Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies is a national awards program that recognizes the 50 best businesses from a wide range of industries that have implemented world-class best business practices. The program, established in 1993 and entering its 12th year, annually recognizes 50 well-managed Canadian companies.

"I.M.P. clearly demonstrates innovation, leadership and focus on their employees and customers," adds James McSherry, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of CIBC Commercial Banking, a national sponsor of the 50 Best Program. “Their example illustrates that focus on the fundamentals while maintaining a clear vision yields outstanding results."

National sponsors of the program are Deloitte & Touche, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post, and Queen’s School of Business.

I.M.P.’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Plummer says "I.M.P.’s growth and success are a result of the efforts by all employees to consistently execute business plans. I want to again thank all employees for helping to make I.M.P. one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies."

I.M.P. Group is a privately-owned diversified group of companies headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with extensive interests in aerospace, manufacturing, CanJet Airlines and general aviation services, healthcare, industrial marine products, and hotels.