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Luc Fortin, President and Chief Executive Officer, TMX Global Markets and Post Trade, joined the Montréal Exchange team to celebrate Canada's Financial Literacy Month, as well as the end of the Montréal Exchange Options Trading Simulation Contest. Participants from across Canada started with a virtual portfolio valued at $100K and over six weeks, learned about options, strategized and traded to earn the highest returns, and the chance to win weekly cash prizes of $500, and ultimately the $5K grand prize and bragging rights as Canada's Top Options Trader. The Montréal Exchange would like to congratulate the grand prize winner of the contest–Canada's Top Options Trader, Aniket Shah. In addition, we remind Canadians that November is a good opportunity to invest in their financial well-being and set intentions about their finances.

Amanda Perran, Technology Sector Leader and Co-Leader, National Technology Fast 50 Program Leader, Deloitte (“Company”), and her team joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector, ��������, to open the market and celebrate the release list of Canada's 50 fastest-growing technology companies with the highest percentage revenue growth over a consecutive three-year period. Launched over 25 years ago, the Technology Fast 50™ program celebrates innovation, rapid revenue growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and the world-class achievements of the Canadian technology industry. Awards are presented in distinct categories that characterize and define the unique strengths of Canadian innovation. Winners include both public and private companies spanning a variety of industry sub-sectors from hardware, software, and telecommunications to emerging technology and digital media. Technology Fast 50 program winners are paving the way in their respective sectors and delivering growth and value both at home and beyond.

Jeff Musson, Executive Director of Coding for Veterans, and members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Listings, �������� (“TSX”), to open the market in observance of Remembrance Day. Coding for Veterans is celebrating 1,000 enrolments in its programs, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support Canadian military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Through specialized online training in software development, cybersecurity, and generative AI, the programs equip CAF members to build skills that lead to sustainable, rewarding careers in tech. Dedicated to honouring veteran service by offering pathways to high-demand tech roles, Coding for Veterans helps students go from deployment to employment. “It’s always a privilege to open the trading day at ��������,” said Jeff Musson. “What better way to honour veteran service as they transition into civilian life than by providing them with the necessary training that leads to lasting and lucrative second careers in software development and cybersecurity.”

Dr. Gordon McIvor, President, Empire Club Foundation and his team, joined David Clarke, Head of Government Affairs, TMX Group, to close the market and celebrate their new charitable partnership with TMX Group, aligned with a focus on youth and educational opportunities. The Empire Club Foundation is the charitable arm of the Empire Club of Canada and works to expand the reach of the Club by bringing underrepresented groups to the table. The Foundation is presently launching several exciting new programs that will reach many young people across the country and help to prepare them to be good citizens through a knowledge of civic discourse and how it works. By bringing more young people to the Club and getting them involved, the Foundation is helping prepare the leaders of tomorrow. This November 10th, the Foundation is hosting a Remembrance Day-themed event that will examine a group of girls who came together to grow and harvest food for rationed soldiers and Canadians , and in so doing opened the door for many Canadian women to play a far greater role in society.