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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.

Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are a subsidiary of Midland Walwyn, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). The firm offers brokerage and investment banking services as well as commercial lending, global high-yield debt, global equity, and M&A services to institutional and retail clients.

The Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec engages in the provision of investment and financial services. It offers cards, loans and credit, savings and investment, insurance, wealth management, accounts and cash management, capital markets, trusts services, and financing and credit. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Levis, Canada.

Central 1 Credit Union operates credit unions. The firm specializes in payment and clearing, investment banking, electronic transaction, primary liquidity facility, centralized cheque processing, Internet banking, bill payment, and wholesale financial services. The company was founded in July 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Business Development Bank of Canada provides commercial banking services. It offers business loans and consulting services to help Canadian businesses grow, both at home and abroad. The firm also offers a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital through its subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Barometer Capital Management, Inc. (Barometer) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2006 through a management buyout of Rockwater Asset Management, Inc. Barometer manages investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, partnerships, corporations, public funds and pension trusts throughout Canada and internationally.

Bull Housser & Tupper LLP provides legal services. The firm specializes in legal niches such as real estate, wealth preservation, general business, dispute resolution, litigation and infrastructure projects. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Desjardins General Insurance Group, Inc. provides property and casualty insurance services. Its insurance products include property, auto, and business insurance. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in L?vis, Canada.

Cordiant Capital, Inc. provides investment and financial services. It specializes in international private sector investments. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

RBDS Rubbish Boys Disposal Service, Inc. provides junk and waste removal services. It removes old furniture and appliances, garden waste, and renovation debris. The firm’s services include foreclosures, office cleanouts, real estate, restoration and renovation. The company was founded by Brian Scudamore and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations Ltd. offers luxury train journeys that showcase some of the most spectacular scenery in Canada and the United States. The company has four rail routes, three of which connect Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies towns of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper, and a fourth route that travels between Vancouver and Moab in the southwest United States. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. Rocky Mountaineer has welcomed more than two million guests since its inception and has become the largest privately-owned premium tourist train in the world. The Canadian company was founded in 1990 by Peter Robert Beverley Armstrong, and David McKenna has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Qtrade Canada, Inc. manages the QFM Funds, a family of open-end mutual funds. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Business Council of British Columbia provides business solutions. The council acts as a venue where members, policy experts, elected officials and government decision makers addresses the problems and form solutions together. The council was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Vancouver, 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 Investment Funds Institute of Canada operates as the voice of Canada''s investment funds industry. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada.

The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal provides advice, training, events, business plans, financing, and more to help businesses start and grow. The non-profit company is based in Montreal, Canada. The Canadian company also organizes events, conferences, and training, and have pillar sponsors who contribute to the prosperity of businesses and the city. The organization also offers a program to encourage women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The CEO of the company is Michel Leblanc.

The Empire Club of Canada operates as a speakers forum. The firm invites speakers to present various perspectives—including those that may not be popular but should be heard. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

RATP Développement SA offers mass public transportation services. The firm offers operating and maintenance expertise in buses, light rails, metro rails, regional railways, and specific transport services. It also handles passenger information, ticketing, space management, transportation on demand, and paratransit. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Davis Management Ltd. provides legal services. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada.

First West Credit Union operates as a credit union. It offers personal and business daily banking services. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Langley, Canada.

Part of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP provides legal services. The company is based in Québec, Canada.

Astris Finance LLC provides financial advisory services. It offers advisory in project finance, debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, financial modeling, project development, and asset management. The firm specializes in different fields such as energy, transportation, water, social infrastructures, and renewable energy. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

AGF Group, Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in reinforcing steel, post-tensioning, and scaffolding & access activities.

Part of DLA Piper Group, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is a law firm that helps businesses succeed by providing legal services to clients around the world. DLA Piper has lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East to meet the legal and business needs of its clients. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company believes that intellectual property is vital for startups and small companies to grow their business potential. Recently, Bond Brand Loyalty announced a strategic investment in its business from Mountaingate Capital.

Aviso Wealth, Inc. is one of Canada's largest independent wealth management firms, providing wealth services to hundreds of institutional and retail organizations. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The Canadian company offers a comprehensive suite of wealth solutions, including investment dealer and insurance services, supporting thousands of financial advisors across Canada. Aviso Wealth's award-winning online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing™, enables self-directed investors to build their wealth with confidence. The CEO of the company is William D. Packham.