Join the CEO Pledge
Building Canada’s Digital Legacy
Join us in our mission to reduce e-waste, empower the digital workforce, and foster social inclusion. Together, we're building a legacy for generations to come.
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One in five Canadians do not have access to computers or the internet
How CEOs like you
can make a lasting impact on tech literacy
can make a lasting impact on tech literacy
"Technology’s evolution at breakneck speed has led to a digital divide with future workforce challenges for Canadian business. At a time when some families are choosing between laptops and groceries, it’s more important than ever for Corporate Canada to help bridge the gap"
- Michel Langelier, CSFC-OPEC's Executive Director
National Distribution of donations by donor type
Private sector donations accounted for 28% of the total donations, with the CEO Pledge representing 51% of the contributions made by corporations
Donation by donator type over the last two years (2021-2023)
The CEO Pledge Program's Impact
Launched in 2021 during COVID-19, CFSC, with the help of some CFS+ Affiliates and Microsoft, succeeded in building a network of 52 active donors. This generated donations of 48,214 IT Assets worth $6.5M (fair market value)
| Category of devices | Total of donate devices by type | Fair Value | Total value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laptops | 26,531 | $150 | $3,979,650 |
| Desktops | 12,320 | $110 | $1,355,200 |
| Monitors | 9,302 | $125 | $1,162,750 |
| Printers | 61 | $100 | $6,100 |
| Grand total | $6,503,700 |
The CEO Pledge Program's Objectives
- Distribute 480,000 IT devices through the CEO Pledge initiative
- Established a national digital legacy fund worth 60 millions
Ways you can support our mission
- IT Assets
- In-cash contributions
- Warehouse space
- Cargo space
- Software
- Equipments
- Professional Services
Beneficiaries of Our Initiatives
Schools
Interns
Non-profit
We thank these supporters for joining the campaign
AGF Investments
Alectra
Apotex
ATCO
Bell
Best Buy
Business Council of Canada
BGIS
Cadillac Fairview
CAE
CAS
CanadaLife
Canadian Tire
Celestica
CGI
CN
Descartes
Desjardins
Enbridge
Equitable Bank
Fair Chance Learning
Finastra
Finning
Graham
Innovation Credit Union
Laurentian Bank
McDonald's Canada
Meridian Credit Union
Microsoft Canada
MNP
Morguard
Morneau Sheppel
OTTP
Portfolio+
Rogers
Samuel & Son
Scotiabank
Service Now Canada
Sherritt International
Sobeys - Empire Company
Staples Canada
Sun Life
Tech Mahindra
Telus
TD Bank
Contact
Need more information or have specific inquiries? Fill out the form below, and we'll get back to you promptly. Alternatively, you can also reach us via email or phone using the contact details provided
Michel Langelier
514-712-2727