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Triple Flag is a specialized company focused on gold streaming and royalty investments. It operates globally, with a diversified portfolio of long-life mining assets across Australia, Canada, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, South Africa, and the United States. The company is known for its adaptable and flexible approach to financing solutions, tailored to meet the needs of its mining partners.

AutoCanada operates as one of Canada's multi-location automobile dealership groups, currently managing 53 franchised dealerships across eight provinces with over 3,700 employees. The company offers a diverse range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicle sales, leasing, parts, maintenance, extended service contracts, insurance arrangements, and after-market products.

Eldorado Gold is a Canadian gold and base metals producer with mining, development and exploration activities in Turkey, Canada and Greece, operating a portfolio of assets including Kisladag, Efemcukuru, Skouries, Perama Hill and Certej, and maintaining long-term partnerships with local communities, while emphasizing responsible operations with high safety and environmental standards and engaging with stakeholders to support the communities where it operates.

Vosker provides remote area monitoring technology using solar power and artificial intelligence for cutting-edge surveillance solutions. It offers mobile security cameras that operate on 4G/LTE networks and are powered by solar energy, providing surveillance capabilities. These cameras are primarily used in various industries. Vosker was founded in 2018, and headquartered in Victoriaville, Quebec.

Kraken Robotics is a Canadian marine technology company that designs, develops, and markets sonar and optical sensors, batteries, and underwater robotics equipment and services for military and commercial applications. It offers a range of products including underwater vehicle platforms and Synthetic Aperture Sonar, notably the AquaPix system, which provides high-resolution seabed imagery at strong coverage while reducing costs relative to traditional military systems. The company also provides subsea power equipment and related services for sonar and laser scanner sensor systems and underwater vehicle platforms. Kraken Robotics operates through products and services segments, with revenue generated from the design, manufacture, and sale of equipment and the provision of technical services. It has established collaborations and validation programs with defense laboratories and industry partners such as Defence Research and Development Canada, NAVSEA, the UK Ministry of Defence, Northrop Grumman, and ECA Robotics. The company is based in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland.

WELL Health Technologies operates a portfolio of primary healthcare clinics and provides digital health services, including electronic medical records software and telehealth services. As of late 2020, it operated around 20 clinics and served approximately 2,000 clinics across Canada. The company aims to empower healthcare providers with innovative digital tools, reducing administrative tasks and increasing patient interaction.

Champion Iron is a Canadian iron ore exploration and development company, holding extensive claims in the Labrador Trough region. It focuses on properties such as Fire Lake North and Powderhorn/Gullbridge.

Montreal Mini-Storage provides self-storage facility services such as vehicles, retails, parking and warehousing.

Alvéole is a Montreal-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in installing and maintaining beehives at businesses and schools. The company aims to support organizations in achieving sustainability goals by transforming underutilized spaces into environments conducive to bees, including pollinator habitats and bee-friendly gardens. In addition to beekeeping services, Alvéole produces and retails honey, soap bars, lip balms, and food wraps, thereby promoting the use of natural products. The company also offers educational programs focused on biodiversity and environmental stewardship, catering to both corporate clients and educational institutions. Through its initiatives, Alvéole fosters a deeper connection between urban spaces and nature, enhancing ecological awareness and engagement within the community.

Morguard Corp is a real estate company that specializes in the acquisition, ownership, and development of properties in Canada and the United States. It operates through three primary business divisions: multi-suite residential, retail, and office and hotel properties. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Multi-suite Residential segment. In addition to property management, Morguard provides leasing services for various types of real estate, including hotels, offices, industrial spaces, apartments, and retail establishments. The company also offers real estate management and investment advisory services, contributing to its diverse portfolio and operational expertise in the real estate sector.

Orla Mining is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties. Its primary asset is the Camino Rojo project in Zacatecas State, Mexico, which contains estimated mineral reserves of over 1 million ounces of gold and silver. The company also holds interests in projects in Panama and Nevada, USA.

