The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution wholly owned by the government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial, investment and consulting services to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses. These services complement those of private sector financial institutions.

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Inc. drives the commercialization of cutting-edge research across key market sectors to build the economy of tomorrow and secure Ontario's global competitiveness. OCE also fosters the training and development of the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders, and is a key partner with Ontario's industry, universities, colleges, research hospitals, investors and governments. OCE's five Centres work in communications and information technology, earth and environmental technologies, energy, materials and manufacturing and photonics. OCE is funded in part by the government of Ontario and is a key partner in delivering Ontario's innovation agenda.

IBM is one of Canada’s leading providers of advanced information technology, products, services and business consulting expertise. IBM is dedicated to helping their clients innovate and succeed through the end-to-end transformation of their business models and the application of innovative technology and business solutions. IBM Canada and its wholly owned subsidiaries employ more than 20,000 regular full-time people across the country. In addition, IBM provides temporary employment for 3,800 people, including more than 700 students. With an investment of $377 million, IBM is Canada’s largest investor in software and IT services research and development.

The Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services (MSBCS) champions the small business community and enables the development of MSBCS firms along a continuum of growth to long-term economic prosperity, from the start-up entrepreneur to the innovative, growth-oriented company.

Deloitte, one of Canada’s leading professional services firms, provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through more than 6,100 people in 47 offices. The firm is dedicated to helping its clients and its people excel.

Fasken Martineau is a leading national business and litigation law firm in Canada. With over 580 lawyers in offices in many Canadian cities, New York, London and Johannesburg, we provide services to our clients in virtually all areas of the law, on a national and international basis.