TORONTO, Sept. 30,
2022 /CNW/ - Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) today
released its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan, reaffirming its
commitment to collaboratively seek meaningful ways to engage in
reconciliation by continuously working in unison with Indigenous
Peoples.
"Aecon is in a unique position to affect lasting and
positive change. We are committed to respecting and recognizing the
unique rights, culture, and lands where we work, and are dedicated
to playing a leading role in true reconciliation with Indigenous
Peoples through our national operating footprint," said
Jean-Louis Servranckx, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Aecon Group Inc. "As Canadians continue to
realize the painful truth of the residential school system and the
inter-generational impacts that remain, reconciliation with
Indigenous Peoples must be a pivotal priority."
Aecon's Reconciliation Action Plan is aligned with the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action #92, which calls on
corporate Canada to help create a
better future. The plan outlines how Aecon intends to continue
engaging and partnering with Indigenous Peoples, communities,
businesses, and organizations to advance reconciliation.
Through the commitment of leadership, the plan is framed by four
key pillars:
- Respect the unique needs, cultures and rights of
Indigenous Peoples to foster an inclusive and equitable culture
where Indigenous Peoples feel supported and enabled to achieve
career aspirations;
- Recognize the truth of our shared history and the
Indigenous lands that we work on through building awareness,
developing allyship, and actively listening to the priorities and
objectives of Indigenous Peoples;
- Commit sustainable resources and build collaborative
relationships with Indigenous partners to foster positive change
and create stronger communities; and
- Empower Indigenous Peoples to support economic
advancement, wealth creation and a sustainable future.
Developing and fostering long-lasting, respectful relationships
and supporting economic development within Indigenous communities
have long been key focus areas for Aecon and are paramount to its
reconciliation efforts.
Recognizing the importance of Indigenous inclusion, Aecon has
been fortunate to develop sustainable and mutually beneficial
relationships with Indigenous communities across Canada for many years while continuously
learning. Further information and the complete Reconciliation
Action Plan are available on Aecon's website at
aecon.com/IndigenousRelations.
"We look forward to engaging and working transparently with
Indigenous Peoples and communities while continuously evolving our
action plan in the coming years, as we measure and share our
progress throughout this imperative journey," said Servranckx.
About Aecon
As a Canadian leader in construction and infrastructure
development with global expertise, Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE)
strives to be the number one Canadian infrastructure company and is
proud to be recognized as one of the Best Employers and Best 50
Corporate Citizens in Canada.
Aecon safely, profitably and sustainably delivers integrated
solutions to private and public-sector clients through its
Construction segment in the Civil, Urban Transportation, Nuclear,
Utility and Industrial sectors, and provides project development,
financing, investment and management services through its
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