Corporate responsibility
Our mission is to improve our own communities through enthusiastic corporate responsibility. We believe in making a positive impact through dedicated service and support, striving to create better environments for everyone.
Our efforts are guided by a long-standing tradition of community involvement, and we continuously seek to contribute to the well-being and improvement of our local areas through charitable, educational and cultural initiatives.
A legacy of community leadership
Since our founding in 1879 by Sir James Aikins, MLT Aikins has been deeply involved in shaping our community and nation. Sir James Aikins not only founded the Canadian Bar Association but also served as the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba, earning a knighthood for his unwavering loyalty to public service.
We’ve continued to support key organizations like the Canadian Bar Association and contributed to local charities and educational initiatives across Western Canada. Today, our legacy continues with student scholarships and extensive volunteer efforts by our staff and lawyers. Our dedication to legal education and community well-being is at the heart of our firm’s values, driving positive change and fostering a culture of responsibility and inclusivity.
MLT Aikins initiatives
We work hard to make the communities in which we live and work better places for all. Our firm donates significant time and financial resources to enhance the culture, health and well-being of our communities.
The extensive list of more than 250 charitable organizations we support includes:
- United Way (Pacesetter)
- Habitat for Humanity
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation (Edmonton)
- Hospitals of Regina Foundation
- St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation (Saskatoon)
- Royal University Hospital Foundation (Saskatoon)
- Edmonton’s Food Bank
- Regina & District Food Bank
- Grow Regina
- Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- Jewish Federation of Winnipeg
Ethics & corporate governance
MLT Aikins maintains a Code of Conduct to ensure ongoing corporate compliance. The firm maintains a Whistleblower Policy to ensure that individuals working for the firm can report violations of law or firm policy without negative consequences.
Anti-Slavery Statement
MLT Aikins is dedicated to upholding the utmost standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in every aspect of our operations. We maintain a zero tolerance policy toward all forms of human rights abuses, including modern slavery such as child labour, servitude, forced or bonded labour or human trafficking.
Diversity, equity & inclusion
We cultivate an environment that respects differences and encourages sharing diverse perspectives, including those of women, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodiverse individuals and persons with disabilities.
Truth & reconciliation
MLT Aikins actively promotes Indigenous perspectives and representation in the legal community. We consistently work to foster a learning culture that supports Indigenous success in the legal profession and beyond.