Businesses

A global leader, MDS Nordion is committed to making a difference in the lives of millions of people through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Every day, our products and services are used throughout the world for molecular imaging and research development, cancer therapy and medical sterilization. These products and services are exported to more than 70 countries and are utilized by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, hospitals, clinics and research laboratories.  

MDS Nordion continues to be a proud sponsor of the WaterCan Annual Embassy Dinner to support the vision of “Clean Water for All”.

Golder Associates (clickable logo to www.golder.com)
At Golder Associates we strive to be the most respected global group
specializing in ground engineering and environmental services. Employee
owned since our formation in 1960, we have created a unique culture with
pride in ownership, resulting in long-term organizational stability. Golder
professionals take the time to build an understanding of client needs and of
the specific environments in which they operate. We continue to expand our
technical capabilities and have experienced steady growth, now employing
over 5,500 people who operate from more than 150 offices located throughout
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and South America. Golder
is a firm believer in supporting community sustainability; as such we are a
proud WaterCan supporter, a humble sponsor of the WaterCan Embassy Dinner,
and honored to be represented on the WaterCan Board of Directors.

March Networks is a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications that enable organizations to reduce losses, mitigate risks and improve security and operational efficiency. The company's software and systems are used by financial institutions, retailers, transportation authorities and other organizations in more than 50 countries.

Community involvement – whether on a local or global scale - is part of our corporate culture. Our employees are continually involved in fundraising and charitable activities that contribute to the wellbeing of the communities in which they work and live. March Networks is a proud supporter of WaterCan’s special project initiatives, which focus on providing clean drinking water and sanitation facilities to communities in need in Africa.

Robinson Consultants Inc., established in 1977, is an Ottawa based multi-disciplinary civil engineering firm with a reputation for providing effective and efficient services to a wide range of public and private sector clients.  With a permanent staff of 25, the firm provides consulting engineering services in Transportation, Municipal, Infrastructure, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering with specific expertise in the rehabilitation of existing water and sewer systems. 

Robinson Consultants has been a proud corporate sponsor of WaterCan's Embassy Dinner for several years, and its president, Mr. Andy Robinson, is a former member of WaterCan's Board of Directors.  

Citizens Bank, Canada’s largest Credit Union, is built on the premise that all companies have a responsibility to use their resources to make a positive difference in the world around them. Formed by Vancity in 1997, we were the first and remain the only Canadian bank with a clear ethical policy; as such, we are proud to offer our members a broad range of competitively priced and innovative financial products and services often not available at other banks.

Corporate social responsibility and community involvement are more than catch-phrases; they are part of our DNA. Because we firmly believe that people at the community-level know the needs of their communities’ best, we invite our members to help determine the annual division of our Shared Interest Fund. This year, the Citizens Bank is pleased to congratulate WaterCan as a recipient of a 2007 Shared Interest Award and a grant in the amount of $23,360 to support WaterCan’s vital efforts in Eastern Africa.

Bridgehead is an Ottawa-based coffee company offering organic and fairly traded coffees and teas. We link our customers with small-scale farmers in the developing world through sustainable fair trade. Our coffees and teas are grown using organic farming methods that respect nature and growers’ health. We make freshly baked goods, sandwiches, soups and salads in our Bridgehead Kitchen daily. To find out more about Bridgehead, our nine coffeehouse locations or to shop online, visit www.bridgehead.ca .

Bridgehead is proud to support WaterCan’s work in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, where all of Bridgehead’s African coffees are grown, through the sale of the “WaterCan Blend” limited edition coffee.