Canadian Women's Foundation helps and supports women to move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence and leadership. It is a public foundation for gender equality. It builds a gender-equal through transforming lives, improving communities, and changing systems. It was established in 1991 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Manulife Capital is a private equity firm focusing on growth investments across fintech, insurtech, and B2B SaaS sectors. It also invests in mature companies through mergers & acquisitions, buyouts, and debt financing. Additionally, it engages in real estate investments, including residential, office, industrial, and infrastructure assets. The firm primarily targets North American markets but considers opportunities in Asia as well.

Founded in 1973, Taiga Building Products is a Canadian-based wholesale distributor of building materials. It offers a wide range of products including composite decking, engineered wood, lumber, mouldings, panels, polyethylene sheeting, treated wood, roofing, and flooring. With distribution centers across Canada and the United States, Taiga supplies 'big-box' retailers, building supply yards, and industrial manufacturers.

Foodtastic is a Quebec-based franchisor that operates a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts, including La Belle et La Boeuf, Carlos & Pepe's, Souvlaki Bar, Nickels, and Bacaro. With over 900 restaurants in its system generating more than $830 million in sales, Foodtastic is a prominent player in the restaurant industry. The company provides a variety of culinary styles and beverages, creating entertaining dining experiences for its customers. Additionally, Foodtastic is expanding its reach internationally, boasting over 100 restaurants outside of Canada.

Founded in 2005, Fortuna Silver Mines is a Canadian-based precious metals mining company with operations in Latin America. It operates two low-cost mines in Peru and Mexico, producing silver and gold. As of 2014, the company had mineral reserves containing approximately 41 million ounces of silver and 252,000 ounces of gold. Fortuna aims to achieve sustainable growth while maintaining operational profitability and adhering to industry best practices in employee relations, community outreach, and environmental safeguards.

CNIB is a nonprofit organization devoted to changing what it means to be blind in the modern world. We provide cutting-edge programming and potent advocacy that enable blindness sufferers to live their aspirations and dismantle barriers to inclusion. A network of volunteers, funders, and partners from coast to coast supports the work of our blind charity. CNIB was established in 1918 in Toronto, Ontario.

The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a seed-stage acceleration program founded in 2012 at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, Canada. It is dedicated to supporting massively scalable, science- and technology-based ventures by providing a unique coaching process focused on specific objectives. CDL connects startups with experienced entrepreneurs and leading scientists across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, quantum computing, blockchain, energy, and cleantech. The program has expanded its reach, operating in six cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and New York City, and emphasizes the commercialization of scientific and technological advancements.

Think Research, established in 2006, is a Canadian healthcare technology company specializing in knowledge-based tools for clinicians at the point of care. It addresses complex challenges faced by healthcare organizations through practical, cost-effective solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company offers clinical content, knowledge translation services, partner apps like eMED-PASS and how2track, and platforms such as EntryPoint. Its cloud-based, EMR-agnostic digital tools serve enterprise clients, hospitals, health regions, professionals, and governments worldwide, empowering clinicians to improve patient outcomes across various care settings.

Nuvei is a payments technology company that provides payment solutions to merchants and partners worldwide. It offers the Native Commerce Platform, a cloud-based system for accepting payments across mobile or in-app, online, unattended, and in-store channels. The company supports a range of services, including payout options, card issuing, banking, risk management, and fraud management, delivered through a modular, scalable technology platform. Nuvei serves customers across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region, and works with a network of direct sellers and channel partners such as resellers, software vendors, and marketplaces. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Montreal, it focuses on enabling next-generation payments and expanding global acceptance for its clients.

Emera Inc. is a geographically diverse energy and services company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with approximately $10 billion in assets. The company focuses on investments in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, along with gas transmission and utility energy services. Emera aims to transform the electricity industry by promoting cleaner energy generation and ensuring its delivery to the market. The company operates across northeastern North America and in four Caribbean countries, with a strategic goal of deriving 75-85 percent of its adjusted earnings from rate-regulated businesses.

Nighthawk Gold Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration company that identifies, acquires, and evaluates gold properties, primarily in the Northwest Territories. The company holds a 100% interest in the Indin Lake Gold property, which encompasses the Colomac Gold Project. This project is situated within a highly prospective and underexplored Archean gold camp, specifically in the Indin Lake greenstone belt. Nighthawk Gold, formerly known as Merc International Minerals Inc. until its name change in April 2012, was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company is focused on advancing its primary project while developing other regional deposits within its extensive land position of 222,203 acres north of Yellowknife.

