Michele Bedford

Deloitte LLP provides audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services. Its services include advisory, audit, consulting, human capital, mergers and acquisitions, operations, regulatory, risk and resilience, strategy, tax and technology. The firm serves in financial services, manufacturing, real estate, technology, media, life science and consumer business industries. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

SED Systems is a developer and integrator of systems, products and services used in communications, test and control applications. Its products include satellite and cable modulators, decimator spectrum analyzer, planning and management systems, mission operations and monitor control systems, and test solutions. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

PageCloud, Inc. provides website creation services. It provides PageCloud, a solution that allows designers to create, edit, and design Web. The company was founded by Craig Fitzpatrick on November 25, 2013 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

DragonWave-X Canada, Inc. engages in the supply of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks. Its point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises, and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly. The firm offers packet and hybrid microwave, and network management. Its services include pre and post deployment. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Soquem, Inc. engages in the exploration and development of mineral resources. It offers a wide range of metals and minerals. The firm provides nonmetallic minerals on the royalty basis. The company was founded by Ren? L?vesque in 1965 and is headquartered in Val-d'Or, Canada.

Part of Flow Beverage Corp., Flow Water, Inc. is a Canadian company that delivers naturally alkaline spring water in a sustainable package. The company is based in Ottawa, Canada. Flow Water was acquired by RG One Corp. on June 30, 2021. The company's flagship product, Flow Original, is 100%% alkaline spring water with a pH of ±8.1 and naturally-occurring electrolytes and minerals. The company offers a variety of sizes to satisfy any thirst, and each eco-friendly container is made from sustainable materials. The company was founded in 2015 by Nicholas Reichenbach. Maurizio Patarnello has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

The Pythian Group, Inc. provides information technology services. Its infrastructure services include DBA Services for traditional and emerging technologies, cloud services, DevOps and infrastructure management. The firm’s data services include analytics as a service, custom analytics services, data warehouse modernization, advanced analytics and Big Data. Its clients include SaaS, media, gaming, financial services, and e-commerce companies. The company was founded by by Paul Vallée in 1997 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Hydro Ottawa Holding, Inc. engages in the generation and distribution of electricity. It also engages in renewable energy generation and energy conversation services. The company was founded on October 3, 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Startup Canada operates as a non-profit entrepreneurial organization. Its activities include national network of grassroots startup communities and community builders, startup connect, an online directory, network, and marketplace for the Canadian entrepreneur community, and high-impact social and mainstream media cultural campaigns, flagship events, and cross-sector initiatives. The company was founded by Victoria Lennox and Cyprian Szalankiewicz in May 2012 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute operates as a health center to understand, treat, and prevent heart disease. The firm's clinical departments include clinical care, cardiology, cardiac imaging, cardiac surgery, cardiac anesthesiology, cardiac prevention and rehabilitation, clinical services, biomedical engineering and diagnostic services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. provides gaming, entertainment and hospitality facilities. It operates lotteries, slots, casinos, resort casinos, and electronic bingo centers that offer gaming products, such as slot machine-related products, table games, security and surveillance, and cage and coin equipment products. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Defence Construction Canada provides construction services. It offers contracting, construction contract management, and related infrastructure services to the department of National Defense. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Ottawa, ON

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP provides legal services. It offers services in the areas of business law, litigation, and intellectual property. The company has offices in Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Waterloo Regions. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Gibraltar Ventures Fund One LP invests in companies located in Canada. The fund targets companies operating in the field of technology services. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements.

Neurolign Technologies, Inc. provides diagnostic solutions and novel therapeutics. It offers high precision medical devices and drug delivery technology. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

TKEES, Inc. manufactures and sells sandals and flip flops for girls. It offers its products through an online store. The company was founded by Carly Burnett and Jesse Burnett in 2009 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

BMO Financial Group, Inc. provides wealth management and other financial services. It is a diversified financial services provider which offer clients a broad range of personal, commercial, corporate and institutional financial services across Canada and in the United States through BMO Bank of Montreal, BMO Nesbitt Burns, BMO Capital Markets and Chicago-based subsidiary, Harris Bank. BMO Financial Group is located in Toronto, Canada

The Black Business & Professional Association is a non profit organization that addresses equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education, and economic development. Its events and programs include Harry Jerome Awards, Martin Luther King Celebration, National Black Business and Professional Convention, BBPA National Scholarships, Black Roots Bear Fruits, BBPA Exchange, BBPA Conversations, Young Professionals, and Community Tribute to Deputy Chief Sloly. The company was founded by Denham Jolly, Cynthia Reyes, Hamlin Grange, Pamela Appelt, Jean Augustine, Kamala- Jean Gopie, Bromley Armstrong, Al Mercury, and Al Hamilton in July 1983 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Steam Whistle Brewing is a Canadian craft brewery located in Toronto, Canada. Steam Whistle Brewing is known for its premium Pilsner, which is made with only four natural ingredients and adheres to the strict standards of the Bavarian Purity Act of 1516. The brewery is also a unique wedding venue and offers home beer delivery with free next-day delivery available for select areas. In addition to brewing great beer, Steam Whistle has a mandate to support the community. The Canadian company has a unique history spanning nearly 20 years, from a canoe trip in 1998 to becoming home to a premium Pilsner in 2018. The private company was founded in 1998 by Sybil Taylor, Cam Heaps, Greg Taylor, and Greg Cromwell, with Greg Taylor serving as CEO since then.

BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Canada) (BMO Capital Markets-Canada) is the Canadian brokerage arm of BMO Capital Markets Corp., a full-service financial services provider in the US. The firm was founded in 1817 and is a subsidiary of BMO Asset Management, Inc., which is owned by Bank of Montreal (NYSE, TSX: BMO) in Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, BMO Capital Markets-Canada provides full-service, institutional brokerage services to corporate, institutional and government clients around the world.

Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) is a Canadian company that offers home care and community support services in Nova Scotia. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The company has developed a software platform called VON Connect, which is designed for home and community care. The company is currently running a capital campaign to raise $10 million to purchase and implement this software across their organization. VON Canada provides a variety of services and programs to meet the needs of their clients. The CEO of the company is Jo-Anne Poirier.

The Bishop Strachan School provides education services. It provides education for day and boarding students from JK to Grade 12. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Inc. operates a pediatric health and research center. Its services include early childhood program, lifespan program, assistive technology program, special activities and playgroups, and respite services. The company was founded on May 17, 1974 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Local Health Integration Network provides health care services.