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The Order of Ontario is an honorary society.

Noranda, Inc. produces and distributes copper, zinc, lead, gold, silver, selenium, tellurium, zinc & molybdenite concentrates, fluorspar, bismuth and phosphate with investments in fully-integrated zinc and aluminum assets. The Company's primary focus is the identification and development of world-class copper and nickel mining deposits. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Fort Reliance Co. Ltd. engages in refining, distribution and marketing of petroleum. The company is headquartered in St. John, Canada.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train.

Irving Oil Ltd. operates as regional energy processing, transportation and marketing company. The firm’s operations include supply, refining, cargo, wholesale, specialty fuels, service stations and travel plazas. The company was founded by K. C. Irving in 1924 and is headquartered in St. John, Canada.

Science, Technology & Innovation Council operates as an independent advisory body mandated by the Government of Canada. It provides advice on science, technology and innovation (STI) policy issues. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.