Groupe 3737 is an entrepreneurial innovation and diversity hub located in the heart of Montreal’s Saint-Michel neighborhood.

Savaria Corporation (savaria.com) is one of North America’s leaders in the accessibility industry. It provides accessibility solutions for the elderly and physically challenged to increase their mobility and independence. The diversity of its product line is one of the most comprehensive on the market. Savaria designs, manufactures, distributes and installs accessibility equipment, such as stairlifts for straight and curved stairs, vertical and inclined wheelchair lifts, as well as elevators for home and commercial use. In addition, it converts and adapts vehicles to be wheelchair accessible. It also operates a network of franchisees and corporate stores through which new and recycled accessibility equipment is sold and, in certain locations, vehicle conversions are performed. Savaria operates a plant located in Huizhou (China) which increases its competitive edge. Savaria records close to 60% of its revenue outside Canada, primarily in the United States. It operates a sales network of some 400 retailers and affiliates in North America and employs some 500 people.

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company that owns and operates a diversified portfolio across Utilities, Midstream, and Power. The Utilities segment operates regulated natural gas distribution networks and storage utilities serving residential and commercial customers in the United States and Canada, and provides interstate gas transportation and storage services. The Midstream segment handles natural gas gathering and processing, natural gas liquids extraction and fractionation, transmission and storage, and holds interests in regulated pipelines in the Marcellus/Utica region and other basins. The Power segment generates and sells electricity, provides energy storage and retail power marketing, and supports ancillary services, with approximately 710 MW of gross capacity from gas-fired, biomass, solar and distributed energy assets. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Canada and the United States. AltaGas was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Chorus Aviation Inc. is a Canadian airline company that operates scheduled passenger services under the Air Canada Express brand, providing approximately 690 daily departures to 59 destinations within Canada and 28 destinations in the United States. In addition to passenger services, the company offers charter flights and specialized contract flying, including medical, logistical, and humanitarian missions primarily for government entities and international non-governmental organizations. Chorus Aviation is also involved in aircraft leasing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, which encompass parts sales and technical support. Originally known as Jazz Air Income Fund, the company rebranded as Chorus Aviation Inc. in January 2011 and was incorporated in 2010. Its headquarters are located in Dartmouth, Canada.

Verafin Inc. is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for fraud detection and anti-money laundering (AML) specifically designed for financial institutions in North America. Founded in 2003 and based in Saint John's, Canada, Verafin offers a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service platform that allows banks and credit unions to identify and manage potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities. Its suite of tools includes capabilities for scanning transactions against watch lists, analyzing customer behavior, and facilitating collaborative investigations, thereby reducing false positive alerts. The platform also provides essential features for compliance automation, risk management, and vendor management, addressing various types of fraud, including identity theft and loan fraud. With over 2,600 users, Verafin has established itself as a key player in the industry, partnering with numerous banking associations across the United States to enhance its service offerings.

MD Financial Management Inc., based in Ottawa, Canada, is a privately owned investment manager specializing in serving physicians and their families. The firm offers comprehensive financial services including financial planning, investments, insurance, and banking solutions. It manages client-focused portfolios and mutual funds, investing globally across public equity and fixed income markets using a blend of quantitative and fundamental analysis. As a subsidiary of Scotia Wealth Management, MD Financial Management operates independently to provide tailored wealth management strategies for its clients.

Emera Inc. is a geographically diverse energy and services company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with approximately $10 billion in assets. The company focuses on investments in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, along with gas transmission and utility energy services. Emera aims to transform the electricity industry by promoting cleaner energy generation and ensuring its delivery to the market. The company operates across northeastern North America and in four Caribbean countries, with a strategic goal of deriving 75-85 percent of its adjusted earnings from rate-regulated businesses.

Jarislowsky Fraser Limited is a registered portfolio management firm headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, established in 1955 originally as a research boutique. The firm specializes in investment counseling, managing a diverse range of client portfolios, including those of pension funds, foundations, endowments, corporations, and individual investors in Canada, the United States, and internationally. With over US$32 billion in assets under management, Jarislowsky Fraser operates entirely independently, maintaining no affiliations other than its wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States. The firm provides customized equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios tailored to the specific needs of its clients, as well as launching and managing various mutual funds. Registered as an Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission since 1991, Jarislowsky Fraser has established a reputation for its client-focused investment strategies.

