Best Managed Companies in Canada

Flynn Canada has been named one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada. The national award takes into account more than financial performance. The award focuses on Canadian-owned and managed companies, and recognizes the efforts of the entire organization.

Globalive Communications Corp., a global provider of next generation telecommunications solutions, was designated a requalified member by Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies. Globalive has maintained this prestigious designation for the sixth consecutive year. The company's other prestigious recognitions include being ranked the No. 1 fastest growing company in Canada on the 16th annual Profit 100, being listed on Deloitte's Technology Fast 50, and being named one of Canadian Business Magazine's Top 30 Workplaces in Canada.

Pfaff Automotive Partners was also named a winner of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies program for 2010, sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post and Queen's School of Business. This program, established in 1993 by Deloitte, has grown to be the country's leading business awards program recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates the caliber of their management abilities and practices.

CANTEST Ltd. has earned a spot amongst the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada. The company operates Canadian offices in BC, Manitoba and Ontario with affiliates in the United States and Southeast Asia. It was also recognized as one of B.C.'s 25 Best Companies to work for

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