and other best-managed companies. For more information about Canada's Best Managed Companies and to see the full list of winners, visit About Canada's Best Managed Companies Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, Norton Rose Fulbright, Export Development Canada, TMX Group, and The Globe and Mail. For more information, visit About Deloitte Canada At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians. 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