The University of Manitoba received its charter on February 28, 1877. Today, the UofM has three main locations: the Bannatyne Campus, the Fort Garry Campus and the William Norrie Centre. The downtown Bannatyne campus of the university comprises a complex of ten buildings located west of the Health Sciences Centre between McDermot Ave and William Ave in Central Winnipeg. This complex houses the medical and dental instructional units of the university. The Faculty of Dentistry, the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Medical Rehabilitation, and the School of Dental Hygiene are the major health sciences units located on this campus. The Faculty of Pharmacy officially joined the Bannatyne campus with the opening of the 95,000 sq ft (8,800 m2) Apotex Centre on October 16, 2008. The Brodie Center is known as the "flagship" which connects all three faculties as well as the Neil John MacLean Health Sciences Library and the Joe Doupe Fitness Centre. It is located on 727 McDermot Avenue. The main Fort Garry campus (located on the Red River in south Winnipeg) comprises over 60 teaching and research buildings of the University and sits on 233 hectares (580 acres) of land. In addition, Smartpark is the location of seven buildings leased to research and development organizations involving university-industry partnerships. The address is 66 Chancellors Circle. The William Norrie Centre on Selkirk Avenue is the campus for social work education for inner-city residents. The university operates agricultural research stations near Glenlea and Carman, Manitoba. The Ian N. Morrison Research Farm near Carman is a 406 acres (164 ha) facility located 70 km (43 mi) from Winnipeg, while the Glenlea facility is approximately 1,000 acres (405 ha) and located 20 km (12 mi) from Winnipeg.

Emera Inc. is a geographically diverse energy and services company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with approximately $10 billion in assets. The company focuses on investments in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, along with gas transmission and utility energy services. Emera aims to transform the electricity industry by promoting cleaner energy generation and ensuring its delivery to the market. The company operates across northeastern North America and in four Caribbean countries, with a strategic goal of deriving 75-85 percent of its adjusted earnings from rate-regulated businesses.

HomeEquity Bank is a Canadian provider of reverse mortgage solutions for senior homeowners. The company enables clients to access the equity tied to their homes through products such as the CHIP Reverse Mortgage and Income Advantage, while allowing them to retain ownership and stay in their homes. It administers a portfolio secured by residential properties across Canada and distributes its products through a network of referral partners, including chartered banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, and other financial institutions. The bank positions its solutions as a safe, secure way to relieve financial stress and support retirement living.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a prominent global center for research and education, recognized among the top 40 universities worldwide. Established in 1915, UBC embodies a spirit of innovation and a commitment to challenging the status quo. The university fosters an entrepreneurial environment that encourages students, faculty, and staff to explore new ideas and lead discoveries. With a focus on bold thinking, UBC has been instrumental in creating positive change both locally and internationally for over a century. The institution operates primarily from two campuses, located in Vancouver and the Okanagan, and serves a diverse population of more than 58,000 students from Canada and over 140 countries.

NextAI is an accelerator and founder development program based in Montréal and Toronto, designed for early-stage AI-enabled startups. It targets exceptional teams and individuals from around the globe who aim to commercialize AI research and establish global enterprises. As an innovation hub, NextAI leverages Canada's strong position in artificial intelligence to provide these startups with essential resources, including capital, mentorship, education, and a robust network of business leaders and entrepreneurs. Participating teams can access up to $200,000 in funding, guidance from renowned faculty and scientists, and state-of-the-art AI tools, all aimed at fostering disruptive innovation in various industries.

SecureKey Technologies Inc., established in 2008 with headquarters in Toronto, Canada, specializes in providing secure identity and authentication solutions for online services. The company operates by building cloud-based identity networks, facilitating frictionless digital identities, and offering professional services. SecureKey serves diverse markets such as banking, government, healthcare, and enterprise sectors, ensuring consumers have secure access to critical online platforms while maintaining privacy. It maintains strategic collaborations with notable partners like Digital Bazaar and is backed by prominent investors including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Rogers Venture Partners, and Intel Capital. With additional offices in Boston and San Francisco, SecureKey's services enable organizations to build or subscribe to identity networks that prioritize both security and privacy for consumers.

