best managed companies
How Paladin Security Group became Canada’s largest full-service security firm
The secret to Paladin Security Group’s growth from humble roots: matching its people to the jobs that best suit them
Harbour Air: The airline on the path to an all-electric, zero-emission fleet
With regulatory approval, the world’s first ever commercial flight of an electric plane with paying customers could happen in 2021
How software company D2L revolutionized the way classrooms function
When five twentysomethings founded D2L, technology was everywhere—except the classroom. So they decided to reboot the education system.
How a 160-year-old Canadian farming company is embracing food innovation
Richardson International has customers in 60 countries and a $30-million project underway in Winnipeg. A little trouble from China won’t faze it.
How Canadian firm PointClickCare revolutionized the long-term care industry
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities were not known as hotbeds of tech innovation. This Canadian company changed an entire industry’s mindset.
How GoodLife Fitness went from a single club in London, Ont. to 400 across Canada
GoodLife built its business thanks to its focus on reputation—and lots and lots of data
How Fountain Tire maintains its legacy without sacrificing innovation
The company maintains the spirit of its founder through town halls and Free Fruit Fridays. But its ownership model shows it isn’t stuck in the past.
How Kids & Company modernized child care for the on-demand age
By solving a common problem for both employers and parents, Kids & Company has quickly grown to more than a hundred locations
How G Adventures made social good part of its management strategy
The Canadian adventure-travel firm became one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by making positive change in the local communities it visits
How Steam Whistle carved a niche for itself in a crowded market
Steam Whistle’s founders had plans to launch a line of beers. They found success by focusing on a single one.