Contributions

In line with the principles of the Imagine program, Industrial Alliance donates 1% of its net pre-tax profits to organizations that play an essential role in helping their communities. In fact, in recent years, the Company has successively been awarded the United Way's highest distinction: a platinum certificate in recognition of the participation of over 70% of Company employees in the annual fundraising campaign.

Below are a few examples of the types of causes and organizations that Industrial Alliance supports.

Medical Research

Industrial Alliance provides financial support to organizations that promote medical research on diseases such as cancer, leukemia and heart disease and that assist people suffering from these diseases.

University Foundations

Industrial Alliance also provides financial support to a large number of university foundations that promote higher education and the advancement of scientific research.

United Way

Industrial Alliance has provided unconditional support to the United Way for many years. In addition to corporate contributions, the Company also encourages individual initiatives undertaken by employees. During the 2002 campaign, Industrial Alliance and its employees together raised close to $160,000 for the United Way through various fundraising activities.

Each year, the Company also frees an employee from his/her regular duties for a full year to help organize the regional campaign. In addition, employees at the parent company are encouraged to take part in the President's Walk, an annual activity that also helps raise funds for the United Way.