Kevin Lai

The Empire Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio) (Empire Life-IP) is the investment portfolio division of The Empire Life Insurance Co., a life insurance and financial services company headquartered in Kingston, Ontario. Founded in 1923, the firm offers life insurance, investment products and employee benefits. Empire Life-IP manages the client's investment portfolio.

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.