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CFO Moves Canada – week ending May 3, 2019

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CFO Moves in Canada this week include:

Freshii Inc. Colabor Group Inc. The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario
Erdene Resource Development Corp. Certarus Ltd. HEXO Corp.
Spirit Banner Capital Corp. Yongsheng Capital Inc. Avcorp Industries Inc.
LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. WELL Health Technologies Corp.

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Freshii Inc. [TORONTO] (TSX: FRII) announced that Craig De Pratto, Chief Financial Officer, has advised the Company that he will resign from the organization to pursue another opportunity. De Pratto joined Freshii in 2014. De Pratto will remain with Freshii until May 10th to assist with an orderly transition.

Colabor Group Inc. [BOUCHERVILLE, Québec] (TSX: GCL) announced the appointment of Pierre Gagné to the position of Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 27, 2019. Gagné has over 30 years of experience in finance and held Chief Financial Officer positions at large private and public companies such as FLS Transportation Services Limited, GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. and Cogeco Inc/Cogeco Cable Inc.

The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) [TORONTO] announced that Kathy Jenkins has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. She succeeds Michel Paradis who previously announced his forthcoming retirement. Jenkins was formerly Managing Director of Corporate Finance at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). Previously, she was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Global Wealth Management and Insurance at Scotiabank; Senior Vice President of Finance at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, and Vice President of Retail, Wealth and Infrastructure Finance at CIBC.

Erdne Resource Development Corp. [HALIFAX, Nova Scotia] (TSX: ERD) announced the appointment of Robert Jenkins as its Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Robert’s appointment coincides with the retirement of Kenneth MacDonald, who has served as Erdene’s CFO since inception. Jenkins joined Erdene as Vice President Business Strategy in 2018. Bob began his career with Deloitte LLP and from 2010 to 2017 he held a series of progressive finance roles with Brookfield Asset Management.

Clint Warkentin

Certarus Ltd. [CALGARY] announced the appointment of Clint Warkentin as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Certarus, he spent nine years with ATCO in progressively more senior roles including VP Treasurer, VP Finance & Risk, and Senior Financial Officer. Earlier in his career, Clint held senior positions at TD Securities, Superior Plus, and a renewable power company.

HEXO Corp. [GATINEAU, Quebec] (TSX: HEXO; NYSE-A: HEXO) announced that the nomination of Steve Burwash, Vice-President, Strategic Finance, as interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing Ed Chaplin.

Spirit Banner Capital Corp. [TORONTO] (TSX-V: SBCC.P) announced that effective Peter Schloo will be assuming the role of chief financial officer. Jing Peng has tendered his resignation as chief financial officer of the Corporation as a result of changes in circumstances relating to other business interests. Schloo has over 7 years of progressive experience across various industries including Mining, Insurance, Financial Institutions and Real Estate covering Assurance, Operations, Corporate and Business Development roles.

Yongsheng Capital Inc. [VANCOUVER] (TSX-V: YSC) announced that Chief Financial Officer Jin Kuang has left the Company to pursue other interests. Hilda Sung will assume the role of interim CFO until a permanent successor to Mr. Kuang is appointed.

Avcorp Industries Inc. [VANCOUVER] (TSX: AVP) announced that Ed Merlo will be leaving to pursue other endeavors. The Company’s Corporate Controller Amish Patel has been designated by the board of directors as the authorized signatory for certification of interim and annual financial statements.

LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. [TORONTO] (TSX-V: LME, OTCPINK: LMEFF) announced the appointment of Miles Nagamatsu as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Nagamatsu served as the Chief Financial Officer of numerous public and private companies, primarily in the mineral exploration and investment management sectors. Douglas Bolton resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.

WELL Health Technologies Corp. [VANCOUVER] (TSX-V: WELL) announced the appointment of Eva Fong as its Chief Financial Officer (‘CFO’). Fong will assume the CFO role from Brian Levinkind, who is transitioning to the position of Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. Fong was previously the Senior Vice President of M&A and Business Transformation at WELL. She has held leadership positions in various high-tech companies including PayPal, TIO Networks, SAP, and 360networks.

CFO Moves Canada – week ending January 18, 2019

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CFO Moves in Canada this week include:

Colabor Group Inc. Immunoprecise Antibodies Ltd. MgO Systems Ltd.
BWR Exploration Inc.

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Colabor Group Inc. [Boucherville, Québec] (TSX: GCL) announced that Mario Brin’s tenure as Interim Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has ended by mutual agreement.

