Power Corporation of Canada

Trisura Group Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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TORONTO, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trisura Group Ltd. (“Trisura” or “Trisura Group”) (TSX: TSU) today announced the appointment of Lilia Sham to its Board of Directors and the retirement of Greg Morrison.

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  • TORONTO, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trisura Group Ltd. (“Trisura” or “Trisura Group”) (TSX: TSU) today announced the appointment of Lilia Sham to its Board of Directors and the retirement of Greg Morrison.
  • In addition, Trisura today announced that Sacha Haque is expected to stand for election to the Board of Directors at this year’s Annual General Meeting.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Lilia Sham to our Board of Directors and look forward to the expected election of Sacha Haque to our Board of Directors at our Annual General Meeting on June 3, 2024.
  • We look forward to the guidance Ms. Sham and Ms. Haque will provide as Trisura continues to execute its strategy.” said George Myhal, Chair, Board of Directors, Trisura Group Ltd.
    Mr. Myhal continued, “We would also like to thank Greg Morrison for his many contributions to Trisura.

Impressive $3.3M investment in Basic Mental Health Research

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Basic research is scientific research carried out primarily to expand knowledge and understanding rather than to directly address clinical or practical issues.

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  • Basic research is scientific research carried out primarily to expand knowledge and understanding rather than to directly address clinical or practical issues.
  • The Basics of Better Mental Health Program funds basic research that will provide insight into the causes and onset of mental health conditions, explore the neuropathological changes and information-processing deficits that may eventually lead to new directions for treatments and interventions, and explore the role of sex and gender in mental health.
  • "Brain research plays a critical role in increasing our understanding of the causes and onset of mental health conditions,” says the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
  • “I am thrilled to support the work being done through the Basics of Better Mental Health Program – this work will support better mental health for all Canadians.”
    “The inclusion of sex-specific biological considerations is instrumental in understanding the biological roots of mental health conditions,” says Dr. Viviane Poupon, President and CEO of Brain Canada.

IGM Financial Inc. to announce first quarter 2024 results on May 2, 2024

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WINNIPEG, MB, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) will announce its first quarter 2024 results after markets close on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) will announce its first quarter 2024 results after markets close on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
  • A live webcast of IGM Financial's first quarter 2024 results conference call will be available at Quarterly reporting (igmfinancial.com) on Friday, May 3 at 7am CT/8am ET.
  • James O'Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer, IGM Financial Inc., Luke Gould, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mackenzie Investments, Damon Murchison, President and Chief Executive Officer, IG Wealth Management and Keith Potter, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, IGM Financial Inc., will participate in the call.
  • An archived version of the webcast will also be available on IGM Financial Inc.'s website.

Great-West Lifeco President and CEO Paul Mahon to speak at the National Bank Financial Services Conference

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WINNIPEG MB, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco (TSX: GWO) announced today that Paul Mahon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Great-West Lifeco, will speak at the National Bank 22nd Annual Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

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  • WINNIPEG MB, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco (TSX: GWO) announced today that Paul Mahon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Great-West Lifeco, will speak at the National Bank 22nd Annual Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
  • The live webcast will be available and later archived in News and Events of Great-West Lifeco's website.
  • Great-West Lifeco is a Canadian headquartered, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and reinsurance businesses.
  • We operate in Canada, the United States and Europe under the brands Canada Life, Empower, and Irish Life.

Power Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter and 2023 Financial Results on March 20, 2024

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) ("Power Corporation") will release its fourth quarter and 2023 financial results on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after markets close.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) ("Power Corporation") will release its fourth quarter and 2023 financial results on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after markets close.
  • R. Jeffrey Orr, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Denis Le Vasseur, Vice-President and Controller, will discuss the results in a conference call and live audio webcast on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time).
  • To listen via telephone, please dial 1-800-319-4610 toll-free in North America or 416-915-3239 for local calls made in the Toronto area.
  • A replay of the conference call will be available from March 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) until May 7, 2024 by calling 1-855-669-9658 toll-free in North America, using the access code 0656#.

