Marie-Claude Guillotte

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.

Fiera Capital, Inc. is a Canada-based independent investment advisor headquartered in Montreal with an additional office in Toronto. The firm was founded in 1983 and was formerly known as Fiera YMG Capital. Fiera Capital offers a range of traditional and quantitative products for institutional investors, retail and private clients, and third-party funds.

Claret Asset Management Corp. (Claret) is an independent Canadian portfolio management firm headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded by Alain Chung and William “Bill” Kovalchuk in 1996. Claret manages private portfolios mainly for clients in North America.

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is a government-owned institutional fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Founded in 1965, CDPQ manages the funds of several depositor groups primarily for public and parapublic pension and insurance plans which pay out benefits to more than two million Quebecers each year.

Axium Infrastructure, Inc. (Canada) (Axium Infrastructure) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Pierre Anctil. The firm is headquartered in Toronto with additional office in New York.

Desjardins Securities, Inc. is the broker/dealer arm of the Desjardins Holding Financier, Inc., ultimately held by Le Mouvement des caisses Desjardins in Canada. Founded in 1991, the firm is headquartered in Montréal and has an additional office in Toronto. Desjardins Securities offers businesses and institutions with a complete range of securities brokerage products and services through its investment advisors and its Disnat Online Brokerage division. The firm is an approved participant on the Montreal Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, as well as a participating member of the TSX Venture Exchange. In addition, Desjardins Securities is a member of both the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).

Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc. (LetkoBrosseau) is an independent Canadian investment manager headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1987 by Peter Letko and Daniel Brosseau. LetkoBrosseau manages funds for both institutional investors and private clients.

Fiera Capital Corp. (Investment Management) (FCC-IM) is the investment management division of Fiera Capital Corp. (TSE: FSZ), a publicly listed asset management firm headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 2010 through a merger with Sceptre Investment Counsel Ltd. FCC-IM offers customized multi-asset solutions across traditional and alternative asset classes to institutional, retail, and private wealth clients across North America, Europe, and key markets in Asia.

Sectoral Asset Management Inc (Private Equity) (Sectoral Asset Management) is a private equity subsidiary of Sectoral Asset Management, Inc. founded in 2008 by Michael Sjöström. The firm is headquartered in Montréal, Quebec.

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec (Research), do-business-as Desjardins Economics Studies, is the investment research division of Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec in Canada. Headquartered in Lévis, the firm focuses on: (1) analyzing the impact of economic environments and financial markets and produces forecasts (2) promoting the economic expertise and reputation of Desjardins Group and (3) evaluating Desjardins' activities and results on savings and credit markets.

Intact Investment Management, Inc. (IIM) is an investment advisor headquartered in Montréal, Canada. The firm was founded in 1809 and formerly known as ING Investment Management, Inc. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Intact Financial Corp. (IFC) (TSX: IFC). IIM manages assets for institutional investors, which includes IFC and its subsidiaries and pension funds' assets.

Marret Asset Management, Inc. (Marret) is a Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 2001 by Barry Stewart and became a 65% owned subsidiary of CI Financial Corp. (TSE: CIX) in 2013. Marret offers private investors and institutions with a full spectrum of corporate credit investing strategies that covers investment grade, high yield, short-term cash alternatives, and opportunistic fixed income strategies for both core and alternative allocations.

Industrial Alliance Investment Management, Inc. (iAIM) is a mutual fund manager headquartered in Québec, Canada. They grew out of an alliance between La Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild in Paris and Laurentian Bank in Montréal. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., itself a subsidiary of iA Financial Corp, Inc. (TSX: IAG). iAIM manages general portfolios, segregated and mutual funds for the Industrial Alliance group. They also manage separate client-focused accounts.

Privy Council Office provides public service support. It offers assistance to the Prime Minister and Cabinet in regards to decision making. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

CellCarta Biosciences, Inc. develops proteomics and immune monitoring services. The firm offers integrated platforms in proteomics and immune monitoring services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Its services include biomarker discovery, cell engine software, cellular enumeration, clinical laboratory services, functional profiling, host cell proteins detection, phenotyping characterization and receptor occupancy. The company was founded by Martin LeBlanc in 2000 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

The Canadian Cancer Society operates as a non-profit organization that provides cancer charity services. It offers support and services and programs for the prevention and screening of cancer. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Power By Britishvolt Ltd. is a company that is focused on delivering a 30GWh lithium-ion gigaplant in the UK to help with the country's energy transition to electrification. The company is based in Blyth, UK. The company is a leading investor in lithium-ion and battery cell technology. Britishvolt offers a unique opportunity to be at the center of the battery revolution. The company was founded in 2019 by Orral Nadjari, and the CEO is Graham Hoare. Power By Britishvolt was acquired by Glencore Plc on August 17, 2021.

The Atlantic Salmon Federation is a Canadian company that aims to conserve and restore wild salmon and wild rivers. The non-profit company is based in Chamcook, Canada. The company offers scholarships and awards. The greatest threat to salmon lies somewhere in the ocean, where climate change and shifting ocean conditions mean more wild salmon than ever before are dying at sea.

State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (SSgA) is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montreal, Quebec with an additional office in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1991 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors International Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSgA provides asset allocation models on a non-discretionary basis to investment advisers and other financial institutions. They also provide investment advice to pensions and profit-sharing plans.

Desjardins Global Asset Management, Inc. (DGAM) is a mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm is a subsidiary of Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec. DGAM provides investment advisory and management services to their clients.

IA Private Wealth, Inc. (Broker) (IA Private Wealth-Broker) is the brokerage division of IA Private Wealth, Inc., wealth management firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The firm is a subsidiary of Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., which is owned by iA Financial Corp., Inc. (TSE: IAG). IA Private Wealth-Broker offers brokerage services in stocks, bonds and mutual funds to individuals and institutions.

Part of iA Financial Corp., Inc., iA Global Asset Management, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Quebec, Canada.

Fondaction Le Fonds De Développement De La Csn Pour La Co(Fondaction) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1996.The firm is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Residence Haut Bois, Inc. operates as a non-institutional housing facility. It is a private residence for semi-autonomous seniors in Sherbrooke. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada.

MB Capital, Inc. is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Mario Beaudoin. The firm is headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada with an office in Ohio.

Les Aliments Jardi, Inc. distributes nuts, dried fruits, cooking products, spices, chocolate and sweets. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada.

2624-8831 Québec, Inc. wholesales general line of groceries. It specializes in food, packaging, bulk food and distribution. The company is headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada.

Desjardins Capital de risque, Inc. is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec founded in 1974. Desjardins Capital de risque, Inc. is headquartered in Montréal.

Nolk Enterprises, Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in data analysis and providing performance metrics and analytical insights for e-commerce websites. Nolk is based in Montréal, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada and the United States. The company works with direct-to-consumer businesses to help them scale and achieve greater success. Nolk prides itself on being honest, human, and collaborative, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each business. The company was founded in 2018 by Alexandre Renaud, François Arbour, and Josh Felker, with Alexandre Renaud serving as the CEO since then.

Entreprises Nolk, Inc. develops a data and analytics platform for e-Commerce brands. The Canadian company's focus is on providing insights and tools to help e-Commerce businesses make data-driven decisions.

Sherbrooke Innopole operates as an economic development corporation. It services include financing, coaching, advice, mentoring, and relocation help to businesses from the industrial and propulsive services sectors, located on the territory of the city of Sherbrooke. The company is headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada.