Roman Dubczak

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

The Investment Industry Association of Canada is a member-based professional association that aims to advance the growth and development of the Canadian investment industry. The association is based in Toronto, Canada. Ian Russell has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2006.

CIBC Capital Partners Venture Group (CIBC Capital Partners) is a private equity & venture capital arm of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices across the globe.

CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Co. provides securities transfer services. It also provides global custody and corporate trust services. The firm serves institutional clients from offices across Canada. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

CIBC Mellon Trust Co. is a Canadian company that specializes in investment servicing for Canadian and international institutional investors. CIBC Mellon is based in Toronto, CA and has subsidiaries in Canada and the United States. CIBC Mellon offers a range of investment servicing solutions, including custody, fund administration, pension services, and securities lending services. The joint venture company is committed to accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. The company was founded in 1996 and is jointly owned by The Bank of New York Mellon and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The CEO of the company is Mal Cullen.

The Fraser Institute operates as a non-partisan research and educational organization. It produces research about government actions in areas such as taxation, health care, aboriginal issues, education, economic freedom, energy, natural resources, and the environment. The company was founded by T. Patrick Boyle and Michael A. Walker in 1974 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.