Guyana Goldfields Inc. is a Canadian-based company engaged in the exploration and production of gold, primarily within the Guiana Shield of South America. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Toronto, the company has been actively operating in Guyana since 1996. It focuses on the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of gold mineral properties, with its primary asset being the Aurora Gold Mine. The company also holds advanced exploration projects, including the Aranka Properties, and is dedicated to conducting ongoing exploration and development work in these areas. In 2020, Guyana Goldfields became a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group Company Limited, reflecting its strategic positioning within the gold mining sector.

Primero Mining Corp. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of mineral resource properties primarily in Mexico. The company holds a 100% interest in the San Dimas gold-silver mine project and the Cerro del Gallo gold-silver-copper development project, alongside the Black Fox mine in Ontario, Canada. Primero Mining focuses on gold and silver exploration, emphasizing low-cost production and a substantial resource base in politically stable regions. Founded in 2007 and based in Toronto, it was originally known as Mala Noche Resources Corp. and rebranded in 2010. As of May 2018, Primero operates as a subsidiary of First Majestic Silver Corp.

Liminal BioSciences Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for patients with unmet medical needs, particularly focusing on rare and orphan diseases. The company operates through two main segments: Small Molecule Therapeutics and Plasma Derived Therapeutics. Its lead product candidate, fezagepras, targets idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory diseases, and Alström Syndrome. In the Plasma Derived Therapeutics segment, Liminal BioSciences offers a Plasma Protein Purification System for extracting and purifying therapeutic proteins from human plasma and is developing Ryplazim for congenital plasminogen deficiency. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Laval, Quebec, the company has a presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was previously known as Prometic Life Sciences Inc. before rebranding in October 2019.

Tricon Residential is a residential real estate company focused on rental housing in the United States and Canada. It owns and operates roughly 30,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across multiple markets, with a primary emphasis in the U.S. Sun Belt and significant presence in California and Canada. The company uses a technology-enabled operating platform and dedicated local teams to professionally manage properties, aiming to provide well-maintained homes, encourage long tenancies, and foster thriving communities. Headquartered in Toronto, Tricon maintains operations in Orange County and other major markets, reflecting a strategy to deliver a high-quality rental experience while supporting residents and local communities.

Hudbay is a Canadian integrated mining company engaged in the production of copper concentrate, molybdenum concentrate, and zinc metal. The company operates three polymetallic mines, four ore concentrators, and a zinc production facility in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada, as well as in Cusco, Peru. Additionally, Hudbay has copper projects in Arizona and Nevada, United States. The company's primary focus is on the discovery, production, and marketing of base and precious metals, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from copper operations. Hudbay markets its copper concentrates to smelters in Asia, America, and Europe, while zinc metal represents its second largest revenue source. The company is committed to responsible mining practices and aims to create sustainable value through the development and operation of high-quality mineral deposits, benefiting the regions and communities where it operates.

Osisko Gold Royalties is a North American-focused intermediate precious metal royalty company founded in 2014. It owns and manages a portfolio of royalties, streams, and precious metal offtake arrangements, with over 175 assets across North America. Its cornerstone asset is a 5% net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic mine, Canada's largest gold mine.

Entrec specializes in heavy lift and heavy haul services, offering crane services, heavy haul transportation, engineering, logistics, and support. It caters to industries such as oil and natural gas, construction, petrochemical, mining, and power generation.

Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Q9 Networks Inc. is a provider of outsourced data center infrastructure catering to organizations with IT operations in Canada. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Toronto, the company specializes in offering a comprehensive range of services, including managed data center space, bandwidth, and security services. Q9’s offerings encompass performance monitoring, site management tools, backup and imaging solutions, remote connectivity, and disaster-recovery services. Previously known as Myna Communications, Inc., the company rebranded to Q9 Networks Inc. in 2000, reflecting its focus on delivering essential IT infrastructure and managed services to support organizations' operational needs.