Sponsorships
Canadian Direct Insurance is proud to sponsor organizations and events in the communities we do business in. We have sponsored events such as the 2007 MasterCard Memorial Cup, which saw your Vancouver Giants take home their first cup in franchise history. In addition to sponsoring the Vancouver Giants, we also support other amateur sport clubs including the Vancouver Canadians, BC Rugby, and Curl BC.
2011 Grey Cup Festival
Canadian Direct Insurance is a proud partner of the 2011 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia. The 2011 Grey Cup Festival will run from November 24th to November 27th and will include street festivals, a parade, live concerts and much, much more. Stay tuned for more details!
Safer Parking Initiative
The Safer Parking Initiative is a partnership between the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), Canadian Direct Insurance, and a coalition of business partners including parking lot owners and operators and community groups.
Operating since February 2008, the Safer Parking Initiative aims to make Vancouver a safer city by reducing auto break-ins and improving the general safety of local parking lots.
"The Safer Parking Initiative was developed in response to the growing problem of property crime and public disorder in Vancouver, “ said Colin Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Canadian Direct Insurance and spokesperson for the Safer Parking Initiative. saferparkingvancouver.com
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BC Men’s Provincial Curling Championship
Canadian Direct Insurance is pleased to support one of Canada’s most popular games by becoming the Title Sponsor of the BC Men’s Curling Championship.
"Canadian Direct Insurance has been a long time supporter of competitive and community sports," says COO Colin Brown. "Curling is one of Canada’s most popular games and has a strong sense of tradition and community. We are pleased to be sponsoring such a commendable sport."
Canadian Direct Insurance is also proud to support the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, created in memory of the great Canadian curler. Proceeds from the foundation go towards special care for premature babies. sandraschmirler.org
BC Rugby
Canadian Direct Insurance is the Premier Partner of the British Columbia Rugby Union. Canadian Direct’s support helps to promote the league and increase the profile of rugby in BC. Canadian Direct is the title sponsor of the Canadian Direct Insurance BCRU Premier League, the Canadian Direct Insurance BCRU Premier League Coach of the Year award, and the Canadian Direct Insurance Senior Men’s Provincial Player of the year award. bcrugby.com
British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
The British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring excellence through the stories of British Columbia's sport heroes. The BCSPF entertains and tells the stories of teams, individual athletes, and people who have contributed to the development of sport in BC. Canadian Direct Insurance proudly sponsors the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. bcsportshalloffame.com
CanWest CanSpell
Championship spelling has become an international phenomenon, embedded in popular culture thanks to major motion pictures and prolific media coverage. Canadian Direct Insurance proudly supports the fostering of academic success. canada.com/national/features/canspell
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are one of the most storied franchises in CFL History. Since the Edmonton Eskimos were founded in 1949 they have won 13 Grey Cups, the most in the modern era. Canadian Direct Insurance is proud to be a sponsor of the Edmonton Eskimos. esks.com
Greek Day
Greek Day is a family oriented street festival incorporating Greek food, entertainment and culture. Greek Day expresses the Greek community’s appreciation of multiculturalism and dedication to eliminate discrimination and racism. Greek Day 2007 highlights included a theater production, a film festival, a lecture series, and a musical gala with a live bouzouki band. Canadian Direct Insurance proudly sponsors this community-building event. greekday.com
The Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is the championship trophy of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). The champions from Canada’s junior hockey leagues compete in the MasterCard Memorial Cup Tournament for the top prize in Junior Men's ice hockey. Canadian Direct Insurance was a major sponsor of the 2007 MasterCard Memorial Cup Tournament. mastercardmemorialcup.com
Totems to Turquoise
Vancouver was the only Canadian stop for this exhibit showcasing Native North American Jewelry of the Northwest and Southwest. This is a celebration of the roots, beauty and power of Native American Jewelry. The exhibition contains 500 dazzling pieces of jewelry, spanning over 600 years of artistry. Canadian Direct Insurance is a proud donor of this rare cultural event. billreidfoundation.org
Vancouver Canadians
The Vancouver Canadians are the Class-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays. The team offers sports entertainment and family fun at the newly renovated Nat Bailey Stadium. Canadian Direct Insurance is proud to be a sponsor of Vancouver’s baseball team, and proudly presents Fireworks Nights at the Nat. canadiansbaseball.com
Vancouver Giants
The Vancouver Giants have provided athletic performance and family entertainment in the Lower Mainland since 2001. In 2006 the Giants won the Western Hockey League championship. In 2007 the Giants triumphed over the best teams in the Canadian Hockey League to win the Memorial Cup. Canadian Direct Insurance is proud to be a sponsor of the Vancouver Giants. vancouvergiants.com