Apotex Inc., now the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company in the
country, has done business in Canada over 35 years. We have grown over the years in terms
of physical size, number of employees and, we believe, in stature – stature as a
responsible corporate citizen.
We are an integral part of the society in which we exist, a respected
member of the communities where we operate and where our employees live. As a free
enterprise, we enjoy opportunities and value the rights which our society confers.
However, to quote John D. Rockefeller, Jr., "…every right implies a
responsibility."
Corporate giving to support our communities and our direct customers
– the pharmacist is one way to fulfill obligations and live up to responsibilities.
When we strengthen our publics, we strengthen ourselves. Truly, all are strengthened. With a strong pharmacy profession we can ensure better health outcomes.
This section sets out the philosophical and practical approaches we take
to the corporate donations program administered by the Apotex Foundation and other
non-charitable donations. We trust it will serve as a valuable guide for anyone inquiring
about our corporate giving activities.
Dr. Bernard Sherman
Chairman & CEO
