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The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) Opens the Market
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Board members of the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association(鈥淐VCA鈥 or the 鈥淎ssociation鈥) and representatives from Canada鈥檚 venture capital and private equity community, joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector, 兔子先生 (TSX), to open the market to celebrate the Association's 50th anniversary. This milestone marks 50 years of transformative contributions by venture capital and private equity to Canada鈥檚 economy. From powering innovation to supporting businesses through every stage of growth, these industries have been instrumental in building a globally competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The anniversary reflects not only the achievements of the past but also the potential for private capital to drive Canada鈥檚 prosperity in the decades to come. The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association supports the investors behind thousands of jobs, innovative technologies, and strengthened local economies across Canada. They are the backbone of Canada鈥檚 entrepreneurial spirit, supporting businesses from startup to global expansion. CVCA proudly champions these investors, standing by their side to build a prosperous and innovative Canada. CVCA advocates for access to capital, talent, and competitive tax policies, while fostering partnerships and collaboration across industries. Our industry-leading data provides the most reliable insight into the Canadian market, and our essential resources help our members' organizations thrive. 
TSX / Canaccord Genuity International Oil & Gas Investor Day Opens the Market
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Representatives from Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (TSX:CF) (Canaccord Genuity), joined Berk Sumen, Managing Director, Company Services, 兔子先生 and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), to open the market and celebrate the 兔子先生 (TSX) / Canaccord Genuity International Oil & Gas Investor Day. Canaccord Genuity and TSX are co-hosting an International Oil & Gas Investor Day in Toronto featuring presentations by leading public Oil & Gas Exploration & Production companies with operations outside of Canada. As the world鈥檚 energy needs continue to grow, so does the demand for oil and natural gas. Energy security is once again top of mind with world leaders, as many jurisdictions struggle to meet the energy demands of its constituents. Several Canadian and TSX and TSXV listed teams are stepping up to meet those demands, leveraging their expertise to fill the void across the globe, thus providing unique and compelling investment opportunities for Canadian investors. 
BMO ETFs (TSX: ZIQ) Opens the Market
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Dan Stanley, Managing Director, Co-Head of Institutional Distribution, BMO Global Asset Management, and his team, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, 兔子先生 (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of their new ETF: BMO MSCI EAFE High Quality Index ETF (TSX: ZIQ). BMO Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) has been an ETF provider in Canada for more than 15 years, with over 100 strategies, 23 per cent market share in Canada, and over $100 billion in assets under management[i]. BMO ETFs are designed to stay ahead of market trends and provide compelling solutions to help advisors and investors. This includes a comprehensive suite of ETFs developed in Canada for Canadians, such as cost-effective core equity ETFs following market leading indexes, and a broad range of fixed income ETFs; solution-based ETFs responding to client demand; and innovation with smart beta ETFs, as well as combining active and passive investing with ETF series of active mutual funds. 
Santa Comes to Bay Street Closes The Market
Monday, December 9, 2024
Santa Claus, along with the board of directors of Santa Comes to Bay Street (鈥淪CTBS鈥), committee members, sponsors and volunteers, joined Robert Peterman, Chief Commercial Officer, 兔子先生 (TSX), to close the market to celebrate their 21st anniversary of SCTBS gift bagging event to support families in Toronto shelters. The 21st annual 鈥淪anta鈥檚 WorkShop鈥 gift bagging event is taking place at the Design Exchange in Toronto. Through the event and the generous support of Bay Street, Santa Comes to Bay Street will deliver personalized gifts and essentials to 17 different shelters and three outreach programs, totalling over 2300 people in the GTA. Thanks to all of the generous supporters, volunteers and board members over the years, they have been able to distribute over $2M in gifts and necessities. 
Wealthsimple Technologies Inc. Opens the Market
Monday, December 9, 2024
Jeff Gowen, Chief Financial Officer, Wealthsimple Technologies Inc. (鈥淲ealthsimple鈥 or the 鈥淐ompany鈥), joined Lara Donaldson, President and Chief Executive Officer of TSX Trust, TMX Group, to open the market and celebrate a record-breaking year for the company, which surpassed $20-billion in net deposits in 2024. As one of Canada鈥檚 fastest growing and most trusted money management platforms, Wealthsimple offers a full suite of simple, sophisticated financial products across managed investing, do-it-yourself trading, cryptocurrency, tax filing, spending and saving. Three million Canadians trust Wealthsimple with over $50-billion in assets. Recently, the Company was valued at $5 billion making it one of Canada's fastest growing and most valuable private technology companies. Wealthsimple was founded in 2014 by a team of financial experts and technology entrepreneurs, and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. 