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Carol Anne Hilton, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Indigenomics Institute, Global Centre of Indigenomics, Global Indigenous Technology House, joined David Clarke, Head of Government Affairs, TMX Group, to open the market and celebrate the annual Indigenomics on BAY STREET Conference. This moment is a celebration of the rising power of Indigenous economies and the Institute’s work in economic reconciliation, highlighting the collaborative effort between Indigenous Nations and corporate Canada as they build toward a $100 billion Indigenous economy. The Indigenomics Institute, founded by Hilton, drives the vision of a $100 billion Indigenous economy as both achievable and essential for Canada's future. By focusing on Indigenous-led economic design and innovation, the Institute is transforming how Indigenous business potential is understood. During the conference, the Indigenomics National Indigenous Generative AI Study was announced, marking a new chapter in exploring the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and innovative technology.

John Dima, Junior Co-President, York Finance Club, (“YFC” or the “Organization”) joined Keith Wu, Head, Exchange Traded Products, �������� (TSX), to close the market and celebrate YFC and its executive team who are dedicated to educating students on the finance industry and providing assistance with recruitment. As the largest undergraduate club at the Schulich School of Business, with over 700 active members, the York Finance Club is a dynamic, student-run organization. We aim to bridge the gap between the academic environment and the professional workplace through a comprehensive suite of events and initiatives that connect theory with real-world financial practices. We believe that actively seeking new opportunities allows us to provide valuable experiences for our members, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in finance.

Steven Leong, Head of Canada iShares Product, BlackRock Inc. (“Blackrock” or the “Company”), joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, �������� (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of their two new ETFs; iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF (TSX: XFLI and XFLI.U) and iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF (CAD-Hedged) (TSX: XFLX). RBC iShares ETFs are comprised of RBC ETFs managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and iShares ETFs managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited. RBC iShares is a strategic alliance formed in 2019 between RBC Global Asset Management and BlackRock Canada. RBC iShares provides the largest suite of ETFs to Canadians, and leverages the combined investment expertise of Canada’s largest asset manager and the world’s largest ETF provider to help advisors build efficient portfolios that meet the needs of their clients. BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC GAM is a provider of global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and individual investors through separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and specialty investment strategies. RBC Funds, BlueBay Funds, PH&N Funds and RBC ETFs are offered by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBC GAM Inc.) and distributed through authorized dealers in Canada. The RBC GAM group of companies, which includes RBC GAM Inc. (including PH&N Institutional) and RBC Indigo Asset Management Inc., manage approximately $660 billion in assets and have approximately 1,600 employees located across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

Clint Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Cedar Leaf Capital, joined Rob Peterman, Chief Commercial Officer, ��������, to open the market to create awareness of the need to foster greater Indigenous participation in capital markets. Scotiabank together with Nch'ḵay̓ Development, Des Nedhe Group, and Chippewas of Rama First Nation announced this morning that Cedar Leaf Capital received regulatory approval and plans to open its doors later this month. Cedar Leaf Capital is Canada’s first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer. This collaboration brings together financial and market knowledge with deep insights into the needs of Indigenous businesses in order to create opportunities for Indigenous communities to access tailored financial advice, build capital, and contribute to economic growth. The firm will provide services as an underwriter or placement agent of new debt issues for corporate and government clients in Canada, with plans to potentially expand into advisory services and equity capital markets.