Immunoprecise Antibodies Ltd. [VICTORIA] (TSX-V: IPA, OTC PINK: IPATF) announced that it has appointed Lisa Helbling as Chief Financial Officer. Helbling previously served as the CFO at Anchor Ingredients. Helbling also held the CFO position at TMI Hospitality from December 2011 – December 2017. Prior to working at TMI, Helbling worked at Otter Tail Corporation, from February 2002 – December 2011.

MgO Systems Ltd. [CALGARY] welcomed Meghan Perry as Chief Financial Officer. Perry joins MgO Systems after a diverse finance career starting with Deloitte LLP, PROTERES Consulting and as CFO of Hop Composting Ltd.

BWR Exploration Inc. [TORONTO] (TSX-V: BWR) announced that Victor Hugo has replaced Daniel Crandall as its Chief Financial Officer. Victor Hugo is senior financial analyst at Marrelli Support Services Inc. Victor has served as CFO for several TSX Venture Exchange companies. Hugo succeeds Daniel Crandall (CPA, CGA), who has served as the company’s CFO since October 2012.

CFO Moves Canada – week ending September 14, 2018

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CFO Moves in Canada this week include:

Fiera Capital Corporation DREAM GLOBAL REIT DREAM OFFICE REIT
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. Colabor Group Inc. Pieridae Energy Limited
Broadway Gold Mining Ltd. Sokoman Iron Corp. Eve & Co
Rover Metals Corp.

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Donald LeCavalier

Fiera Capital Corporation [MONTREAL] (TSX: FSZ) announced the appointment of Donald LeCavalier to Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2018. Mr. LeCavalier will build on the strong foundation created by John Valentini, who served as Fiera Capital’s Chief Financial Officer since September 2015. Mr. Valentini has become President and Chief Executive Officer of the Firm’s private investments. Most recently, Mr. Lecavalier served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Affairs at TC Transcontinental. Throughout his career, Mr. LeCavalier also led major strategic projects at Transat, Donohue and SNC-Lavalin Group.

DREAM GLOBAL REIT [TORONTO] (TSX: DRG.UN) announced the appointment of Rajeev Viswanathan as the Trust’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Viswanathan was formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Office REIT and has 18 years experience. Prior to joining Dream he was Senior Vice President, Finance at Brookfield Asset Management. Viswanathan replaces Tamara Lawson, who has decided to pursue another employment opportunity.

DREAM OFFICE REIT [TORONTO] (TSX: D.UN) announced the appointment of Jay Jiang as the Trust’s Chief Financial Officer effective September 14, 2018. Mr. Jiang was formerly the Senior Vice President of Strategic Finance of Dream. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Jiang was part of the equity research team at BMO Capital Markets. Previously, he was a manager at Ernst & Young LLP in the financial services assurance and advisory group. Mr. Jiang replaces Rajeev Viswanathan, who will become Chief Financial Officer of Dream Global REIT.

Brookfield Business Partners L.P. [TORONTO] (NYSE: BBU, TSX: BBU.UN) announced the appointment of Jaspreet Dehl as Chief Financial Officer of Brookfield Business Partner. Ms. Dehl succeeds Craig Laurie, who will take on a new role overseeing Capital Markets, Finance and Planning for Brookfield Business Partners and its portfolio company operations as Managing Partner. Jaspreet has been with Brookfield since 2011.

Colabor Group Inc. [BOUCHERVILLE, Québec] (TSX: GCL) announced the departure of Jean-François Neault, its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Company appointed Mario Brin as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer by interim. Prior to joining Colabor, Brin worked at Garda World as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer where he focused on the US cash service business. Prior to Garda World, he held various management positions, including Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Naya Waters and Vice President – Corporate Finance and Treasury for CGI Group.

Pieridae Energy Limited [CALGARY] (TSX-V: PEA) announced the appointment of Melanie Litoski as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company. Ms. Litoski is expected to begin her role as CFO on October 1, 2018. Litoski succeeds Mario Racicot who retired as CFO of the Company effective September 1st, 2018. Alfred Sorensen, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will assume the responsibilities of CFO during the interim period until September Pieridae Energy Limited 30, 2018. Ms. Litoski is currently Chief Financial Officer for Founders Advantage Capital Corp. (March 2018 to present) and her prior positions include Vice President, Controller for Dollar Financial Group (2014 – March 2018), Vice President, Finance and Controller for ENMAX Corporation (2008 – 2014), Chief Financial Officer of First Canada, a transportation company (2005 – 2008) and Controller of RST Industries (2001-2005), a division of JD Irving.

Broadway Gold Mining Ltd. [VANCOUVER] (TSX-V: BRD, OTCQB: BDWYF) announced the appointment of Eric Myung as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Myung is a Senior Financial Analyst for Marrelli Support Services Inc. (“MSSI”) and will provide services through MSSI.

