Market Opens
REALPAC Opens the Market
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Michael Brooks, Chief Executive Officer, REALPAC, joined Ryan Thomas, Head, Business Development, Diversified Industries, Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, to open the market to celebrate 50 years as an organization. REALPAC is the national industry association dedicated to advancing the long-term vitality of Canada’s real property sector. REALPAC champions the industry’s contribution to a flourishing Canada, and help strengthen the economy through growing employment, facilitating investment in and development of real estate, protecting the environment and growing strong urban centres nationwide.ETF Providers Celebrating 30 Years of ETFs Opens the Market
Monday, March 9, 2020
2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of the world’s first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). To celebrate this milestone, as well as the rapid growth of the Canadian and global ETF markets, ETF providers joined Loui Anastasopoulos, President, Capital Formation, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to open the market. 2020 is also the year the Canadian ETF industry reached the milestone of $200 Billion in Assets under Management (AUM). TSX is home to over 31 ETF providers, with over 700 products.Major Drilling Group International Inc. Opens the Market
Friday, March 6, 2020
Denis Larocque, President & CEO, Major Drilling Group International Inc. (MDI), joined Michael Kousaie, Vice-President, Strategy and Product Innovation, Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, to open the market to celebrate 25 years listed on Toronto Stock Exchange. Major Drilling is a drilling services company primarily serving the mining industry. Established in 1980, the Company maintains field operations and offices in Canada, the United States, Mexico, South America, Asia, Africa and Europe. Major Drilling Group International Inc. commenced trading on Toronto Stock Exchange on March 8, 1995.GFL Environmental Inc. Opens the Market
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Patrick Dovigi, Founder and CEO, GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL), joined John McKenzie, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, TMX Group, to open the market. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, GFL provides comprehensive solid waste management, infrastructure & soil remediation and liquid waste management services through its platform of facilities across Canada and in 23 states in the U.S. GFL Environmental Inc. commenced trading on Toronto Stock Exchange on March 3, 2020.Peruvian Mining Delegation Opens the Market
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
An Peruvian mining delegation comprised of government officials and mining companies joined Guillaume Legare, Head, South America, Capital Formation, TMX Group, to open the market. Currently, there are 57 mining companies in Peru with 135 properties listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange. In 2019, these companies raised approximately $140 million in equity capital.
