We contribute to the economy by: ■ Making purchase decisions that benefit Canadians ■ Providing employment and compensation to our team members ■ Paying $ ■ Paying $866 million in dividends and interest to our investors ■ Supporting over 4,600 charities with more than $43 million dollars ■ Spending approximately $2.1 billion in capital improvement programs ■ Driving innovation through the provision of state-of-the-art information communication technology, services and know-how for our customers which enhances the connectivity of Canadians ■ Investing in the most advanced communications technology available globally to deliver a superior experience to our customers.