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Welcome to the Book of Lists

There’s nothing like news you can use. That’s certainly how we hope you’ll feel about our latest edition of the Book of Lists, one of our readers’ perennial favourites. And it’s no wonder, as every year it keeps delivering up-to-date data, listings and factoids about almost every aspect of business in Ottawa you can think of. In fact, we like to believe that the Book of Lists remains a truly unique source of hard-toaccess information on local companies.

In this digital age where most of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information that comes at us each day, we hope this Book of Lists will serve as a reference tool and guide. We like to believe it will be useful as you follow business leads, look to expand your professional network, or simply want to know more about the local business community.

On the following pages, you’ll find detailed facts and figures on more than 600 companies. For ease of use, we’ve divided the publication into four sections that focus on the city’s key economic sectors.

The rankings of the largest firms, broken down into dozens of industry categories, are at the heart of the Book of Lists. We’ve also included interesting editorial features and latest news about the various sectors and highlighted notable business people in our community.

Of course, compiling and updating this publication takes a lot of work over several months and much of the credit has to go to OBJ’s Lisa Thibodeau, Liam Curran, and our fabulous design team led by Tanya Connolly-Holmes.

This year’s edition is chock-a-block full of information on some of the city’s largest businesses, most innovative companies, and leading business people. We hope it will find a spot on your desk/ desktop for many months to come.

Anne Howland Editor in Chief

INSIGHTS SECTOR

Recession will drive employees back to the office, HR exec argues

BY CAROLINE PHILLIPS

The rising risk of a recession could give bosses the leverage they need to get their remote workforce back into the office, especially if employees want to hold onto their jobs, says the head of an Ottawabased executive search firm.

“I think that’s going to push people back to the office more regularly,” said Keynote Search CEO and co-founder James Baker. “Based on the ongoing conversations we have with employers of all sizes, the general sentiment is that organizations are looking for better output and engagement from their teams.”

James Baker, CEO and co-founder, Keynote Search

that usually involves trimming some fat.

“In many organizations, if the employer has a choice between two people: one who they can see, can interact directly with, and another who works completely remote, I think we’re going to see a lot of businesses start to say, ‘I want people who are going to be part of our culture and alongside us through what is coming.’ I think that’s going to cause a real ripple in the market.”

including Shopify and Hootsuite.

“Honestly, there are two opposite worlds existing at the same time,” Baker said. “This is all happening while companies are still feeling like there’s an ongoing shortage of affordable talent. So this is a really confusing time for business leaders.”

The Ottawa business community has not had an easy time, said Baker of the ongoing pandemic, not to mention the Freedom Convoy protests that shut down the downtown core for weeks last winter.

“I do worry for local businesses. I think they’ve had a tough run of it. Business owners have not been particularly vocal about their problems because they’ve been so scared about losing people during the labour shortages. They had to accommodate employees’ needs over and above business needs at times and I think that pendulum will need to swing back slightly.”

Keynote Search, which has offices in Ottawa, Toronto and Mississauga, works predominantly with private businesses and non-profit organizations to help them with critical hiring needs from the management to executive level. Baker has been hearing from employers that productivity in the workplace has decreased and they feel that the fatigue of remote work has been a contributing factor.

“The biggest complaint I’m getting from business leaders is, ‘I’m not getting the same value from my employees for what I’m spending as I was before.’ Salaries have gone up but productivity has gone down. Employers are saying, ‘I’m spending more, getting less.’”

Ottawa needs to stay productive if it wants to compete on a higher level, Baker stressed. “I think you’ll see Toronto, which is a bigger corporate city, promote larger wide-scale HR policies that will almost push people back to the office. We have to keep pace because our competitors are no longer just Ottawa businesses. We compete nationally and internationally.”

Baker said that many companies are facing cash constraints that are affecting all areas of their business and that’s got employers questioning how they’re going to deal with the potential impact of an economic downturn.

“This recession isn’t going to be a surprise to anyone; we’ve had well over 10 years of economic growth and the signs are all there. The majority of small and medium businesses are already feeling the pressure of inflation and it’s having a knock-on effect on staffing budgets. Fortunately, not many in our business community that I’ve spoken to believe it's going to be like the 2008 recession, though, which was devastating to so many.”

As a result, businesses across all sectors are looking at ways to become more streamlined and efficient and identify productivity gaps, said Baker of a process

During layoffs, bosses typically target unproductive and underperforming workers first, the so-called “quiet quitters.” They also look to save salary costs by identifying the duplication of managerial roles and subsequently consolidating positions, Baker added.

“Organizations will still have to hire, but they’re going to be far more deliberate and make what we call ‘strategic hires,’” said Baker of a tactical process that involves recruiting, hiring and organizational planning decisions that are aligned with business needs and objectives. “For me, this means we will see more and more businesses adding knowledge and expertise that can help immediately over developing less experienced talent.”

