Market Opens

Stelios Papagrigoriou, Executive Chairman and Co-founder, IN-VR (“Company”), joined Guillaume Legare, Head, South America, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Karolina Guay, Canadian Ambassador to Chile, to open the market to celebrate the Chile Energy Transition Summit 2024. The Chile Energy Transition Summit 2024, is organized by the Net Zero Circle by IN-VR. This summit brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to explore the vital role of energy transition in Chile. The focus is on creating sustainable, forward-thinking solutions that align with global net-zero goals. This summit will address the critical intersection between Chile’s renewable energy advancements and its rich mineral resources. As we move toward a future of decarbonization, the cross-collaboration between these two sectors will be essential in supporting Chile's energy transformation.

Lynn Beauregard, President, Governance Professionals of Canada (“GPC” or the “Organization”) and the shortlisted companies of GPC’s Excellence in Governance Awards 2024, joined Nicole Rosenberg, Vice President, Governance and Sustainability, TMX Group, to close the market to celebrate GPC’s 2024 Excellence in Governance Awards. The GPC Excellence in Governance Awards recognize the important contribution that organizations, their Boards, and Governance Professionals make in terms of best practices that build and sustain shareholder and stakeholder value. This year, GPC proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary since its inception in 1994. From supporting governance professionals to championing best practices, GPC has been a driving force in advancing governance standards across sectors. Through its focus on education, advocacy, and networking, GPC has empowered thousands of professionals to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of governance and compliance in Canada.

TMX Group staff and their children closed the market to celebrate TMX's Take Our Kids to Work Day event on November 6, 2024. Take Our Kids to Work Day is a one-day national event where grade 9 students are able to learn more about what their guardians do for work. Students were given the opportunity to participate in various interactive activities, shadow their parent/student sponsor and ended the day by attending a market close ceremony. At TMX, we believe our students are among the future leaders of the organization. During this event, it was important for students to start thinking about their futures and their career aspirations. This event is a great opportunity to help with the career development of young Canadians and showcase TMX to the next generation as a powerful ecosystem of markets and tools designed to support the diverse needs and goals of global businesses and investors.

Anders McKenzie, Partner, National Technology Fast 50 Program Leader, Deloitte (“Company”), and his team joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector, Toronto Stock Exchange, to open the market and celebrate the release list of Canada's 50 fastest-growing technology companies with the highest percentage revenue growth over a consecutive four-year period. Launched over 25 years ago, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ program celebrates innovation, rapid revenue growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and the world-class achievements of the Canadian technology industry. Awards are presented in four distinct categories that characterize and define the unique strengths of Canadian innovation. Technology Fast 50 program companies—small, large, public, private—span a variety of industry sectors and are leaders in hardware, software, telecom, digital media and emerging areas such as clean technology. With their bold vision for the future, impactful technologies, competitive drive, and passion for pushing the boundaries, Technology Fast 50 program winners are paving the way in their respective sectors and delivering growth and value both at home and beyond.