Market Opens

Travis Hughes, Head of Canada, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (“J.P. Morgan” or the “Company”), and his team joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to open the market and celebrate the launch of their two new ETFs: JPMorgan US Ultra-Short Income Active ETF (TSX: JPST), JPMorgan US Bond Active ETF (TSX: JBND). J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with assets under management of US$3.8 trillion (as of June 30, 2025), is a global leader in investment management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s clients include institutions, retail investors, and high-net-worth individuals in every major market throughout the world. J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment capabilities across equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity, and liquidity.

Paul Andreola, Founder of Smallcap Discoveries, and his team, joined Tim McKenzie, Vice President of Business Development, Markette Ventures, TMX Group, to close the market to celebrate the 2025 Annual SmallCap Discoveries Conference at the Parq Casino in Vancouver. Today’s market close celebrates the Annual SmallCap Discoveries Conference, an event focused on strengthening Canada’s microcap ecosystem. Investors from around the world have come together with a curated group of Canadian companies to foster meaningful connections, improve access to capital, and build long-term support for businesses that often operate outside the spotlight. This initiative is part of a broader effort to create a healthier environment for capital formation, innovation and entrepreneurship. At its heart, it is about community, bringing issuers, investors, and stakeholders together to share ideas, opportunities, and support for the future of Canada’s public markets.

Invited special guests and Team TMX members, joined John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, to open the market and celebrate the release of TMX Group’s first Reconciliation Action Plan, a comprehensive roadmap detailing the company's long-term commitments to further Indigenous reconciliation in Canada. The Reconciliation Action Plan, developed through extensive engagement with Indigenous organizations, leaders, and experts, focuses on four key pillars, including: capital realignment; relationships; truth, learning and action; and First Nations, Inuit and Métis Talent. “We are proud to announce the launch of our Reconciliation Action Plan, which outlines the work we have undertaken in close collaboration with the Indigenous community to increase capital market access and representation, and reaffirms our commitment to the work ahead," said John McKenzie, CEO, TMX Group. “Financial markets create opportunity and fuel economic growth. Our commitment to improving Indigenous inclusion and representation includes creating ways for Indigenous people and businesses to seize opportunities to participate in that growth, ultimately strengthening our ecosystem and economy now and long into the future."

Deborah Rosati, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Women Get On Board Inc. (“WGOB” or the “Company”) and Angela Holowaychuk, Managing Director, Operations and Strategy, Alliance Advisors, joined Lara Donaldson, President and Chief Executive Officer of TSX Trust, TMX Group, to close the market and celebrate the Company's 10th anniversary in 2025. Women Get On Board Inc. is a social-purpose company celebrating ten years of advancing women's representation on boards. WGOB is dedicated to supporting the next generation of women corporate directors through its mission to connect, promote, and empower women to serve on corporate boards with confidence and courage. WGOB amplifies the voices of women leaders, board members, and professionals across Canada through education, mentorship, and allyship. Their philosophy, known as The Power of Three, states that one woman in the boardroom is a token, two is a presence, and three is a voice.