Sonepar Canada is proud to announce that it has become a Committed Member of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business’s (CCIB), Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program. This reinforces Sonepar’s dedication to building respectful and long‑term relationships with Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
The PAIR program is a nationally recognized framework that helps organizations strengthen Indigenous relations through leadership, employment, business development, and community engagement. By becoming a PAIR Committed Member, Sonepar is taking an important step in advancing its Indigenous Relations strategy and directly answering the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 92nd Call to Action, regarding the corporate sector in Canada and its commitment to Indigenous Peoples.
“Becoming PAIR Committed is an important milestone for Sonepar in Canada,” said Dan Drazilov, Sonepar Canada VP Mergers & Acquisition and Business Development. “It reflects our intention to listen, learn, and work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, and businesses. This commitment supports our broader objective of fostering inclusion while reinforcing our role as a trusted and responsible corporate partner across the communities we serve. Our goal is to establish a sustainable partnership with Indigenous communities that have flourished in their territories for thousands of years.
Through the PAIR program, Sonepar has a structured path to guide how it engages with Indigenous communities, with progress measured against recognized standard and best practices.
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About Sonepar:
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2025, Sonepar achieved sales of €33.6 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 46 000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations. www.sonepar.com
About Sonepar in Canada:
Sonepar entered Canada in 1984 and has continued to grow through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the Canadian market through a network of six companies with over 100 locations and 2,500 associates nationwide. For more information, visit www.soneparcanada.com
Press Contact: Shoynear Morrison, Communications Director shoynear.morrison@sonepar.ca