Canada’s unemployment rate continues to remain low while workplace trends such as the Great Resignation and “quiet quitting” are seeing employees put their lifestyle first. At the same time, several large technology companies have been laying off people,

Returning to the office, at least to a hybrid model, is also important for training and developing the emerging workforce, he added.

Baker believes the federal government will play a key role in the future of the local economy.

“I think the federal government is overextended financially, which means they’re going to have to be prudent and show some fiscal restraint,” he said.

Baker remains concerned that if public servants don’t return to the office, there may then be a push to decentralize service delivery and possibly move those federal government jobs elsewhere in Canada.

“I have some nervousness about the local economy and what we’re going to do, how the feds are going to ensure their employees return to the office. That economic engine drives the downtown, it supports the small businesses, it sustains the barbers, the coffee shops and everything else.

“The feds have got to play their part in getting their people back and contributing to the local economy.”

Todd Luckasavitch, Business Sherpa Group

When it comes to the “Great Resignation,” Todd Luckasavitch, president of business solutions company Business Sherpa Group, says he is of the opinion that what Canada is experiencing is not a Great Resignation as much as it is a “definite shift” in the power between employers and employees. The exception remains the highly disrupted frontline workers in such sectors as hospitality and health care. They’ve been quitting their jobs in higher numbers.

At the start of the pandemic, many employees decided to sit tight in their roles and not make a drastic career change, said Luckasavitch.

“There was still that notion of, ‘Maybe I’m not 100-per-cent happy in my job but, at the end of the day, I’m working from home, I’m comfortable, I’m virtual, I’m able to look after my aging parents or my child or walk my dog whenever I want.’ Now, we’re seeing more and more people looking at opportunities, especially for their own personal development.”

Karen Brownrigg, iHR Advisory Services

For better or worse, the workforce is now in a digital age where many young workers have never experienced office life and, while some employees may prefer the convenience, HR consultant Karen Brownrigg argues that the lack of in-person contact may end up harming a young person’s career if not properly managed.

“The hybrid and virtual model is something people are offering as a key component of their total compensation strategy because people are demanding it, but there is a cost to offering that and I don’t think employers are factoring that in enough,” said Brownrigg, CEO of iHR Advisory Services, whose clients include small and medium-sized companies.

The traditional work experience is a “critical” time that helps young employees establish their professional relationships and networks, shaping them in a way that will have a lasting impact, said Brownrigg.

Jim McConnery, Welch LLP

Commenting on the results of the 2022 Welch LLP Ottawa Business Growth Survey, Jim McConnery, managing partner at Welch LLP, says that if anything is for certain, it’s that the pre-pandemic status quo is no longer an acceptable operating model.

“The business community and organizations in general probably have the confidence that we’ve adapted and we’re operating relatively effectively,” he commented.

“Maybe it’s the case that … adaptability and resilience have become almost a core feature of operating effectively in the current business environment.”

Dave Hale, Craft&Crew

Craft&Crew announced it has closed a deal to acquire Simple Story, which was founded more than a decade ago and has produced thousands of animated and live-action “explainer” videos for customers that include Bell Media, Coca-Cola, CIBC, Pfizer, Shopify and Walmart.

Craft&Crew founder and CEO Dave Hale said his company has partnered with Simple Story on various projects over the past dozen years, leaning on the video producer’s experience to serve clients who are increasingly demanding more multimedia content in their websites.

“The need to have high-calibre video was coming up more and more and more. That’s where Simple Story really is phenomenal at what they do.”

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THE LIST

LARGEST ACCOUNTING FIRMS

firm, operating through five service lines: audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory (deals, management & risk consulting), enterprise (private company advisor), and ESG (environment, social and governance).

Provides professional services including audit and assurance, risk assurance, tax, deals and consulting in areas such as cybersecurity and privacy, human resources, digital transformation and forensics.

BDO Canada is a trusted partner in accounting, tax, audit, and business consulting services. From strategic tax planning, developing ESG frameworks that drive sustainable growth, to digitally transforming business operations, the BDO Ottawa team is here to support your organization.

Full-service: assurance, IT audit, fraud investigation, advisory services, cybersecurity, domestic/cross-border tax, transfer pricing, transaction advisory, emerging growth services, private client services, not-for-profit, government.

Full-service firm providing audit and assurance, tax and advisory services; U.S./ cross border tax; SR&ED tax credits; M&A; valuation; corporate finance; cloud bookkeeping and controller/VCFO services; government audit and risk advisory; intergenerational wealth planning.

