Lori E. Beak

Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is an organization that represents governance professionals in Canada. The organization is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization was established in 1994, with a mandate to be the voice of governance professionals. Its members deal with all matters affecting corporate governance, from board and committee processes, management and structure, disclosure, stakeholder engagement, legal and corporate compliance, as well as issues crucial to boards, their accountability, and oversight. GPC offers networking opportunities, information resources, an annual conference, professional development, advocacy, and strategic alliances.

The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) is a professional organization that aims to enhance the credibility and competency of the investor relations profession. CIRI has four chapters located in different regions. The organization also provides insights on ESG processes and reporting for issuers at various stages in their ESG journey. The non-profit company is based in Oakville, ON, Canada. CIRI provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy to support the IR community. The organization has over 500 members, with most responsible for IR at publicly-traded companies. Visible Alpha is a sponsor of CIRI that enhances the investment research process. CIRI publishes IR Directions, a magazine that explores current and emerging practices of board reporting and engagement. Nathalie Megann has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2004.

Avala Resources Ltd. operates as a mineral exploration company, which engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in the Republic of Serbia. The company explores foor gold and copper deposits. It holds interest in Timok Gold, Tulare Copper-Gold Porphyry and Lenovac projects. The company was founded on July 15, 2008 and is headquartered in Longueuil, Canada.