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AutoCanada is a prominent multi-location automobile dealership group in Canada, operating 53 franchised dealerships with a total of 60 franchises across eight provinces. The company employs over 3,700 individuals and specializes in the sale of both new and used vehicles. AutoCanada offers a diverse range of brands, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Infiniti, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, and MINI. In addition to vehicle sales, the company provides spare parts, maintenance services, and customer financing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of used vehicles, with a significant portion of its operations and revenue derived from the Canadian market.

WELL Health Technologies Corp. is a Canadian healthcare technology company that operates a network of primary healthcare facilities and provides a range of digital health services. The company offers a Practitioner Enablement Platform that includes electronic medical records (EMR), telehealth services, revenue cycle management, and cybersecurity solutions to enhance patient engagement and streamline operations for healthcare providers. As of September 2020, WELL Health managed 20 medical clinics and served approximately 2,000 clinics across Canada with its EMR software. The company is focused on empowering healthcare professionals by reducing administrative burdens, allowing them to dedicate more time to patient care. In addition to its Canadian operations, WELL Health has expanded its portfolio internationally, recently acquiring the German EMR company Doctorly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vancouver, WELL Health is committed to leveraging innovative technologies to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Orla Mining Ltd. is a mineral exploration and development company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties. The company primarily targets gold, silver, zinc, lead, and copper deposits. Orla owns 100% of the Camino Rojo project, which spans approximately 160,000 hectares in Zacatecas, Mexico, and the Cerro Quema gold project located in Panama. Additionally, Orla holds an option to acquire the Monitor Gold project in Nye County, Nevada. The Camino Rojo project is notable for its advanced open-pit and heap leach operations, with significant estimated mineral reserves. Since its incorporation in 2007, Orla has established itself as a key player in the mineral exploration sector, with operations across Mexico, Panama, and the United States.

The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a seed-stage acceleration program founded in 2012 at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, Canada. It is dedicated to supporting massively scalable, science- and technology-based ventures by providing a unique coaching process focused on specific objectives. CDL connects startups with experienced entrepreneurs and leading scientists across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, quantum computing, blockchain, energy, and cleantech. The program has expanded its reach, operating in six cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and New York City, and emphasizes the commercialization of scientific and technological advancements.

Jarislowsky Fraser Limited is a registered portfolio management firm headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, established in 1955 originally as a research boutique. The firm specializes in investment counseling, managing a diverse range of client portfolios, including those of pension funds, foundations, endowments, corporations, and individual investors in Canada, the United States, and internationally. With over US$32 billion in assets under management, Jarislowsky Fraser operates entirely independently, maintaining no affiliations other than its wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States. The firm provides customized equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios tailored to the specific needs of its clients, as well as launching and managing various mutual funds. Registered as an Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission since 1991, Jarislowsky Fraser has established a reputation for its client-focused investment strategies.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a prominent global center for research and education, recognized among the top 40 universities worldwide. Established in 1915, UBC embodies a spirit of innovation and a commitment to challenging the status quo. The university fosters an entrepreneurial environment that encourages students, faculty, and staff to explore new ideas and lead discoveries. With a focus on bold thinking, UBC has been instrumental in creating positive change both locally and internationally for over a century. The institution operates primarily from two campuses, located in Vancouver and the Okanagan, and serves a diverse population of more than 58,000 students from Canada and over 140 countries.