Marianne Gouras

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) (MaRS Discovery District) is a venture capital subsidiary of MaRS Discovery District founded in 2000 by Murray McCaig. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The TELUS Fund engages in financing the creation of exceptional health and wellness TV programming and digital media that promote the health and well-being of Canadians. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Pathways to Education Canada operates as a charitable organization that helps youth from low income communities to graduate from high school and successfully transition into post-secondary education, training or employment. The company was founded by Carolyn Acker and Samuel L. Duboc in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

EDC Communications Ltd. provides digital marketing services. Its brands include Dare, Citizen, Elvis Communications, and Jungle Media. The company was founded on July 13, 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Institute of Communication Agencies is a non profit organization which represents Canada’s advertising and communication agencies. It provides talent development programs such as workshops and webinars and student and alumni resoruces. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Vision 7 International ULC operates as a marketing communications company. It has two operating divisions: Cossette, a fully integrated agency which occupies a leadership position in Canada, and EDC, a group of discipline-specific marketing agencies. The firm’s communications services include strategic planning and research, advertising, media buying and channel planning, sales promotion, direct response, database and direct marketing, customer relationship management, interactive marketing and technology solutions, organizational communications and change management, sponsorship and alliance marketing, branding and design, ethnic marketing, business-to-business communications, and print and video production. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.

Cossette, Inc. provides communication planning, research and marketing services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington.

Plus Company Americas, Inc. is a network of over 20 creative agencies founded in 2021 that collaborate to deliver creativity fueled by an innate understanding of culture, technology, and data. Plus Company is based in Quebec, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States and Canada. The Canadian company has subsidiaries in 15 countries across North America, South America, and Europe. Plus Company's agency brands include We Are Social, All Inclusive Marketing, Citizen Relations, Cossette, and more. The private company has more than 3,000 employees across 22 offices. The CEO of the company is Brett D. Marchand.

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.

Mars Canada, Inc. produces and sells chocolate, food and pet care products. It offers chocolate, snacks, rice and entrees, and pet care products. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Bolton, Canada.

AmacaThera, Inc. is biotechnology company, which engages in the development and commercialization of injectable hydrogel platform technology. Its platform addresses the critical problem of sustaining therapeutic delivery of pharmacological agents for multiple disease areas. The company was founded by Molly S. Soichet and Mike Cooke and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Ontario Centres of Excellence, Inc. invests in research, commercialization & talent. The firm is a non-profit organization that drives the research to commercialization process. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, ON.

Vision 7 International, Inc. is a Canadian marketing communications company that operates in the industry. The CEO of the private company is Brett D. Marchand.

First Capital Realty, Inc. owns, develops and manages grocery anchored, retail focused urban properties where people live and shop for everyday life. Its properties include groceries, prescription drugs, personal care items, household supplies, banking and other personal services. First Capital Realty was founded on November 10, 1993 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

RBC Direct Investing, Inc. operates as a Canadian discount brokerage firm. It offers different accounts, investment choices, tools and research and special client privileges. The firm makes cash contributions or pay for online trade commissions with RBC Rewards points. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Covenant House Toronto provides crisis care to homeless youth. The firm offers crisis shelter, family link, benskids health centre, onsite school, job training programs, job centre, support services, transitional housing, and presentations and training. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of Masplay SA, NIKE de Chile Ltda. The company is based in Las Condes, Chile. is a Chilean company that delivers innovative products, experiences, and services to inspire athletes. NIKE de Chile was acquired by Equinox Los Andes SpA on August 17, 2022.

NIKE Canada Corp. provides sports equipment and outerwear. It has 5 retail outlets in Niagara Falls, St. Sauveur, Windsor, Oakville and Vaughan Mills. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Thornhill, Canada.

Part of LG Electronics, Inc., LG Electronics Canada, Inc. is a technology and consumer electronics company based in Mississauga, CA. LG Electronics Canada is focused on delivering award-winning products known for blending style and technology, including TVs, audio solutions, portable devices, home appliances, residential and commercial air solutions, computer monitors and laptops, and industry-leading OLED and LED digital display solutions. The Canadian company is comprised of four business units - home appliance, home entertainment, business solutions, and air solutions.

Carter Group, Inc. manufactures automobile equipment. The private company is based in Oakville, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada.

Matregen Corp. engaged in the development and commercialization of novel Drug Delivery Systems. Its SpinFX technology is a technique used to produce novel structures such as porous tubes, composites, and coatings. The company was founded by Dr. Molly S. Shoichet and Dr. Paul D. Dalton in 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Institute for Work & Health specializes in work-health research. The firm provides research in the areas of MSD prevention, clinical treatment, compensation and benifits. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Toronto Convention & Visitors Association operates as a destination marketing organization for Toronto’s tourism industry. It focuses on promoting and selling the greater Toronto region as destination for tourists, convention delegates and business travelers. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra provides entertainment through their performances. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada.

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

Orlando Corp. operates as a industrial real estate developer and landlord. It offers leasing, design and development, and property management services. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

G. Adventures, Inc. operates an adventure travel service. It offers sea and river tours services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Altun Group Ltd., G Adventures Ltd. is a travel and tour agency that provides travel and tour agency services. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip.

Part of Meta Platforms, Inc., Facebook Canada Ltd. is a Canadian telecommunications company that provides wired and wireless carrier services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada and was founded in 2004.

Well.ca, Inc. operates an online store for health, beauty and baby essentials. It offers skincare products, medicines, food and snacks and vitamin supplements. The company was founded in April 2008 by Ali Asaria and is headquartered in Guelph, Canada.