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1832 Asset Management LP (1832 AM) is a Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm does business as Scotia Global Asset Management and is a subsidiary of Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TSX: BNS). In 2013, another BNS subsidiary, GCIC Ltd. underwent an internal consolidation and transferred its asset management business to 1832 AM. In 2008, through a reorganization by the Bank of Nova Scotia, Scotia Asset Management came to encompass the Scotia Funds, the asset management programs that had been run by the bank's brokerage arm Scotia McLeod and Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Ltd. 1832 AM offers a broad range of investment solutions to meet the diverse needs of clients across all levels of wealth in Canada and around the world.

National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) (NBF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of National Bank Financial, Inc., a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a direct subsidiary of National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA). NBF-Broker provides retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties. The firm has a substantial presence in all regions of Canada, as well as operations in the US and Europe.

eResearch Corp. is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2000 and provides institutional-quality, equity research focused primarily on small- and mid-cap companies. Their focus is on identifying companies that have interesting prospects, sound management, and significant potential for share price appreciation. They also provide research reports on middle and larger-sized companies, through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. eResearch complements their corporate research coverage with a diversified selection of informative, insightful, and thought-provoking research publications from a wide variety of investment professionals.

Founded in 1999, Paradigm Capital, Inc. is an independent, institutional investment dealer headquartered in Toronto with an additional office in Calgary. They offer sector-based research, a strong distribution platform and select investment banking mandates. The firm focuses their research, distribution and investment banking efforts on several areas in the Canadian equity markets: growth, mining, energy and energy services. Paradigm is a member of the CIPF.

AgResearch Ltd. engages in research and development activities in the pastoral sector. It offers NaturOTM analgesia system, CARLA Saliva Test, WormFEC and MicroManual products. Its services include bioinformatics, development engineering, farms and deoxyribonucleic acid testing laboratory. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) is an organization that brings together around 1,300 academy members and 250 companies to bridge the gap between academia, business, and politics. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The Swedish company's aim is to work towards people's ability to contribute positively to society. The organization runs an internship program called Tekniksprånget, which gives young people in Sweden the opportunity to test the engineering profession through a four-month paid internship. The program has been running since 2012 and aims to inspire more people to choose a higher technical education. The CEO of the company is Björn O. Nilsson.

Ontario Bar Association operates as the voice of Canada’s legal profession. The firm represents lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers and law students from across the province. It specializes in advocacy, practice area sanctions, professional development programs, and law reform and law amendment. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

The BioIndustry Association is a UK-based organization that represents the life sciences and biotech industry. The British company's mission is to facilitate and connect the ecosystem to help businesses start, grow, and deliver world-changing innovation. The non-profit company was founded by Cormac G. Kilty and Simon Geoffrey Best, and Steve Bates has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Beactica Therapeutics AB operates as a drug discovery company, utilizing its proprietary methodologies to evaluate the interactions of molecules in order to generate novel therapeutics. The firm's services include fragment-based lead generation, kinetic and mechanistic characterization of inhibitors, extended rate analysis, competition analysis, and antibody interaction analysis. The company was founded by Per K?llblad and Ulla Helena Danielson in 2006 and is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden.

Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset engages in the provision of basic and emergency medical care. It offers specialized care, pediatrics, transplant activity, treatment of cardiovascular diseases, immunology, and vaccine research. Its hospital provides an infrastructure necessary for teaching and research. The company was founded on January 1, 1997 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The Bishop Strachan School provides education services. It provides education for day and boarding students from JK to Grade 12. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Moody's Canada, Inc. is an investment research firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a subsidiary of Moody's Overseas Holdings Inc., which is owned by Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO) in the US. Moody’s Canada provides Canadian fixed income professionals with a variety of products and services, such as credit analyses, regular analyst briefings, seminars, conferences, and one-on-one meetings. They cover a variety of Industry sectors which includes financial institutions, media and telecommunications, oil and gas, power and gas utilities and pipelines, paper and forest products, sub-sovereign governments, project & infrastructure finance and structured finance.

Echelon Wealth Partners, Inc. (Echelon) is a Canadian-owned and operated full-service broker-dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by Robert Furse and David Cusson in 2010 as Euro Pacific Canada, Inc. They are owned by 1-UP Holdings Corp., a holding company. Echelon offers superior investment advice and efficient trade execution for their institutional and retail clients. In 2023, Echelon and PI Financial Corp. (now known as Ventum Financial Corp.) have agreed to combine in a merger of equals to create an investment advisory, wealth management, and capital markets firm.

Tralucent Asset Management, Inc. (Tralucent) is an independent Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by Bill Siddiqui in 2008. Tralucent offers discretionary portfolio management services to institutions and individuals.

Rotonda Ventures Corp. engages in the oil and gas service sector and provides frack water remediation services. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Part of Accor SA, The Fairmont Palliser is a luxury hotel located in Calgary, CA. Additionally, guests can enjoy a Starbucks located within the hotel. The hotel offers exceptional comfort and well-being spa services for both family and business stays. The hotel prides itself on providing an unforgettable experience for its guests, with spacious and elegant rooms.

UK Research & Innovation is a partnership organization that works with universities, research organizations, businesses, charities, and government to create an environment that fosters research and innovation. The private company is based in London, UK. The organization aims to maximize the contribution of each component part, working both individually and collectively. UKRI collaborates with many partners to benefit everyone through knowledge, talent, and ideas.

Synerkine Pharma BV focuses on developing novel fusion proteins for the treatment of inflammatory, neuropathic and osteoarthritic pain. The company was founded by Hans Preusting in 2018 and is headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Goodcap Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops therapeutic formulations for the treatment of psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Dwight Darryl Hudson and Steven Sadoff. The CEO is Steven Sadoff.

Alder Therapeutics AB is a cell therapy platform company that aims to develop and manufacture functional cell therapy products based on simple and robust processes. The company is based in Solna, Sweden. The Swedish company's unique platform allows for the manufacturing of better cells at a lower cost, making pluripotent cell therapy treatment available to more patients. The CEO of the company is Kristian Tryggvason.

Tekiu Ltd. operates internet blogs that focus on trance and progressive house music. The British company was founded by Ted Ingemar Jakob Fjällman.