Bilingual full-service firm specializing in audit, tax, strategy and performance consulting, IT audit, contribution audit, tax credit, business succession and continuity, business valuation, sales and acquisitions, recovery and reorganization (businesses and individuals).

Accounting, tax, consulting, succession planning, enterprise risk, corporate finance, valuations, forensics, M&A, corporate recovery, bankruptcy, technology advisory, digital solutions, cyber security, data analytics.

GGFL provides accounting, tax planning, and advisory services for owner managed businesses and high net worth individuals. Our solutions include insolvency, family office, corporate restructuring, estate and succession planning, and we specialize in real estate, construction, and health professionals.

Full-service firm: audit and assurance, taxation (personal, corporate, estate, international), insolvency and debt restructuring, business valuations, financial advisory, government consulting.

Full-service bilingual firm providing audit, tax compliance and tax planning (personal, corporate, estate), consulting, risk management, business acquisitions (acquisitions and divestitures), accounting/bookkeeping and financial advisory services to a diverse group of clients.

Full-service firm for small and medium-sized entrepreneurial businesses and high net worth clients; taxation planning and compliance services including corporate restructuring, purchase and sale of business; succession and continuity and estate planning; business valuation and startup advisory services.

Personal, corporate, SR&ED, cross-border, U.S. taxation, tax planning and compliance; assurance, business advisory, corporate reorganization, back office support, estate and succession planning; recruiting services, bookkeeping

and assurance, business management services (outsourcing), personal, corporate and estates/trusts taxation, financial statements, bookkeeping, business succession planning, restructuring and financing, bank financing, mentoring, planning, business valuations.

firm providing audit and assurance, tax, corporate reorganization, M&A, estate planning, SR&ED, electoral audits, and business advisory services.

Full-service firm: auditing, accounting, taxation (corporate and personal), business advisory, business valuation, corporate reorganizations, estate and succession planning, fund administration, business purchase and sales, due diligence.

THE LIST

LARGEST MARKETING AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES

Eddy Abou-Nehme Brock Murray

Sleepwell Property Management, Tiny Hoppers, Mobile Klinik, Orkin Canada, Orkin International, Ross Video, Herzing College

SEO, paid search and social advertising, content marketing, digital marketing.

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Xactly Design & Advertising Inc. 204-311 Richmond Rd. Ottawa, ON K1Z 6X3

613-745-2225 xactlydesign.com

Acart Communications

400-171 Nepean St. Ottawa, ON K2P 0B4 613-230-7944 / 613-232-5980 acart.com

Alphabet® Creative 401-80 Aberdeen St. Ottawa, ON K1S 5R5 613-244-0858 alphabetcreative.com

Orkestra Marketing 37 St-Joseph Blvd. Gatineau, QC J8Y 3V8 819-205-1782 orkestra.ca

Napkyn Analytics 204-78 George St Ottawa, ON K1Y 4V3 1-888-243-4619 napkyn.com

Craft&Crew 203-421 Richmond Rd. Ottawa, ON K2A 4H1 613-518-1008 craftandcrew.ca

spark*advocacy 6-71 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2 sparkadvocacy.ca

9 Mediaplus Advertising 103-141 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1C3 613-230-3875 / 613-230-1458 mediaplusadvertising.com

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Timothy Jones president

Denis Sabourin, CEO Laura Williams, director Steve Harding, director Blair Burchill, director Allen Ford, director

Andrew McWiggan, managing partner Theresa Forman, partner

Tony Lyons, president/CCO Regan Mathurin, CEO Cathy Kirkpatrick, partner

25 2008 Colin Laramée-Plouffe Alex Van Dieren co-presidents

25 2009 Nish Patel, CEO Jim Cain, CINO

24 2010 Dave Hale, founder & CEO

22 2016 Perry Tsergas, president/CEO Adrian Jean Bruce Anderson

22 1984 Don Masters, president and creative director Christine Kincaid, COO

Health Canada, Public Safety Canada, Carleton, Communications Security Establishment, The Royal Canadian Legion, Conference Board of Canada, Reckitt, Innovation Medicines Canada

Drop, CAA, GetIt Local, Palladium Insurance, Boyd, Ringette Canada, High Ties, Goldbar Whiskey, Crypto 4A, Cultivated, Requis, Amsted, Architects DCA, RVezy, Mindbridge, Heart Institute

Elections Canada; The College of Family Physicians of Canada; Egg Farmers of Canada; Ottawa Senators; Tanger Outlet Malls; Rivo, Canadian Gas Association; Innovation, Preston Hardware

CREA, Canadian Construction Association, Hydro Ottawa, Electricity Canada, Minto Communities Inc., Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Tourism Kingston, Southeastern Ontario Tourism

National Arts Centre, Oxford Properties, Cominar, Groupe Nordik, Royal Canadian Navy, Slush Puppie, Kodiak, Desjardins, University of Ottawa, Canadian Space Agency

Shutterfly, DirectTV, Nutrisystem and other prominent e-commerce, financial services and DTC brands

Google Ventures, Rakuten Kobo, REALTOR.ca, SurveyMonkey, TD

CMA, Canadian Bankers Association, CHEO, Native Women’s Association of Canada, Mark Motors Group, OBOT, Shepherds of Good Hope, Thales Canada, QuickStart, Paterson Group

Strategic planning, research, social media, media strategy, brand development, creative development and execution, digital services, motion and video.

