EY Canada Impact Report 2024 shares investments in innovation, inclusion and sustainability

• Evolving the EY.ai platform from a virtual assistant to a multi-award-winning ecosystem
• Championing intersectionality with evolving benefits and wellbeing programs
• Positively impacting 2.4 million lives in Canadian communities

November 20, 2024, TORONTO | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples — EY Canada is proud to release the Impact Report 2024, showcasing the firm's contributions to shape the future with confidence for its people, clients and society through innovation, inclusion and sustainable growth.

"At EY Canada, inclusivity and innovation go hand in hand to drive impactful change in all facets of our business," says Alycia Calvert, Chair and CEO at EY Canada. "By leveraging advanced AI, fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces and engaging in meaningful community initiatives, we’re steadfast in our commitment to creating a better working world, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed."

Bringing the force of gen AI and strategic alliances to clients

EY Canada is bringing the full force of its global gen AI capabilities — including EY.ai — to Canadian clients. Since its launch, the EY.ai platform has evolved from a virtual assistant into a multi-award-winning ecosystem, supporting 212,000 regular monthly users around the world.

In parallel, the firm’s distinctive alliance ecosystem — including partnerships with industry leaders like Microsoft, ServiceNow, Shopify and Snowflake — is further multiplying its capabilities and solutions to help clients harness data more effectively. This dedication to delivering deep expertise across service lines, sectors and alliances earned EY Canada 11 industry awards in FY24.

"We’re not just investing in technology, we’re investing in the future of our clients," shares Calvert. "Our EY.ai platform and strategic alliances are revolutionizing how businesses operate, driving transformative solutions that deliver real-world impact."

Empowering people through learning and inclusion

With over 1,500 internal learning sessions, EY Canada aims to provide equitable opportunities and technology-enabled experiences for employees to chart their own career journeys.

“We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development to create sustainable careers for the future,” explains Calvert. “That includes recognizing and responding to everyone’s diverse needs to ensure they have the opportunities, support and resources they need to thrive.”

This past year, EY Canada deepened its investments in benefits and wellbeing programs that support diverse needs — from comprehensive menopause guides and $15,000 fertility treatment coverage to $25,000 for gender affirming care and a continuation of its existing $5,000 mental health benefit — empowering people to thrive in all aspects of life. 

The firm’s Business Resource Groups (BRGs) are also central to promoting inclusivity and allyship across the firm. These voluntary, employee-led networks aim to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace by providing networking, professional development and a variety of engagement opportunities. In FY24, the 11 Canadian BRGs witnessed a remarkable 304% year-over-year growth in membership.

Building stronger communities

The EY Ripples program — which connects employees with opportunities to support not-for-profits and social enterprises — positively impacted over 2.4 million lives through 25,000 volunteer hours on 50 pro-bono projects in the areas of environmental sustainability, education, entrepreneurship and equity.

Additionally, EY Canada celebrated 30 years of the Canadian EY Entrepreneur Of The Year^® Awards program, which has recognized 1,450 recipients to date. The program, coupled with the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network and Entrepreneurial Winning Women™, is helping to foster a diverse and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem in Canada.

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