Strad Achieves Silver Certification Level of the Partnership Accreditation Program in Indigenous Relations with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

Posted on Sep 18, 2025

September 18, 2025

Calgary, September 17, 2025 – Strad Inc. is proud to announce it has been awarded Silver Certification by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) through its Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, a significant recognition of Strad’s continued efforts in building strong, respectful, and sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities across Canada.

The PAIR Program is Canada’s premier corporate social responsibility framework focused on Indigenous relations. Certification is awarded following a rigorous third-party verification process that evaluates corporate performance in four key areas: Leadership Actions; Employment; Business Development; and Community Relationships.

Achieving Silver Certification reflects Strad’s commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous engagement and participation. This designation assures communities and partners that Strad values long-term, inclusive partnerships and is actively contributing to reconciliation and economic development.

“Receiving Silver Certification through the PAIR Program is a milestone that reinforces our dedication to responsible business practices,” said Shane Hopkie, CEO. “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and remain committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities across the country.”

About CCIB

The CCIB is a national, non-partisan organization dedicated to fostering the full participation of Indigenous peoples in Canada’s economy. CCIB offers programs, tools, and resources that support both Indigenous and non-Indigenous companies in building equitable business relationships and advancing economic reconciliation.

About Strad
Strad specializes in industrial matting and equipment rentals for projects of any size from a network of branches across Canada and the United States. Strad aims to exceed customer expectations in many industrial sectors, including Renewables, Power Transmission, Pipeline, Oil & Gas, Construction, Mining, and Emergency Access.

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strad has been a proud member of CCIB since September 2019.