Pete Frehner

World Heart Corp. develops artificial heart and related technologies. The company was founded on April 1, 1996 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Ascentify Learning Media, Inc. operates a cloud-based workforce language, communication and skills training and assessment platform. It is a developer of technology to support the delivery of Learning Media to a variety of audiences. The firm has been involved in many educational application projects around the world, with a goal of improving the effectiveness of the programs training outcomes, often with audiences who have low language or reading abilities. The company was founded by Richard Stanton, Rene Faucher and Elias Diamantopoulos in September 2009 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Part of Bodycote Plc, Ortech Corp. is a leading supplier and distributor of electrical products such as metal boxes, LED lighting, HVAC products, electrical fireplaces, and various electrical products. Ortech is based in Mississauga, Canada. Ortech was acquired by Bodycote Plc from Province of Ontario on January 01, 1999 for $2.57 million. Since its inception in 2001, Ortech has expanded from a supplier of a small line of lighting fixtures to a national supplier with unlimited potential.

GrowthWorks Commercialization Fund Ltd invests in venture and non-venture small and medium sized companies located in Canada with growth potential and sustainable competitive advantages. It targets companies operating in the fields of technology, life sciences, advanced materials, alternative energy, computer software, hardware and software. It takes a seat on the board of directors and provides financing in the form of equity and debt for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $0.2 to 2 million per company. It makes follow on investments and also considers co-investments with other investors. It invests in both public and private venture investments.

GrowthWorks Canadian Fund Ltd invests in companies located in Canada with potential for growth and proven management teams. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, software, communications & networking, hardware, internet, alternative energy, cleantech, advanced materials and environmental technologies. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements and also acquires minority stake in the company.

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization designs and implements plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Cathay Forest Products Corp. is a forestry products company, which manages standing timber properties and developing tree plantations in the People's Republic of China and Russia. Its products include poplar plantations, standing timber and round wood trading. Cathay Forest Products was founded on March 11, 1987 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Walton Ontario Land LP 1 provides investment Advice. The company was founded on October 2, 2009 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

6N Silicon, Inc. manufactures silicon for solar power generation. The company was founded in 2006 by Scott Nichol and is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.

The Law Society of Upper Canada engages in the provision of legal services. The company was founded in 1797 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Pet Valu Canada, Inc. supplies and retails pet foods. It offers various food and supplies for dogs, cats, caged and wild birds, fish, reptiles, and small animals and nonfood products, such as rawhide products, collars, leashes, flea & tick products, pet cages & carriers, dog & cat toys, and other pet-related accessories. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

VIA Rail Canada, Inc. operates as a national passenger rail service company. The company also offers travel packages for domestic and foreign tourists along with basic intercity transportation. VIA Rail Canada was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Montr?al, Canada.

Photowatt Technologies, Inc. manufactures photovoltaic and solar energy products. It offers installation kits and solar power systems. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Canada.

Ontario Power Generation, Inc. generates and distributes electricity. It provides nuclear, hydroelectric, and thermal power generation through wind turbine, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and thermal stations. The company was founded on December 1, 1998 and 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.