Sokoman Iron Corp. [St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador] (TSX-V: SIC) announced that John Ryan has resigned as CFO and Director of the Company to pursue other opportunities. Sokoman welcomes Eric Myung as its new CFO. Mr. Myung is a Senior Financial Analyst of Marrelli Support Services Inc. and has previously worked in a public accounting firm focused on small and medium business for seven years.

Eve & Co Incorporated [TORONTO] (TSX-V: EVE) announced that it has appointed Landon Roedding as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 23, 2018. Previously, Mr. Roedding was Controller at Blue Goose Capital Corp. Prior to his role at Blue Goose Capital, Mr. Roedding was Director, Financial Reporting at Kinross Gold, and Senior Manager of Financial Reporting at Sherritt International Inc.

Rover Metals Corp. [VANCOUVER] (TSX-V: ROVR) announced the resignation of Keith Minty and the appointment of Saurabh Handa as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company. Saurabh Handa is a Partner at Invictus Accounting Group and has over 10 years of experience in the mining industry working mostly with public and private mining companies. His prior positions include: the CFO for Titan Mining Corporation, Vice President, Finance for Imperial Metals Corp., CFO for Meryllion Resources Corp., CFO for Yellowhead Mining Inc., and Corporate Controller for SouthGobi Resources Ltd. Saurabh also currently serves as a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for K92 Mining Inc.

CFO Moves Canada – week ending March 6, 2015

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CFO Moves in Canada this week include:

SQI Diagnostics Inc. Emera Inc. Colabor Group Inc.
Black Diamond Group Limited Carmanah Atlanta Gold Inc.
Rye Patch Gold Corp. ThermoCeramix Corporation Athabasca Minerals Inc.

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SQI Diagnostics Inc. (TSX-V: SQD) announced it has appointed Lennie Ryer as CFO. Mr. Ryer previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President of Finance at ConjuChem Biotechnologies Inc. Mr. Ryer also worked at Paladin Labs Inc. from 1999-2001, in the position of CFO and VP Finance. Mr. Ryer was formerly the managing partner of the Montreal office of BDO.

Emera Inc. (EMA: TSX) announced that Scott Balfour, currently EVP and Chief Financial Officer, will take on the new position of Chief Operating Officer, Northeast United States and Caribbean.

Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) announced the appointment of Joane Demers as director of the Corporation. Ms. Demers has been a consultant with Gestion Exécutive JD for more than 10 years. She was previously Vice-President and Controller of National Bank of Canada. Before joining National Bank, Ms. Demers was Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of TVA Group Inc. for five years and Director of Finance and Treasurer at Gaz Métropolitain for five years. She currently serves on the boards of other Quebec companies.

Black Diamond Group Limited (TSX: BDI) announced the appointment of Marshall McRae to Black Diamond’s Board of Directors. Mr. McRae was Executive Vice President of the Company until the end of 2014, which followed him serving as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He is currently a director and the chair of the audit committees of Athabasca Oil Corporation and Gibson Energy Inc.

Carmanah announced that Evan Brown will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. In 2005 he joined Goldman Sachs in Grand Cayman where he remained until 2011 when he took a position with York Capital in New York. In 2012 Evan returned to Canada and most recently was Vice President with State Street. Carmanah’s current Chief Financial Officer, Stuart Williams, will remain with the Company as Corporate Controller.

Atlanta Gold Inc. (TSX-V: ATG) announced that Peili Miao has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company. Prior to her appointment as CFO, Ms. Miao held the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company since May 2014.

Rye Patch Gold Corp. (TSX-V: RPM) announced the appointment of Tony Wood as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).  Along with his CFO responsibilities, Mr. Wood will continue in his current role as Vice President of Corporate Development. Most recently he was the CFO for Prodigy Gold Inc. Alnesh Mohan, Partner at Quantum Advisory Partners LLP, completed his service as interim CFO of Rye Patch.

ThermoCeramix Corporation (TSX-V: TCX) announced the appointment of Shaun Parmar to the position of Chief Financial Officer, replacing current Chief Financial Officer, Joseph Mah. Mr. Mah, who has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since March 31, 2014, will continue with the Company, working closely with Mr. Parmar. Before joining the Company, Mr. Parmar was an independent business consultant, prior to which he was the Group Director, Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Development of Bharti Enterprises Limited. Before this, Mr. Parmar held a number of increasingly senior management positions with leading Canadian companies such as Canada Steamship Lines Inc., Canadian Pacific Railway, BCE Inc., Bell Canada International Inc., Telesystem International Wireless Inc. and Gildan Inc., where he was Vice-President, Business Development and Corporate Treasurer.

