John Zhang

EPCOR Preferred Equity, Inc. raises equity capital and provides loans. The company also builds, owns, and operates power plants, electrical transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and infrastructure. It is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada

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.

Social Capital Partners is a nonprofit organization based in Toronto, CA that was founded in 2001 by philanthropist Bill Young. The non-profit company focuses on designing and implementing new financial tools to broaden economic opportunity, with projects ranging from investing in social enterprises to innovative approaches to finding good jobs for people that need them. Social Capital Partners is focused on addressing inequality by increasing access to business ownership and quality employment. The company is independently funded, which allows them to take on ambitious projects without fear of failure. The Canadian company's team includes former entrepreneurs, executives, and investors, which helps them identify ways to shift economic incentives to drive better social outcomes.

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is a government-owned professional investment management organization headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 1997 and is also known as the CPP Investment Board. CPPIB manages the investments of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).

Parallel49 Equity (Parallel49 Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Tricor Pacific Capital, Inc. founded in 1996 by Rod R. Senft, J. Trevor Johnstone and David James Rowntree. The firm is headquartered in Illinois, US.

Part of BP Plc, Dome Petroleum Ltd. is a Canadian company that explores and produces crude oil and natural gas. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. Dome Petroleum was acquired by Amoco Corp. on September 29, 1988 for $4,198.71 million.

American Society for Testing & Materials provides information infrastructure services. The firm develops voluntary codes & regulations for technical materials, products, systems and services. It offers services in areas such as petroleum, medical devices, consumer products and environmental assessment. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. produces and markets chocolates. Its products include truffles and shell-molded chocolate pieces, biscuits, gourmet coffees, and hot cocoa. The firm also sells chocolate concoctions, including bonbons, flavored coffee, and cookies. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ventura Foods LLC manufactures and distributes oil and shortening ingredients. Its products include dressings and mayonnaises; sauces; bases and gravy mixes; pan coatings; margarines, spreads, and butter blends; concessions. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Ernst & Young LLP (Canada) engages in the provision of consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Canada Development Investment Corp. provides a commercial vehicle forgovernment equity investment and to manage commercial holdings of the government. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Vancouver Enterprise Forum operates as an organization of networking forum where entrepreneurs gather together to share interests in the technology industry. The non-profit company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Ullrich George Thomas Schade.

Part of Macquarie Group Ltd., Orion Financial, Inc. provides investment advice. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Founded in 2007, Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. is a broker located in Toronto with additional offices located in Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. They are a subsidiary of Macquarie Capital Markets North America Ltd. and their ultimate parent is Macquarie Group Ltd. (OTC: MQBKF.PK). Macquarie Capital Markets Canada follows the following sectors: mining, energy, utilities, infrastructure, consumer, technology, financials and real estate. The firm focuses primarily on Canadian-based stocks.

Alaris Equity Partners, Inc. is an investment company, which engages in the provision of alternative financing to profitable and well-managed private businesses. The company was founded by Clayton H. Riddell and Stephen Reid on May 23, 2006 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Part of FirstService Corp., FirstService Residential BC Ltd. is a property management company that provides condo, beachfront, and HOA management services. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada, and proudly serves the city as the leading residential property management company. For over 75 years, the Canadian company has been known for exceptional strata property management. With fully integrated web-based solution technology, tenants, council members, and management teams can easily connect via smartphone, computer, and tablet.

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) is a national accounting organization representing over 220,000 CPAs at national and international levels. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. CPA Canada collaborates with provincial and territorial regulatory bodies to support the profession and promote transparency in financial markets. The organization contributes to standard setting and public policy and works with international bodies to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide. CPA Canada provides extensive resources covering sustainability, corporate reporting, standards, and audit issues. The organization champions best practices that benefit business and society and prepares its members for an ever-evolving operating environment featuring unprecedented change. Pamela Steer has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2022.