Elaine Mallette

Barra LLC provides investment analytics, trading solutions and software to investment professions. The company provides risk management technology for investment professionals. Barra was founded by Barr Rosenberg and Andrew Rudd in 1975 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPPB) is the Province of Ontario’s pension fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1990, OTPPB administers a defined benefit pension plan to active and retired teachers in Ontario. The firm manages investment portfolios for the benefit of present and future plan members and their survivors. OTPPB is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

MFS Investment Management Canada Ltd. (MFS Canada) is an investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1947 and formerly known as McLean Budden Ltd. They are a subsidiary of MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Sun Life Financial, Inc. (NYSE, TSX: SLF). MFS Canada manages investments for corporate retirement and pension plans, defined contribution, endowments & foundations, public funds, sub-advised clients, and Taft Harley plans.

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.

National Bank Financial, Inc. (NBF) is 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 is an integrated firm that combines retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties.

Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker) (Scotia Capital-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Scotia Capital, Inc., a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TSE: BNS). Scotia Capital-Broker delivers a broad range of electronic trading products such as high-touch, low-latency, market access and a broad algorithmic trading suite for a wide range of clients globally. They publish monthly indexes to help investors track the performance of Canadian Hedge Funds and Alternative Mutual Funds.

Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Crown Life Insurance Co. is a company that provides life insurance. The company is based in Buffalo, NY. The company was founded in 1900. D. Allen Loney has been the CEO of the company since 2008.

Yellow Pages Group Co. publishes telephone directories. The firm also provides classified directory advertising and associated products and services. Yellow Pages Group was founded in 1908 and is located in Verdun, Canada.

Founded in 1989, ScotiaMcLeod, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm is a subsidiary of Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TOR: BNS). Scotia McLeod offers a full array of investment services bond including stock and money market trading, corporate and government finance, mergers and acquisitions, commodities and futures, personal investment services and mutual funds.

Superior Plus, Inc. distributes propane and gypsum wallboard products. It offers its products to pulp, paper and water treatment industries. The company also provides natural gas marketing supply services to commercial and industrial markets. Superior Plus is located in Calgary, Canada

Entrepreneurs have been the focus of Richter Advisory Group, Inc. for more than eight decades. Founded in 1926, they have built a strong reputation for innovation, growing and evolving with the realities of a competitive business world. They are proud to say that their clients have done the same. Today, Richter is the ninth largest independent accounting, business advisory and consulting firm in Canada. Their ability to help owner-managed organizations anticipate and meet complex challenges is why they are still the firm that means business for entrepreneurs. Innovation is the key to their approach, combined with the ability to generate results quickly. Richter offers a full range of advisory and consulting services, supported by in-depth industry knowledge and national and international experience. Strategically located in Calgary, Montreal and Toronto, Richter is part of a strong international affiliation covering all major markets around the globe. Creative, results-oriented people are the backbone of their firm. More than 65 partners and their teams of professionals are accessible and prepared for hands-on client involvement. Their advice is based upon relevant front-line experience and strong industry acumen. Over 580 highly-trained professional team members work closely with clients, offering personal service and a commitment to superior quality. Entrepreneurial companies continue to drive economic growth, and Richter is there to help give their clients a competitive advantage. That's why Richter means business.

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), locally known as Office d'investissement des régimes de pensions du secteur public, is a government-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The firm was founded by the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Act in 1999. PSP Investments invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force.

Cadence Investment Management, Inc. is an investment management company based in Montréal, Canada. Cadence Investment Management offers personalized investment solutions to its clients by combining analysis of economic conditions and sound business management with deep expertise in multi-factor strategies. The Canadian company provides comprehensive and personalized solutions to high net worth individuals and institutions, and focuses on building optimal portfolios that are adjusted to market downturns. The private company was founded in 2021 by Benoit Perraton Brillon, who has been the CEO since then.

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.

Canaccord Genuity Ltd. (CGL) is the brokerage subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (TSE: CF). The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1983. CGL provides brokerage services to their clients.

National Bank Trust, Inc. (NBT) is a Canadian investment advisory firm headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. Founded in 1927, the firm was formerly known as General Trust of Canada and changed its name to National Bank Trust, Inc. in January 2001. They are a subsidiary of National Bank of Canada (TSE: NA). NBT offers specialized trust and asset management services to their institutional clients.

Demers Beaulne SENCRL is a private company based in Montréal, Canada.

Veritas Investment Research Corp. (Veritas) is an independent equity research firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2000 by Michael Palmer and Anthony Scilipoti. Veritas provides in-depth analysis of Canadian and international companies, identifying upside and downside catalysts. Their unique forensic accounting-based research approach has proven that a careful understanding of financial information is the key to a secure investment decision.

Responsible Investment Association provides investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

OMERS Private Equity, Inc (OMERS Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of OMERS Administration Corp. founded in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with an additional offices in Singapore, London and New York.

Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) is the investment management subsidiary of State-owned Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta. The firm was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. AIMCo manages investments on behalf of public sector pension, endowment and special purpose funds as designated by the Alberta Ministry of Finance and Enterprise.