WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 22,
2024 /CNW/ - A new three-year partnership between Sun
Life and Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (TWCC) will see
more than 175 jobs created in Winnipeg. TWCC will be working with Sun Life
to provide Contact Centre services for the Canadian Dental Care
Plan (CDCP). TWCC representatives will be assisting Canadians from
coast-to-coast. The partnership will double the size of TWCC's
Contact Centre and bring new employment opportunities to the
City of Winnipeg and Province of
Manitoba.
"This is a true win-win; not only for the organization but also
for Manitobans and the Indigenous community. We believe this
partnership and our continued engagement with our partners brings
us one step closer to achieving economic equality," said
Alan Park, Chief Executive Officer
of TWCC. "The rippling effects of a partnership like this are
profound and we are creating a lasting impact in our community and
for our stakeholders. Together we're boosting the economy and
creating new equitable job opportunities."
Since the partnership began, TWCC has hired more than 175 people
with a commitment that a minimum of 33% of employees identify as
Indigenous. TWCC believes in supporting communities through
economic development, providing employment opportunities and
creating positive economic and social impact.
"We're thrilled to be partnering with an organization that is
committed to delivering real and lasting change for the Indigenous
community. TWCC has been a pillar in the community, having
supported Federal Government programs for the past 22 years.
They're experienced and well positioned to help support Sun Life
and the CDCP," said Dave Jones,
President, Sun Life Health. "We're proud to be working with TWCC
and are driven to find more ways to empower Indigenous businesses
across Canada."
This partnership is representative of Sun Life's commitment to
Indigenous Nations, organizations and Peoples. Through this
partnership, Sun Life and TWCC are focused on the prosperity of
Indigenous communities through investments in talent and partners.
Together, we are working towards creating strong and more
sustainable communities. Learn more about Sun Life's sustainability
efforts here.
About the Canadian Dental Care Plan
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is helping make dental care
more affordable for Canadian residents who do not currently have
access to dental insurance. By the time it's fully implemented, up
to nine million uninsured Canadian residents will benefit from the
CDCP. Sun Life is the administrator of the plan. More than 2.7
million Canadians have been approved to receive coverage under the
plan and more than 22,340 oral health providers are participating
in the CDCP. This national plan is brightening smiles, helping
uninsured Canadians across the country access the oral health care
they need.
"The Canadian Dental Care Plan has helped more than one million
Canadians to date receive the critical oral health care they need.
I am pleased that this new partnership will result in a
significantly expanded contact centre team to further support oral
health providers and CDCP clients," said The Honourable Mark
Holland, Minister of Health.
"As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, our
government is always looking for ways to increase the participation
of Indigenous businesses," said The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos,
Minister of Public Services and Procurement. "The Canadian Dental
Care Plan is delivering on that commitment through a partnership
between Sun Life and Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation. In
addition to creating good middle-class jobs for Indigenous
communities, this partnership will provide an opportunity to make a
difference in one of the largest social programs in Canadian
history – providing eligible Canadians with the oral health care
they deserve."
For more details about the Canadian Dental Care Plan click
here.
About TWCC
Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (TWCC) is 100%
Indigenous owned by Five Manitoba Tribal Councils and several
Independent Manitoba First Nations. Established in 1993, TWCC
provides business services and customer care solutions to clients
across Canada. With over 20 years
of experience in delivering CX solutions to clients, TWCC provides
both inbound and outbound capability and Omni Channel services across the
country. Headquartered in Winnipeg,
Manitoba, TWCC has grown to become a multi-business line
diversified organization, employing upwards of 350 employees. TWCC
explores partnerships with companies and organizations that
share similar goals of unification and building
capacity in our communities. For more information, please
visit www.twcc.ca
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services
organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and
health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life
has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including
Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong
Kong, the Philippines,
Japan, Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2024, Sun Life had total assets
under management of $1.51 trillion.
For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
Media Contact
Gannon Loftus
Director, Corporate Communications
Sun Life
Gannon.loftus@sunlife.com
647-228-8244
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431-478-1473 ext. 049
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.