Market Opens

Representatives from IR Magazine joined Berk Sumen, Managing Director, TSX & TSXV Company Services, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the 2024 IR Magazine Awards and the IR Magazine Hall of Fame. IR Magazine is the definitive, independent voice in investor relations, spanning over thirty-five years at the forefront of IR evolution. Globally recognized for its digital presence and dynamic events, it offers a diverse mix of content—from articles and podcasts to forums and videos—catering to a worldwide audience. Celebrated for excellence, the magazine is a trusted partner for IR professionals navigating the ever-evolving capital market landscape. The IR Magazine Hall of Fame honors past IR Magazine Awards winners, including those recognized as Best IR Professional and Lifetime Achievement awardees. This exclusive group celebrates their significant achievements in investor relations and allows them to contribute to shaping the future of excellence in the IR community.

Participants in TMX Group’s Innovation Investment Roundtable joined John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, to open the market. TMX Group hosted a roundtable discussion on The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program, Canada’s cornerstone innovation investment program. Stakeholders, including leaders from TSXV-listed companies, joined John McKenzie, CEO, TMX Group, and Ryan Turnbull, MP (Whitby), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, provided input on how this program could more effectively encourage R&D that benefits Canada.

Raj Lala, President and Chief Executive Officer, Evolve ETFs, and his team joined Keith Wu, Head, ETF and TMX Market Centre, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and to celebrate the listing of the Evolve Artificial Intelligence Fund (TSX: ARTI). The Evolve Artificial Intelligence Fund ("ARTI" or the "Fund") is designed to provide investors with exposure to Artificial Intelligence ("AI") companies expected to benefit from the increased global adoption of AI. ARTI is Canada's first Artificial Intelligence ("AI") Fund using generative AI to enhance portfolio construction.

Justin Zacks, Vice President of Strategies, Moomoo Technologies Inc., and his team joined Michael Tintinaglia, Managing Director, Client Relationship Management, Equities, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate Moomoo Financial Canada Inc. becoming a Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange non-trading member, effective March 29, 2024. Moomoo is an investment and trading platform that empowers global investors with pro-grade, easy-to-use tools, data, and insights.