Market Opens
Toronto Argonauts Close the Market
Friday, June 7, 2024
Michael “Pinball” Clemons – General Manager, Toronto Argonauts, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and owner of seven Grey Cup rings, and the Toronto Argonauts team joined Shane Quinn, Vice President, Corporate Communications & Brand Reputation, TMX Group, to close the market. The Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League were thrilled to close the market while preparing to open their season. They begin their quest for the Grey Cup on Sunday, June 9, 7:00 at BMO Field against the BC Lions. The Argos first played football in 1873 and have won the Grey Cup championship trophy 18 times, more than any other team. Representing the Argos on Friday was their general manager and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Michael “Pinball” Clemons, the proud owner of seven Grey Cup rings. He was joined by a trio of current players; defensive end Folarin Orimolade, receiver Dejon Brissett, and kicker Lirim Hajrullahu. The Argos invite you to come out and experience live football in Toronto.Start Proud Opens the Market
Friday, June 7, 2024
Representatives of Start Proud joined the TMX Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council to open the market and celebrate Pride month. Start Proud is a national not-for-profit that facilitates the professional development of 2SLGBTQ+ students as they transition from school to career through a national network within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. For 18 years, Start Proud has delivered meaningful programming for students and young professionals, including its flagship Out on Bay Street Conference. From finance and accounting to law, tech and marketing, Start Proud has worked with employers to make Canadian industry more diverse.World Federation of Exchanges Opens the Market
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Representatives from the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) joined John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, to open the market and celebrate the WFE Board and WFE Sustainability Conference. Established in 1961, the WFE is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. Headquartered in London, it represents over 250 market infrastructure providers, including standalone CCPs that are not part of exchange groups. On June 5, the WFE convened its members and stakeholders to discuss the key ESG issues within the exchange and market infrastructure space. Exchanges sit at the core of the financial market, playing a vital role in creating the vehicles for capital to be deployed into sustainable development. The day held a range of panels, keynote speeches and fireside chats from the industry leaders in this space as members discussed how the industry will meet the challenges of financing the green transition.CIRI's 2024 Annual Conference Closes the Market
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Yvette Lokker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI), and conference delegates joined Berk Sumen, Managing Director, TSX & TSXV Company Services, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to close the market and celebrate CIRI’s 2024 Annual Conference. CIRI's Annual Conference is the second-largest gathering of IR practitioners in the world. Over three days of programming, the Conference brings together industry leaders and IR experts that offer their views and advice during numerous breakout sessions, panel discussions and presentations.THE Mining Investment Event of the North Opens the Market
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Representatives of THE Mining Investment Event of the North (“THE Event”) joined Roy Wefuan, Manager, Client Success, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”), to open the market and celebrate THE Event’s 2024 conference. THE Event is Canada’s invitation-only Tier I Conference for Mining Companies, accredited investors, institutions, and funds. Showcasing the best of Canadian mining to a global audience. Featuring a mix of exploration, development, royalty companies and producers representing all commodities, THE Event also features keynotes and panels with well-known industry thought leaders.