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Cormark Securities Inc. (Cormark) is an independent investment dealer headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional office in Calgary. The firm was founded in 1981 as Sprott Securities, Inc. Cormark Securities provides execution and comprehensive coverage of Canadian listed companies to domestic and international institutional investors. They focus on Canadian-listed, mid-cap and emerging growth companies.

GrowthWorks Canadian Fund Ltd invests in companies located in Canada with potential for growth and proven management teams. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, software, communications & networking, hardware, internet, alternative energy, cleantech, advanced materials and environmental technologies. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements and also acquires minority stake in the company.

GrowthWorks Commercialization Fund Ltd invests in venture and non-venture small and medium sized companies located in Canada with growth potential and sustainable competitive advantages. It targets companies operating in the fields of technology, life sciences, advanced materials, alternative energy, computer software, hardware and software. It takes a seat on the board of directors and provides financing in the form of equity and debt for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $0.2 to 2 million per company. It makes follow on investments and also considers co-investments with other investors. It invests in both public and private venture investments.

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (also known as CPP Investments) is a government-owned professional investment management organization headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 1997 to help provide a foundation on which Canadians build financial security in retirement. CPP Investments manages the investments of the Canada Pension Plan Fund (CPP Fund).

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

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.

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients.

Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) (Raymond James-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Raymond James Ltd., a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1962 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a US-based diversified holding company. Raymond James-Broker provides a full array of investment services to corporate and institutional clients.

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

Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) is the investment management subsidiary of State-owned Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta. The firm was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. AIMCo manages investments on behalf of public sector pension, endowment and special purpose funds as designated by the Alberta Ministry of Finance and Enterprise.

Saskatchewan Government Insurance is a self-sustaining auto insurance fund that serves as the traffic safety advocate for the province and administers the traffic safety act. The private company is based in Regina, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. SGI Canada is the property and casualty insurance division of SGI, which offers products in five of Canada's provinces. The Canadian company operates as SGI Canada in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, and Ontario, and also as Coachman Insurance Company in Ontario. Products are sold through a network of independent insurance brokers.

McDougall Gauley LLP is a Canadian company that provides legal services. The private company is based in Saskatoon, Canada.

Saskatoon Airport Authority is engaged in aviation services. It provides information of flight arrivals and schedules. The firm offers arrivals, departures and destinations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

TD Economics is a Canadian investment research firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It is a subsidiary of the Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD, TSX: TD). The firm provides analysis of economic performance and the implications for investors. Their analysis covers the globe, with emphasis on Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

Tiny Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Andrew Wilkinson and Chris Sparling. The firm is headquartered in British Columbia, Canada.

Vendasta Technologies, Inc. engages in the development and sale of software products for local marketing agencies under Vendasta platform. It operates through the Software and Partner Solutions segments. The Software segment consists of subscription to the platform; owned and operated software products; and marketplace purchases. The Partner Solutions segment includes partner services, websites, and digital ads that are not acquired on an annual basis. The company was founded by Ches Orlando Hagen, Brendan King, Jeff Tomlin, John Fothergill, Allan Wolinski and Guy Kelsey on January 8, 2008 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.