CA001 Edelman PR Worldwide Canada In

We're a global professional services organization with a simple but ambitious purpose: building a better working world. Our team of approximately 400,000 people across more than 150 countries works together to deliver assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy services that help our clients tackle their toughest challenges and create long-term value. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive teams to drive innovation and solve complex problems. Every day, we bring together extraordinary people who combine their expertise in areas like cybersecurity, technology transformation, sustainability, and business strategy to help organizations build trust and confidence in capital markets. From helping CEOs navigate geopolitical shifts to supporting startups through IPOs, our work spans industries and borders. We're not just consultants or advisors - we're partners who roll up our sleeves and work alongside our clients to turn ambitious ideas into reality.

GE HealthCare is a $20.6 billion leading global healthcare solutions provider, serving over 1 billion patients annually with more than 5 million installed base equipment across 160+ countries. With approximately 54,000 colleagues and a 130-year legacy of innovation, we deliver integrated precision care solutions through our Imaging, Ultrasound, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics segments. Our annual R&D and product investment exceeds $5.1 billion, powering 200+ imaging software applications and 11,000+ patents granted globally. On January 4, 2023, GE HealthCare completed its spin-off from General Electric to become an independent public company trading on Nasdaq, while maintaining our foundational heritage dating back to 1892. We're driven by our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits - partnering with customers to fulfill healthcare's greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, AI-powered software solutions, and care delivery innovations. From Greenland's remote regions to major medical centers worldwide, our technologies enable clinicians to deliver more personalized, precise patient care while improving hospital efficiency and clinical outcomes.

For more than 130 years, Thales has evolved from a pioneering electrical company into a global technology leader that shapes the future of our societies. The company traces its origins to 1893 as Compagnie Française Thomson-Houston, born from a vision to harness emerging technologies for critical infrastructure. Over decades of transformation through innovation and strategic growth, Thales recognized that as the world became increasingly connected, the need for trusted, secure, and sustainable technology solutions would become paramount. This insight drove the company to expand its expertise from electrical systems into aerospace, defence, space, and cybersecurity. Today, Thales stands at the forefront of "deep tech" innovation, investing over €4 billion annually in Research & Development to address humanity's greatest challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability, and inclusion. With more than 83,000 experts across 68 countries and €20.6 billion in sales, the company has become indispensable to governments and enterprises worldwide. From protecting critical infrastructure and securing digital identities to advancing quantum computing and artificial intelligence, Thales continues its founding mission: building a future we can all trust through technological excellence.

In 1875, John F. Dryden founded Prudential Financial in Newark, New Jersey, with a vision to provide affordable life insurance to working families. What began as The Widows and Orphans Friendly Society has grown into one of the world's largest financial services institutions, operating for over 150 years. Today, Prudential helps millions of customers achieve financial wellness through a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to protect what matters most. Prudential's diverse businesses span retirement strategies, group insurance, individual life insurance, and investment management through PGIM. With operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, the company serves both individual and institutional clients. Prudential is committed to helping people grow and protect their wealth through innovative solutions in life insurance, annuities, retirement planning, and asset management, all while maintaining a strong focus on financial security and peace of mind for its customers.

BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) is a Provincial Crown Corporation that owns and operates two of Canada's premier venues: BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre. Established in 2004, PavCo operates with a clear mandate to generate economic and community benefit for the people of British Columbia through prudent management of these world-class public facilities. From the retractable roof of BC Place to the double LEED Platinum certified Vancouver Convention Centre, these venues have become architectural signatures for the province. With a dedicated team of approximately 800 professionals across three divisions - BC Place, Vancouver Convention Centre, and Corporate Office - PavCo consistently delivers outstanding and sustainable events and experiences. The organization has earned recognition as a global leader in venue development, marketing, and management. BC Place proudly serves as "Canada's Home Stadium" for international sporting events, while the Vancouver Convention Centre has twice been named "World's Best Convention Centre." Together, these venues are forecast to generate over $2 billion in economic impact for British Columbia over five years, hosting everything from global summit meetings to world-class entertainment and sporting events.

At GS1 Canada, we believe in the power of collaboration and neutral standards to transform how businesses work together. As a not-for-profit association with roots stretching back to 1975, we\'ve built a unique community-driven approach where industry leaders, boards, and advisory councils come together to solve shared supply chain challenges. Our team of subject matter experts works alongside businesses of all sizes - from small local entrepreneurs to large enterprises - creating a seamless and effortless subscriber experience that makes complex global standards accessible and practical. We\'re proud to be part of a global network of 120 member organizations, yet our impact is distinctly local. Over 35,000 Canadian businesses trust us to provide the highest quality, perpetually cleansed bilingual product data through our ECCnet Industry Managed Solutions. Guided by integrity, accountability, and inclusive collaboration, we don\'t just deliver standards - we partner with industry to develop non-proprietary solutions that address real-world business process issues. Whether it\'s helping a small business get their first barcode or enabling enterprise-level data synchronization, we\'re committed to being the trusted strategic partner that inspires and leads best-in-class supply chains across 25 sectors.