Market Opens
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The Innovation Governance Program (iGP) Opens the Market
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Patrick Searle, Vice President, Council of Canadian Innovators (“CCI” or the “Organization”) and his team, joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector, Toronto Stock Exchange, to open the market to celebrate the 10th Cohort of CCI’s Innovation Governance Program (“iGP”). iGP has empowered over 1,000 graduates since 2021, providing the governance expertise and strategic insights needed to drive Canada’s fastest-growing firms in the global innovation economy. Together with partners like The TMX Group, iGP is shaping a future of resilient, globally competitive Canadian companies. Presented by the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), iGP is an award-winning, three-course specialization that equips current and prospective corporate directors with the tools to lead in the intangible economy. Each six-week level is offered virtually every Winter, Spring, and Fall. Participants engage in weekly discussions with board members and governance experts, exploring critical areas such as intellectual property and data governance, cybersecurity, finance, and risk management. Applications for the Winter 2025 iGP session (February–March) close on January 6. For more information, visit www.innovationgovernance.ca or attend an information session on November 28 or December 10. Learn more at igp.canadianinnovators.org/information-sessions. EY Entrepreneur of the Year Closes the Market
Monday, November 25, 2024
Linda Williams, Managing Partner, Clients, Markets & Growth, EY Canada (“EY”), and Rachel Rodrigues, Partner and EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Program Director, along with program winners, alumni, judges, program sponsors and firm executives, joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector, Toronto Stock Exchange, to close the market and celebrate the 30 years of Canada's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program. Since 1994, EY has recognized more than 3300 finalists and 1450 award winners. The program highlights innovative entrepreneurs who excel in balancing passion, determination, character, and skill to create businesses that tackle complex challenges and contribute to shaping the future with confidence. Together with the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network and EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women, EY’s trio of entrepreneurship programs support business growth and scaling while fostering an inclusive ecosystem for all. Zero Candida Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ZCT) Opens the Market
Monday, November 25, 2024
Eli Ben-Haroosh, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Zero Candida Technologies Inc. (“Zero Candida” or the “Company”), joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector, Toronto Stock Exchange, to open the market to celebrate the Company’s new listing on the TSX Venture Exchange. Zero Candida Technologies, Inc. (ZCT), is a medical device company bringing female healthcare into the 21st century. They are transforming the treatment of Vulvo-Vaginal Candidiasis (“VVC”), which affects 75% of women worldwide, often recurrent and increasingly drug-resistant with current treatments failing to address the root cause effectively. Free from chemicals and side effects, their AI-driven tampon-like device enables real-time data collection and transmission to physicians for personalized, at-home treatment. Beyond VVC, ZCT aims to revolutionize gynecology, improving access for underserved populations and advancing hybrid medicine. TMX Group Opens the Market
Friday, November 22, 2024
Representatives from Toronto Stock Exchange, Canada Climate Law Initiative, CPA Canada, First Nations Financial Management Board, Globe Series, Responsible Investment Association, and invited guests celebrated the official introduction of Canada Climate Week Xchange (CCWX), a new initiative dedicated to promoting cross-collaboration on Canada’s climate-related challenges and opportunities. The inaugural CCWX will take place in one year, from November 24 to 30, 2025. The event took place as part of the World Federation of Exchanges Ring the Bell for Climate campaign, in which exchanges from around the world come together to highlight the importance of sustainability issues in the finance industry and demonstrate the role they are playing to address them. By ringing their opening or closing bells, exchanges are recognizing the important role they play in supporting climate action, channeling capital toward sustainable pursuits, and supporting issuers through the transformation of the economy. Women in ETFs Canada Closes the Market
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Tammy Cash, Co-President, Women in ETFs Canada (“WE Canada” or the “Organization”) and board members, WE Canada members and sponsors, joined Selma Thaver, Managing Director, TSX Listings, TMX Group to close the market to celebrate the Organization’s 10 year anniversary.
Canada is the home of the first ever ETF launched in 1990. The Canadian Chapter of Women in ETFs was launched in November of 2014 and has over 650 members from across the ETF Ecosystem including ETF and Index providers, Broker Dealers, Exchanges, ETF Investors and ETF Service Providers from the legal and custodial communities. WE Canada offers many opportunities for sponsors to gain recognition as a leader in supporting women in financial services. Over the past decade, WE Canada has been a pioneer in fostering gender diversity, breaking barriers, and building networks that uplift women in finance. 