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3iQ (TSX: SOLQ) Closes the Market

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Pascal St-Jean, President and Chief Executive Officer, 3iQ (Company), and his team joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to close the market to celebrate the Company’s new listing of 3iQ Solana Staking ETF (TSX: SOLQ). 3iQ, founded in 2012, is one of the world's leading alternative digital asset managers, driving innovation with institutional-grade solutions that bring digital assets closer to mainstream and institutional investors. Building on its track record of industry firsts, including the launch of the 3iQ Bitcoin Fund (TSX: QBTC/QBTC.U), has the 3iQ Bitcoin ETF (TSX: BTCQ/BTCQ.U), and North America's first Staked Etherium ETF (TSX:ETHQ/ETHQ.U), 3iQ is focused on expanding opportunities for investors to get diversified digital asset exposure. In addition to its pioneering ETF offerings, 3iQ also provides hedge-fund-style, risk-managed strategies for institutional investors. In 2024, Monex Group, a prominent Japanese financial institution, acquired a majority stake in 3iQ.

Evolve ETFs (TSX: SOLA & SOLA.U) Opens the Market

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Raj Lala, President and Chief Executive Officer, Evolve ETFs (“Evolve” or the “Company”), and his team joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market to celebrate the Company's new listing of Evolve Solana ETF (TSX: SOLA & SOLA.U). SOLA’s investment objective is to provide Unitholders with exposure to the daily price movements of the U.S. dollar price of Solana while experiencing minimal tracking error by utilizing the benefits of the creation and redemption processes offered by the exchange traded fund structure. With over $7 billion in assets under management, Evolve specializes in bringing innovative ETFs to Canadian investors. Evolve’s suite of ETFs provide investors with access to: (i) index-based income strategies; (ii) long term investment themes; and (iii) some of the world’s leading investment managers. Established by a team of industry veterans with a demonstrated ability to succeed, Evolve creates investment products that make a difference.

Researchers from The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics Close the Market

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Cindy Bush, Chief Human Resources Officer, TMX Group, and other representatives from TMX Group, joined researchers from The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics, to close the market to celebrate the launch of the RISE report on gender inclusion. TMX and researchers from The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics will host a panel discussion and market close to launch the RISE report on gender inclusion. Authored by TII’s Dr. Grace Lordan and Dr. Anne Theunissen, the report focuses on actionable strategies to grow gender inclusion in Canada’s capital markets. It was developed in partnership with TMX and VersaFi (formerly WCM), The Prosperity Project, and Women in Governance. TII’s Dr. Anne Theunissen will present the report’s key findings, then Dr. Grace Lordan will moderate a conversation about gender inclusion in Canada’s capital markets, featuring Tanya Van Biesen, CEO, VersaFi; Shona Eakins, Technology Consulting Manager, Accenture; Michelle Tran, President, TMX Datalinx; and John McKenzie, CEO, TMX Group.

Canlan Ice Sports Corp. (TSX: ICE) Opens the Market

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Joey St-Aubin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canlan Ice Sports Corp. (“Canlan Sports” or the “Company”) (TSX: ICE), joined Rob Peterman, Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), to open the market to celebrate the Company’s 35th anniversary of being listed on TSX. Canlan Sports is North America’s leading owner, operator in the multi-sport recreation sector, committed to creating communities where everyone can connect and play. Its portfolio of 15 sports complexes in Canada and the United States contains 47 ice surfaces, 10 indoor turf fields, and 19 other court surfaces, that are complemented by full-service sports bars, sports simulators, pro shops and banquet facilities. Canlan Sports’s Adult Safe Hockey League, the ASHL™, is the largest adult recreation hockey league in North America with over 3,400 teams playing year-round in 13 ice rinks in Canada and USA. Canlan Classic Tournaments™ also hosts some of the largest hockey tournaments in North America with over 2,500 teams participating in over 45 tournaments. “Canlan Sports - It’s Where We Play™”

RBC & Camp Quality Opens the Market

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Jeff Varey, Head, Wealth Management Equity Trading, RBC Dominion Securities along with his team and members of Camp Quality, joined by Paul Dimtsis, Director, Client Relationship Management, Equity Trading, TMX Group, to open the market to promote the Bay Street Kicks Kids’ Cancer soccer tournament in order to support children with cancer and help send them to transformative summer camps across Canada. Camp Quality Canada provides year-round, inclusive programs for children with cancer and blood disorders, offering fun camp adventures that support the entire family across Canada. Camp Quality Canada believes the joy of camp and the healing power of laughter help children and families build strength, resilience, and lasting connections as they navigate their journey with childhood cancer and blood disorders. Bay Street Kicks Kids' Cancer (BSK) is Toronto's largest corporate soccer tournament, raising essential funds to support regional Camp Quality locations across the country. It’s a fun and impactful day on the field where teams compete, connect with fellow Toronto professionals, and rally together to make a difference for kids affected by cancer. RBC Dominion Securities directly serves over 500,000 affluent, high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients across Canada with full-service investment management, wealth planning and banking solutions. RBC Dominion Securities is one of the largest wealth management firms in the country, backed by Canada's leading financial institution with more than 2,000 advisors. For more information, please visit RBC Dominion Securities.