Bill MacLachlan

Franklin Bissett Investment Management (FBIM) is the Canadian investment management division of Franklin Templeton Investment Corp., an indirectly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. Franklin Resources is a holding company that, together with its various subsidiaries, is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments, a global investment management organization offering investment services under the Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Franklin Bissett, Fiduciary Trust, Darby, Balanced Equity Management, K2, LibertyShares and Edinburgh Partners brand names. FBIM was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The firm manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds for Canadian investors.

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.

Matco Financial, Inc. is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and was founded in 2006. Matco Financial provides investment solutions and the needs of their clients and individual investors.

Part of TMX Group Ltd., CDS Clearing & Depository Services, Inc. provides depository, clearing, regulatory and information services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. CDS Clearing & Depository Services was acquired by TMX Group Ltd. on August 01, 2012 for $170.75 million.

Founded in 1939, Scotia Capital, Inc. is a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of the Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) Their global operations are divided into two primary business units: (1) global corporate and investment banking and (2) global capital markets.

Osprey Media Income Fund engages in the publishing, printing and distributing of daily and non-daily newspapers, magazines and specialty publications in Canada. It publishes local daily, non-daily newspapers, other print products including magazines, shopping guides and telephone directories. The fund is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

RNG Group, Inc. sells solar energy products. The firm offers components, solar kits, the traveler series and the element series. The company was founded by Yi Li on April 4, 1984 and is headquartered in Ontario, CA.

Turtle Creek Asset Management, Inc. (Turtle Creek) is an investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Tortoise Stream Investments Ltd.. Turtle Creek focuses on long-term capital growth for a clientele of high-net worth individuals, families and institutions.

Montréal Climate Exchange, Inc. designs and operates carbon markets. The company is head quartered in Montreal, Canada.

Canada Deposit Insurance Corp. operates as a financial system providing deposit insurance against the loss of eligible deposits at member in the event of failure. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

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.

Kilburn Ogilvie Waymann Investment Management Ltd. (KOWIN) is an independent, Canadian wealth management firm headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia. Founded in 1994, KOWIN provides portfolio management and financial planning services to private clients.

Rothera Bray LLP is a British company that provides legal services. The private company is based in Nottingham, UK. Christina Yardley has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Marleau, Lemire Securities, Inc. is a private company based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Richard T. Groome.

Hybridge Investment Management, Inc. (Hybridge) is a privately owned investment counseling firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm was founded by William “Bill” Carbonneau in 1997. Hybridge manages money for high net worth individuals, estates and trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers equity and balanced asset management services geared towards conservative investors who value straightforward and unbiased advice.

Centurion Investments, Inc. is an American company that specializes in providing various services related to business jets. These services include the supply of jet parts, maintenance, interior refurbishment, accessory repair and overhaul, instrument repair, avionics repair and installation, major airframe repair, modifications or inspections, engine overhaul, and APU servicing.

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. The firm was founded in 2017 as Altus Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wellington-Altus Financial, Inc. Wellington-Altus offers financial advice and asset management to high net-worth individuals, families, business owners and organizations.

Part of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Stanley Canada Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in commercial door hardware products and access control solutions. The company is based in Oakville, Canada. The company's products are known for setting the standard in security, durability, compatibility, and ease of installation.

Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Ltd. (LOM) is an independent Canadian broker/dealer firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1970, the firm combines objective research and value-added financing ideas with institutional sales, trading and investment banking. They are a provider of value-added North American research. LOM focuses exclusively on advising small and mid-cap companies, with a strong focus on select emerging growth companies in industries that include Technology, Healthcare, and Mining.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., Coopers & Lybrand International is a company based in Toronto, Canada.

FutureLink Corp. delivers information technology, solutions for customers who choose to outsource or augment all or part of their IT needs. In conjunction with their strategic partners, they enable the deployment, management, support and maintenance of software applications from their data centers or at the customers' data center location. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA.

OMERS Administration Corp. (AC) is a Canadian pension fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm manages the assets of the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirements System (OMERS) which was founded in 1962. Formerly known as the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board, AC is responsible for pension services and administration, investments, and plan valuation on behalf of active, deferred and retired employees of nearly various municipalities, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, and other local agencies in communities across Ontario.

Cumberland Private Wealth Management, Inc. (CPWM) is a Canadian wealth management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cumberland Partners Ltd. CPWM provides discretionary investment management services for families, individuals and foundations.

Belgravia Financial Services Group provides asset management, investment, and marketing consulting services. The private company is based in St. Helier, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company was founded by Peter James Smith, and the CEO is Simon Bailey.

Part of Calpine Corp., Encal Energy Ltd. explores for and produces oil and natural gas. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Michael Columbos. Encal Energy was acquired by Calpine Corp. on April 19, 2001 for $895.45 million.