Power Corporation of Canada

The next era of the internet: CDL-Montreal launches Web3 stream for ventures aimed at disrupting established business models

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Alongside CDL-Torontos Blockchain stream, the Web3 stream will deepen CDLs commitment to the field.

Key Points: 
  • Alongside CDL-Torontos Blockchain stream, the Web3 stream will deepen CDLs commitment to the field.
  • The Blockchain stream, founded in 2018, is for ventures based around technologies core to the advancement of blockchain technology with a specific focus on DeFi.
  • The CDL-Montreal Web3 stream will focus on founders experimenting with new business models leveraging blockchain technologies.
  • A Web3 stream launching at CDL-Montreal is an exciting prospect for future cohorts of Web3 entrepreneurs.

IG Wealth Management Works With Carbon Streaming Corporation to Deliver Funds That Align With Global Effort to Reach Net Zero

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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For the Portfolios first year, carbon credits have been purchased and retired from the world-renowned Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve (Rimba Raya).

Key Points: 
  • For the Portfolios first year, carbon credits have been purchased and retired from the world-renowned Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve (Rimba Raya).
  • Teaming up with IG, one of Canadas leading wealth management firms, on this initiative is an exciting and vital innovation we are proud to facilitate for Canadian investors, said Justin Cochrane, CEO, Carbon Streaming.
  • This collaboration delivers on two of our key strategic pillars, establishing partnerships for climate action and furthering global net-zero.
  • We are thrilled to work with Carbon Streaming to offer Canadians a truly impactful way to support climate action while planning for their financial future, said Damon Murchison, President and CEO, IG Wealth Management.

IG WEALTH MANAGEMENT WORKS WITH CARBON STREAMING CORPORATION TO DELIVER FUNDS THAT ALIGN WITH GLOBAL EFFORT TO REACH NET ZERO

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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For the Portfolios' first year, carbon credits have been purchased and retired from the world-renowned Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve ("Rimba Raya").

Key Points: 
  • For the Portfolios' first year, carbon credits have been purchased and retired from the world-renowned Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve ("Rimba Raya").
  • "Teaming up with IG, one of Canada's leading wealth management firms, on this initiative is an exciting and vital innovation we are proud to facilitate for Canadian investors."
  • "This collaboration delivers on two of our key strategic pillars, establishing partnerships for climate action and furthering global net-zero."
  • Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of advisors located across Canada.

Power Corporation Announces Election of Directors

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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MONTRAL, May 12, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -In accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange Company Manual, Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) is issuing this news release to disclose that the nominees listed in its Management Proxy Circular dated March 17, 2022 were elected as its Directors.

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  • MONTRAL, May 12, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -In accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange Company Manual, Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) is issuing this news release to disclose that the nominees listed in its Management Proxy Circular dated March 17, 2022 were elected as its Directors.
  • The detailed results of the vote at its virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today are set forth below.
  • On a vote by ballot, each of the following nominees proposed by management was elected as a Director:

The Canadian Business Hall of Fame welcomes 600 Guests for the 43rd Induction Ceremony & Celebration in support of JA Canada

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Inductees to the Order of the Business Hall of Fame have each made outstanding contributions to the economic well-being of communities throughout the country.

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  • Inductees to the Order of the Business Hall of Fame have each made outstanding contributions to the economic well-being of communities throughout the country.
  • To all the Inductees, the Canadian Business Hall of Fame, and to Junior Achievement Canada, congratulations and thank you."
  • The Canadian Business Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding lifetime achievements of Canada's most distinguished business leaders.
  • Since 1979, more than 200 business leaders have been inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.

Great-West Lifeco announces election of Directors

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Great-West Lifeco is an international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and reinsurance businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Great-West Lifeco is an 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, Putnam Investments, and Irish Life.
  • At the end of 2021, our companies had approximately 28,000 employees, 215,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners all serving over 33 million customer relationships across these regions.
  • Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto (TSX) Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's returns as Canada's largest fundraiser for dementia

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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TORONTO, May 3, 2022 /CNW/ -On the weekend of May 28-29, Canadians will once again lace-up for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's ("the Walk"), Canada's largest fundraiser in support of the more than half a million Canadians living with dementia, their families, friends and caregivers.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 3, 2022 /CNW/ -On the weekend of May 28-29, Canadians will once again lace-up for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's ("the Walk"), Canada's largest fundraiser in support of the more than half a million Canadians living with dementia, their families, friends and caregivers.
  • Now in its fifth year, the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's has raised more than $21 million since inception.
  • "Together, with our visionary partners IG Wealth Management, and thousands of our supporters from coast to coast, we encourage Canadians to join this year's Walk.
  • IG Wealth Management has $116.3 billion in assets under advisement as of March 31, 2022 and is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies.

Power Corporation Changes the Time of its First Quarter 2022 Financial Results Conference Call and Live Audio Webcast on May 12, 2022

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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MONTRAL, April 29, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) ("Power Corporation") today announced that the conference call and live audio webcast during which R. Jeffrey Orr, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Gregory D. Tretiak, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Power Corporation's first quarter 2022 financial results will now take place at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRAL, April 29, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) ("Power Corporation") today announced that the conference call and live audio webcast during which R. Jeffrey Orr, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Gregory D. Tretiak, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Power Corporation's first quarter 2022 financial results will now take place at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
  • A question and answer period with analysts will follow the presentation.
  • The live audio webcast and presentation materials will be available at: https://powercorporation.com/en/investors/events-presentations/ .
  • Power Corporation is an international management and holding company that focuses on financial services in North America, Europe and Asia.

Power Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2022 Financial Results on May 11, 2022

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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MONTRAL, April 28, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) ("Power Corporation") will release its first quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, after markets close.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRAL, April 28, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW) ("Power Corporation") will release its first quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, after markets close.
  • R. Jeffrey Orr, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Gregory D. Tretiak, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the results in a conference call and live audio webcast on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 9:00a.m.
  • A webcast archive will also be available on Power Corporation's website.
  • Power Corporation is an international management and holding company that focuses on financial services in North America, Europe and Asia.

IG Wealth Management Tax Study: More Than One-Third of Canadians Feel They're Leaving Money on the Table This Tax Season

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Further, they are expressing doubt as to whether they are taking full advantage of all the tax benefits available to them.

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  • Further, they are expressing doubt as to whether they are taking full advantage of all the tax benefits available to them.
  • Other key findings include:
    Under half (40 per cent) feel very confident they are taking advantage of all tax deductions that are available to them.
  • 72 per cent are confident they will claim appropriate Covid-related tax deductions while just 50 per cent reported having a good understanding of them.
  • "Our study clearly shows that the overwhelming majority of Canadians are being responsible and intend to file their taxes before the deadline," said Damon Murchison, President and CEO, IG Wealth Management.