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The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is a government-owned institutional fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Founded in 1965, CDPQ manages the funds of several depositor groups primarily for public and parapublic pension and insurance plans which pay out benefits to more than two million Quebecers each year.

Le Devoir, Inc. operates as an online newspaper. It publishes articles talk about history, politics, culture, society issues, economy, arts, sports, and sciences. The company was founded by Henri Bourassa on January 10, 1910 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Hydro-Qu?bec engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. It supplies residential and businesses. The company was founded on April 14, 1944 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

International Trademark Association, Inc. operates association of brand owners and professionals to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property. It also operates through the offices located in Brussels, Santiago, Shanghai, Singapore and Washington and representatives in Geneva and New Delhi. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Investissements Mondias, Inc. is a Canadian company.

Business Development Bank of Canada provides commercial banking services. It offers business loans and consulting services to help Canadian businesses grow, both at home and abroad. The firm also offers a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital through its subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (SSgA) is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montreal, Quebec with an additional office in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1991 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors International Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSgA provides asset allocation models on a non-discretionary basis to investment advisers and other financial institutions. They also provide investment advice to pensions and profit-sharing plans.

Optimum Asset Management, Inc. (OAM) is a Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Optimum Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Gampoti, Inc. OAM provides portfolio management services to pension funds, corporations, insurance companies, foundations, religious orders, professional associations and private clients. They also manage the Optimum family of mutual funds. OAM is a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients.

BDC Venture Capital (BDC Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1975. The firm is headquartered in Québec, Canada.

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

Bimcor, Inc. is a Canadian pension fund manager headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of BCE Inc. (formerly known as Bell Canada Enterprises Inc.) (TSX: BCE), a telecommunication holding company for the Bell Canada corporate group. Bimcor manages the assets mainly on behalf of pension funds of BCE and their various subsidiaries and affiliates.

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), locally known as Office d'investissement des régimes de pensions du secteur public, is a government-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The firm was founded by the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Act in 1999. PSP Investments invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force.

Desjardins General Insurance Group, Inc. provides property and casualty insurance services. Its insurance products include property, auto, and business insurance. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in L?vis, Canada.

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is a professional organization that provides education, advocacy, and networking opportunities for intellectual property (IP) law practitioners. The organization is based in Arlington, VA and offers a variety of resources for its members, including access to committees focused on specific areas of IP law, continuing legal education (CLE) courses, and publications such as the quarterly journal and Innovate magazine. AIPLA also advocates for policies that support the protection of IP rights and provides resources for students and the public.

The Québec Bar Association is a professional organization that oversees the practice of over 29,000 lawyers in all areas of law. The organization is based in Montréal, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada. The mission of the association is to ensure the protection of the public, contribute to accessible and quality justice, and defend the rule of law.

Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec operates as a self-regulatory body that governs Quebec's professional engineers. The firm specifically admits and supports its members, monitors and improves engineering practice and implements a disciplinary framework. It also conducts specific activities to promote prevention, raise the profile of the profession, improve and maintain competencies and ensure that engineers fulfill their ethical and professional obligations in their professional practice. The company was founded in February 14, 1920 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Gestion Univalor LP Provides research services. Its services include researcher services, and industry and investors services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Groupe Pierre Belvédère, Inc. distributes stationery products, educational games and toys, festive ornaments and accessories. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in LaSalle, Canada.

Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Inc. operates as a symphony orchestra music. It specializes in symphonic and classical music. The firm provides concerts and tickets and educational activities. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Intellectual Property Institute of Canada operates as a professional association of patent agents, trademark agents, and lawyers practicing in all areas of intellectual property (IP) law. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Hydro-Québec Industech, Inc. distributes and transports electricity. The Canadian company is ultimately controlled by the Province of Québec.

Accès Capital Québec Inc (Accès Capital Québec) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Serge Olivier. The firm is headquartered in Québec, Canada.

LeddarTech, Inc. develops and markets 3D detection and tracking systems. The firm?s solutions include auto and mobility LiDAR platform, mobility LiDAR and Specialty LiDAR modules, Sensor fusion and perception. It also offers its applications for passenger cars, autonomous shuttles, robotaxi, commercial and delivery vehicles. The company was founded by Yvan Mimeault, David Gilbert and Marc Tremblay in 2007 and is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.

Intelia Technologies, Inc. provides custom electronic products and services. Its products include control and automation, data acquisition system, communication and networking, operator interfaces and displays, power electronics, and sensors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Joliette, Canada.

Samasource Impact Sourcing, Inc. provides data services for artificial intelligence teams. It delivers enterprise digital services through a crowdsourcing platform. The firm specializes in image, video, and sensor data annotation and validation for machine learning algorithms in industries including automotive, navigation, biotech, agriculture, and manufacturing. The company was founded by Leila Janah in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Kinova, Inc. designs and manufactures robots. It offers robotic arms, actuators, grippers, and related software. The company was founded by Charles Deguire and Louis-Joseph C. L'Écuyer in 2006 and is headquartered in Boisbriand, Canada.

Aequitas Innovations, Inc. provides exchange business services. It offers a platform to connect all participants in the private markets including dealers, issuers, investors, and other participants and will create new efficiencies by extending connections, streamlining work processes, and providing access to data about activity in the private markets. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

PSP Investments Canada, Inc. (Private Equity) (PSP Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of The Public Sector Pension Investment Board founded in 2004. It is headquartered in Québéc, Canada.

Novidev Sante Active, Inc. produces and distributes fruit juices. It manufactures fruit juice under the Anti+ brand. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Laurier, Canada.

Newtrax Technologies, Inc. supplies electronic safety, productivity and analytics products to the global underground hard rock mining industry. The company was founded by Alexandre Cervinka and Vincent Kassis in 2008 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Quadreal Property Group LP engages in the provision of leasing services. It develops residential, office, retail and industrial projects. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

British Columbia Investment Corp (Private Equity) (BCI) is a private equity subsidiary of BC Investment Management Corp. founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia.

Etablissements Sauvage SAS provides maintenance and repair services for light motor vehicles. The private company is based in Arques, France.