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Jim Defer
Director/Board Member at
FIRST TIDAL ACQUISITION CORP.
Net worth: 28 500 $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
James P.
Defer is currently a Director at Demetra Minerals, Inc., an Independent Director at First Tidal Acquisition Corp.
since 2021, and a Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators.
Formerly, Mr. Defer was Chief Financial Officer at Tribe Property Technologies, Inc. from 2021 to 2023; Independent Director at Caza Gold Corp.
from 2014 to 2016; Independent Director at Brixton Metals Corp.
from 2012 to 2014; Finance Director at Canopy Growth Corp.
in 2019; Chief Financial Officer at Compliance Energy Corp.
from 2010 to 2013; Head-Investment Banking at Ventum Financial Corp.; Member of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants; Chief Financial Officer at DDS Wireless International, Inc. in 2014; Chief Financial Officer at Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, Inc.; Chief Financial Officer at Sunniva, Inc. from 2015 to 2017; Senior Vice President-Finance at BC Tweed Joint Venture Inc. Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba, conferred in 1987.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-19 | 500,000 ( 12.76% ) | 28 500 $ | 2026-07-30 |
Jim Defer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST TIDAL ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-02 |
Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators
 Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for determining the value of all, or part of a business | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-09-12 |
Demetra Minerals, Inc.
 Demetra Minerals, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Operates as agri-mining company that supplies mineral fertilizers and conditioners | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jim Defer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TRIBE PROPERTY TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2023-10-09 |
| CANOPY GROWTH CORPORATION | Director of Finance/CFO | 2019-09-30 |
| SUNNIVA INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2017-08-31 |
Caza Gold Corp.
 Caza Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in acquiring and exploring gold mines | Director/Board Member | 2016-11-28 |
| BRIXTON METALS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2014-07-06 |
Training of Jim Defer
Experiences
Positions held
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Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Caza Gold Corp.
Caza Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in acquiring and exploring gold mines | Non-Energy Minerals |
Compliance Energy Corp.
 Compliance Energy Corp. CoalEnergy Minerals Explores and develops coal | Energy Minerals |
Ventum Financial Corp.
 Ventum Financial Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
University of Manitoba
 University of Manitoba Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
 The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in developing and supporting accounting, auditing and assurance standards for organizations in Canada | Commercial Services |
Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators
Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for determining the value of all, or part of a business | Commercial Services |
DDS Wireless International, Inc.
 DDS Wireless International, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides application software for multiple vertical markets within the transportation industry | Technology Services |
Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, Inc.
 Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates an online grocery shopping platform | Retail Trade |
Brixton Metals Corp.
 Brixton Metals Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Canopy Growth Corp.
 Canopy Growth Corp. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Produces and supplies medical marijuana | Process Industries |
Demetra Minerals, Inc.
Demetra Minerals, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Operates as agri-mining company that supplies mineral fertilizers and conditioners | Process Industries |
Sunniva, Inc.
 Sunniva, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Engages in the cultivation, production and distribution of cannabis products | Process Industries |
BC Tweed Joint Venture Inc.
 BC Tweed Joint Venture Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and markets pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Tribe Property Technologies, Inc.
 Tribe Property Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides real estate software development services | Technology Services |
First Tidal Acquisition Corp.
 First Tidal Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a capital pool company | Finance |
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