Market Opens

Geoffrey Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Commissionaires Great Lakes (Commissionaires), joined David Clarke, Head of Government Affairs, TMX Group, to open the market to honour the centennial of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. One hundred years ago, on July 25th 1925, the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was founded to provide meaningful employment to veterans of the First World War. Today, Commissionaires is Canada’s largest private sector employer of veterans and the only security company in the country operating as a not-for-profit. Commissionaires has the highest retention rate in the industry, and employs nearly 23,000 people in 1,200 communities including its Great Lakes Division which operates in the GTA, London, and Barrie. They provide outstanding security and security related services to federal and provincial facilities, municipalities and police services, air and seaports, private sector organizations including utilities and commercial buildings, and homes across the country.

Erin Allen, Director of Online Distribution, along with members of the BMO ETF team, and their partners at The Canadian Investors Podcast Network, joined Keith Wu, Head, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange, to close the market and celebrate BMO ETFs’ partnership with The Canadian Investor Podcast Network who are marking their 500th episode. As one of Canada’s largest and most innovative ETF providers, BMO ETFs has been proudly supporting Canadian investors since 2009. With a commitment to delivering simple, cost-effective, and diversified investment solutions, BMO ETFs has grown to become a trusted name in the Canadian investment landscape. Their deep roots in Canada and focus on long-term financial well-being reflect their dedication to helping Canadians build better portfolios. BMO ETFs is proud to partner with The Canadian Investor Podcast Network—home to two of Canada’s most popular business podcasts, The Canadian Investor and The Canadian Real Estate Investor to amplify this mission. With millions of listeners annually, The Canadian Investor Podcast Network, hosted by Braden Dennis, Simon Belanger, Daniel Kent, Daniel Foch, and Nick Hill, delivers timely insights into investing, markets, and real estate, helping Canadians make more informed financial decisions. Together, BMO ETFs and The Canadian Investor Podcast Network are empowering a new generation of Canadian investors through education, and a shared commitment to financial literacy.

Eugene Chery, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Dima Paltsev, Director and Co-Founder, and Roy Ellis, Director and Chairman, from Cheelcare Inc. (“Cheelcare” or the “Company”) (TSXV: CHER), and their team, joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market to celebrate the Company’s new listing on TSX Venture Exchange. Cheelcare is an innovative mobility technology company focused on improving the quality of life and independence of people with physical disabilities. Founded in 2015, Cheelcare designs and manufactures next-generation assistive devices—including robotic power wheelchairs with patented self-leveling tech, power add-ons for manual wheelchairs, and advanced wheelchair accessories. Some of their products include the Companion, the Curio and the AWARE. With a growing portfolio of regulatory-approved, market-tested products, Cheelcare is now taking the next step in its evolution by going public.

Dr. Mike DeGagné, President and Chief Executive Officer, Indspire and his team, joined David Clarke, Head of Government Affairs, TMX Group, to close the market to celebrate the launch of two bursaries in support of Indigenous post-secondary students. Indspire is an Indigenous national charity that celebrates Indigenous excellence and invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. In partnership with Indigenous, private and public-sector stakeholders, Indspire educates, connects, and invests in Indigenous people so they will achieve their highest potential. Indspire serves Indigenous students in rural and remote communities as well as urban centres across Canada. With the support of our funding partners, we disburse financial awards, deliver programs, and share resources with the goal of increasing graduation rates for Indigenous students.