Athabasca Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: ABM) announced that William Woods has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Woods has experience through his roles as Finance Manager for Rio Grande Mining; Chief Financial Officer for Liberty Mines Inc.; Vice-President Finance and Corporate Controller for Northern Transportation Company Limited; Controller for Montana Tunnels Mining Inc.; Controller for Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc.; Controller for Homestake Mining; Administration Superintendent for Black Hawk Mining; and Buyer Analyst, Accounting Supervisor and Cost Analyst for Inco Limited. In addition to these roles throughout his career, Mr. Woods has also served as Chief Financial Officer, Vice-President of Finance and Controller for a variety of public and private companies operating in North America.

CFO Moves Canada – week ending May 17, 2013

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CFO Moves in Canada this week include:

Capstone Mining Corp. Alexander Nubia International Inc. Kensington Court Ventures Inc.
Biologix Hair Inc. eShippers Management Ltd. McCoy Corporation
Colabor Group Inc. Extendicare Inc. Eagle Mountain Gold
Brookwater Ventures Inc.  

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Capstone Mining Corp. (TSX: CS) announced the appointment of D. James Slattery as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Mr. Slattery spent the last eight years spent as the CFO of Inmet Mining Corporation. Before joining Inmet he held various senior management roles, including Vice President and CFO for Wescast Industries, and CFO for Canadian General Tower Ltd.

Alexander Nubia International Inc. (TSX-V: AAN) announced that Justin Blanchet has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Blanchet replaces Paul Robertson who resigned as of May 10, 2013.

Kensington Court Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: KCT) announced that James P. Taylor has joined the Company as CFO, replacing Albert Wu. Most recently, Mr. Taylor served as CFO for Cyber Development Group International, LLC. He was also previously the CFO of Novocon International, Inc, Peer 1 Network Enterprises, Inc, Fibrox Technology, Ltd, Corelink Data Centers LLC and others.

Biologix Hair Inc. (OTC: BLGX) appointed J. Gregory Wilson as Chief Financial Officer. In 2005, Greg was part of the group that founded Paramount Gold & Silver Corp. In early 2009, he co-founded and led the financing of a renewable energy company. Greg continues to sit on the Board of Directors.

eShippers Management Ltd. (TSX-V: EPX.H) announced that John Parker has been appointed to succeed John Jardine as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. John Parker is a Chartered Accountant and a senior partner with Buckley Dodds Parker LPP. Mr. Parker brings to the Company a wide breath of expertise gained from 25 years in public and private practice, holding various positions with companies as a Chief Financial Officer, Vice-President, Finance, Controller, Senior Manager and Operations Director. Mr. Parker has served on the board of directors of Island Savings Credit Union for 15 years, most recently chairing both the Audit and Nominations Committees. Mr. Parker is also a past Trustee of the Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia and a current member of the Practice Review and Licensing Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia.

McCoy Corporation (TSX: MCB) announced the appointment and promotion of Jacob Coonan as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Jacob was previously Interim CFO. Mr. Coonan was a Senior Manager at KPMG where he worked for eight years prior to joining McCoy Corporation as the Company’s Vice President, Finance in January 2012.

Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) announced the appointment of Jean-François Neault as the Corporation’s Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Neault will succeed Michel Loignon. Mr. Loignon will remain with the organization as Vice-President, Business Development of Colabor Group Inc. Since 2010, Mr. Neault held the position of Vice-President, Finance and Administration of Cascades Tissue Group. He had previously held the position of Vice-President, Financial Planning and Corporate Strategy at Atrium Innovations Inc., as well as other senior management positions with various entities of Cascades Inc.

Extendicare Inc. (TSX: EXE) announced that Dylan Mann will be appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to replace Doug Harris upon his retirement on July 5, 2013. Mr. Mann is a former executive of the Company’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Extendicare Health Services, Inc. (EHSI). He joined EHSI in August 2006 as Director of Internal Audit and was promoted to Vice President and Controller in May 2011, a position he held until his departure in August 2012. Since leaving EHSI in 2012, Mr. Mann has been serving as the Vice President, Controller at Brookdale Senior Living.

Eagle Mountain Gold Corp. (TSX-V: Z) announced the appointment of Geoff Watson as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Mr. Watson will remain on the Eagle Mountain Board of Directors, on which he has served since September

Brookwater Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: BW) appointed Paul Bozoki as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Since October 2010, Mr. Bozoki has served as Chief Financial Officer of several junior resource companies listed on both the TSX and the TSX-V. Mr. Bozoki began his career at Ernst & Young LLP where he spent six years auditing clients predominately in the mining industry. The appointment of Mr. Bozoki follows the resignation of Sam Yik as Chief Financial Officer of Brookwater.