CHAMPIONING INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES
In September 2019, we hosted the Hydro One Indigenous
business fair – a showcase for over 40 Indigenous businesses
from across the province. The fair offered these businesses
an opportunity to network with Hydro One representatives
while highlighting their products and services. It was also
an opportunity for these businesses to learn more about our
procurement needs and Hydro One’s commitment to increasing
procurement from Indigenous businesses.
The fair, which was held in Toronto and complemented the nine
procurement workshops we ran across the province, will become
an annual event as we continue to pursue mutually beneficial
relationships with Indigenous businesses.
Ronald Wells, owner of Indigenous business Cancom Security
and provider of security services at various Hydro One sites,
noted, “Cancom Security has grown from 200 guard staff to over
1,200 since we began working with Hydro One. This relationship
has given us credibility and opened several doors to grow and
build throughout Ontario. It is a mutually beneficial and strong
relationship between Cancom Security and Hydro One, and is
reflective of Hydro One’s commitment to First Nations businesses.