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The LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Canada Association Closes the Market
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Jane Griffith, President, LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Canada Association (the “Association”), and other members of the Association, joined Dani Cohen, Head of Talent and Organizational Development, TMX Group, to close the market to celebrate the United Nation's Sustainable Stock Exchange's (SSE) 2026 Global Ring the Bell Initiative for LGBTIQ+ Equality, in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact, KOPPA, and Open for Business to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). The LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Canada Association is focused on bringing diversity to Canada’s Corporate Governance World through an LGBTQ+ presence. The Association is the first and only organization of its kind to provide services, support and networking on behalf of LGBTQ+ existing and aspiring Board Members. The Association’s Members include top-tier LGBTQ+ professionals with the skills and expertise to make a difference in the Boardroom. The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and promote the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Structured Finance Association Opens the Market
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Dallin Merrill, Head of Policy, Structured Finance Association (“SFA”) and his team, joined Sofia Petrossian, Director, Structured Finance, TSX Trust, to open the market and celebrate the annual SFCanada conference. With more than 370 member institutions comprising accounting firms, broker/dealers, diversified financial intermediaries, investors, issuers, IT vendors, law firms, mortgage insurers, other small financial institutions, rating agencies, servicers, and trustees, SFA is the leading voice for the securitization industry. SFA is focused on helping grow the real economy and improving the lives of individuals, families, businesses, and communities across the nation; helping make credit more affordable and available to people who need it to finance some of life’s biggest goals, including education, car purchases, starting a business, and buying a home. In addition to safeguarding essential protections for consumers and the financial system, facilitating valuable dialogue among the financial services market, its practitioners, policymakers and the broader public, and recognizing that all finance entails risk, but it should not involve recklessness. Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University Closes the Market
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Kyle Murray, Dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, current students and alumni, joined John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, to close the market to celebrate Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis School of Business and Economics’ 60th anniversary. The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics is celebrating its 60th anniversary throughout 2026. Throughout its history, the Lazaridis School has over 6,000 current students in undergraduate and graduate programs and over 40,000 international alumni. Built on a strong foundation of experiential learning and co-op, the Lazaridis School has Canada’s largest business co-op programs in Canada. “This anniversary is a moment to celebrate the ideas we’ve sparked, the leaders we’ve developed, and the impact we’ve created together,” says Dean Kyle Murray. “As we look ahead, we do so with gratitude for those who built our foundation and excitement for the shared values that will continue to drive our future.” 22nd Annual Equities Trading Conference Opens the Market
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Luc Fortin, President and Chief Executive Officer, TMX Global Markets and Post Trade, TMX Group, joined by representatives from our Platinum sponsors BMO Capital Markets, National Bank Independent Network, Options Technology, Tethys, and our Gold sponsors, Alithya, Broadridge, Clear Street Canada, CSTA, and Iress, , to celebrate the 22nd Annual TMX Equities Trading Conference and open the market. For more than two decades, the annual TMX Equities Trading Conference has brought together industry members, technology providers and regulators to discuss topics relevant to today’s markets. This event has grown to become the country’s premier equities conference, attracting investment communities from across Canada and abroad. Through fireside chats, panel discussions and networking opportunities, attendees gain a comprehensive view of the Canadian and global landscape. Participants explore how regulation, market structure and technology intersect to drive competitiveness and innovation across the trading ecosystem. Entrepreneur of the Year Ireland Closes the Market
Monday, May 11, 2026
Linda Hasenfratz, Executive Chair, Linamar Corporation, joined Richard Goodman, Managing Director, Business Development, Capital Formation, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), to close the market and celebrate the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland CEO Retreat 2026 Delegation. This is the largest unofficial trade mission to leave the island of Ireland this year. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme recognises, promotes and builds a supportive community around Ireland’s high-growth entrepreneurs. Now in its 29th year the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme has grown to include an unrivalled alumni network of over 680 of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs, creating a powerful all island community known for its collaboration and peer to peer learning. 