Market Opens

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.

Mike Stier, Chief Executive Officer and Director, SAGA Metals Corp. and Michael Garagan, Chief Geological Officer and Director, SAGA Metals Corp. (“SAGA” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SAGA), joined Rob Peterman, Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Stock Exchange, to open the market to celebrate the company’s new listing on TSX Venture Exchange. SAGA is a diversified critical mineral exploration company focused on exploration and discovery of critical minerals that support the global transition to green energy. The company's flagship asset, the Double Mer Uranium Project, features uranium radiometrics highlighting an 18 km trend, with a confirmed 14 km section producing samples as high as 4,281ppm U3O8 and spectrometer readings of 22,000cps. In addition to its uranium focus, SAGA owns the Legacy Lithium Property in Quebec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay. The Legacy project, developed in partnership with Rio Tinto, has been expanded through the acquisition of the Amirault Lithium Project. Together, these properties cover 65,849 hectares and share significant geological continuity with other major players in the area. SAGA is strategically positioned to play an essential role in the clean energy future.