Power Corporation Announces Executive Appointment

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, Feb. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) ("Power Corporation" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Jake Lawrence as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2024.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Feb. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) ("Power Corporation" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Jake Lawrence as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2024.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Jake to Power Corporation," said R. Jeffrey Orr, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Lawrence will replace Mr. Gregory D. Tretiak, who joined Power Corporation in 2012 as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Lawrence will also serve as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Power Financial Corporation, a subsidiary of the Corporation.

Scotiabank announces departure of Jake Lawrence; Paul Scurfield and Michael Kruse take on expanded roles

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Mr. Lawrence joined Scotiabank in 2002, and has held progressively senior roles in Finance, Treasury and Global Banking and Markets, most recently leading the Bank's wholesale banking and capital markets business.

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  • Mr. Lawrence joined Scotiabank in 2002, and has held progressively senior roles in Finance, Treasury and Global Banking and Markets, most recently leading the Bank's wholesale banking and capital markets business.
  • The Bank recently announced the appointment of Paul Scurfield to Global Head, Capital Markets, Global Banking and Markets, and Michael Kruse now takes on the role of Interim Global Head, Corporate and Investment Banking, Global Banking and Markets.
  • Mr. Scurfield joined Scotiabank in 2019 with 20 years of capital markets experience at Bank of America in the U.S.
  • "I am pleased to have Paul and Michael playing expanded leadership roles as we focus on executing on our strategy and priorities for our Global Banking and Markets business.

Banzai Signs Over 220 Corporate Customers in January

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, celebrates the Company’s successful customer acquisitions efforts in January with the addition of over 150 new corporate customers to its impressive customer roster.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, celebrates the Company’s successful customer acquisitions efforts in January with the addition of over 150 new corporate customers to its impressive customer roster.
  • “We are thrilled about our recent customer acquisition efforts and can’t wait for what’s to come in 2024, as we are adding more MarTech offerings to our integrated family of products.
  • Our organic efforts are heavily supplemented by our acquisition targets that we expect will offer great cross-selling opportunities,” said Joe Davy, CEO and Founder of Banzai.
  • “I see Banzai well positioned to aggressively grow in 2024 and beyond.”

Institute of Corporate Directors announces 2024 Fellowship Award recipients

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced four senior corporate governance leaders as recipients of the 2024 ICD Fellowship Award .

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced four senior corporate governance leaders as recipients of the 2024 ICD Fellowship Award .
  • 2024 ICD Fellowship Award Recipients:
    Executive Chair of the Board, Transcontinental Inc., and Director, Power Corporation of Canada
    "Good governance drives strong corporate performance, and this year's inductees embody the excellence, integrity and leadership needed in Canadian boardrooms," says Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO.
  • To date, 105 directors across Canada have received the ICD Fellowship Award, including this year's recipients.
  • The awards will be presented at the Fellowship Awards Gala on June 5 in Toronto as part of the 2024 ICD National Director Conference & Fellowship Awards Gala .

Canada Life announces retirement of Jeff Macoun

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Fabrice Morin to become President and COO, Canada, Canada Life

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  • Fabrice Morin to become President and COO, Canada, Canada Life
    Fabrice Morin to become President and COO, Canada, Canada Life, effective February 16, 2024
    WINNIPEG, MB, Jan. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada Life today announced the upcoming retirement of  Jeff Macoun, President and COO of its Canadian operations, and the upcoming appointment of Fabrice Morin into the role.
  • Jeff has been with Canada Life for over 40 years, including the last six as President and Chief Operating Officer, Canada, Canada Life.
  • In that role, Jeff led the company to the historic milestone of coming together as one Canada Life brand and steered through the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19.
  • Fabrice joined Canada Life in 2019 from Power Corporation of Canada.