Full service retainer style agency creating big ideas, campaigns with results, and managing brands through strategy, content & design.

Brand architecture, customer journey mapping, conversion rate optimization, campaign strategy, GTM (Go-to-market) strategy, communications planning, programmatic, full-service media desk, e-commerce and full-stack development.

Brand integration consulting, brand visioning, creative strategy, advertising campaign planning/execution, content marketing, digital marketing, lead generation and inbound marketing, web development, CRM integration and more.

Creative consulting, branding, advertising, content marketing, video production, events and stunts, undefinable wild projects.

Napkyn is a Google Marketing Platform and Google Cloud Partner that provides services across Data Enablement, Data Quality, Data Analysis and Data Activation.

Full-service website production, user research, persona development, digital product strategy, web/content management system development, analytics/web accessibility management, SEO, demand generation/digital advertising management.

Full-service integrated marketing agency specializing in branding, design, advertising campaigns, social media, media buying and web development for clients interested in awareness, reputation and advocacy.

Canada Post, Ottawa Tourism, GOHBA, CMHC, OSEG, CPAC, Atlético Ottawa, OC Transpo, City of Ottawa, Ottawa International Airport Authority, Invest Ottawa, Glebe BIA, Indigenous Experiences Advertising, content, branding services.

9 B Media Shop 342 MacLaren St. Ottawa, ON K2P 0M6 613-237-5757 bmediashop.com

1Nexus Digital 105 Murray St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5M5 613-276-5452 nexusdigital.co

13 McMillan 150 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4

613-789-1234 mcmillan.com

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22 2016 John Bishop, co-owner Veronique Soucy, co-owner

ABLE 2, Bushtukah, Ottawa Trainyards, Bel-Air Automotive Group, Gates College, La Binerie, Metis Nation, Slush Puppie, Trillium College

21 2010 Rob Barber, CEO Brady Rynyk, VP

20 1996 Gordon McMillan

Accurate Creative 100-57 Auriga Dr. Ottawa, ON K2E 8B2

613-723-2057 / 613-228-0145 accurate.ca

Syntax Strategy

20 1988

Stacey Sauvé, CEO & partner Megan Landry, producer & partner

Ford Canada, CHEO Foundation, Library of Parliament, Lakehead University, Saint Lawrence College, Hoover Vacuums

Akerna, Allyant, Canadian Bank Note, Cognizant, Dassault Systems, Decisive Group, HUB International, OpenText, Riverside Investments, Sprocket Financial

City of Ottawa, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Hydro Ottawa, Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, Canadian Museum of History, Ontario Trillium Foundation, OCH

Digital marketing, custom strategy, creative, digital media and analysis, branding, awareness and conversion. Video creation and editing.

Bilingual full-service agency including: conventional and digital media strategy/placement, brand development, logo design, graphic design, wordpress web development, e-commerce, social media management and population, public relations. 12

Brand strategy, design and activation, awareness and demand gen. campaigns, digital ecosystem builds from websites to microsites to social.

Campaign strategy and execution, brand and corporate identity, video and photography, web design and development, motion graphics and animation, content development, multimedia, advertising, digital and traditional design and layout.

411 Donald B. Munro Drive

Carp, ON K0A 1L0

613-470-8555 syntaxstrategic.ca

Excentric 390-300 Earl Grey Dr. Ottawa, ON K2T 1J4

613-435-8552 excentric.ca

TRUEdotDESIGN

100-145 Spruce St. Ottawa, ON K1R 6P1

613-800-8368 truedotdesign.com

SCS (Schiefer Chopshop)

200-55 Murray St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5M3

613-699-6870 wearescs.com

inMotion 474 Holland Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Y 0Z5

613-723-5800 / 613-723-5803 inmotion.ca

18 2010 Jennifer Stewart Export Development Canada, United Way Centre

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Full service marketing and communications including: strategic communications, campaign development, social media, public and media relations, graphic design, video production, research, advocacy and event support. 15

Victoria Adams founding partner, creative director Kristy Smith, partner

17 2012 Shelley True president

16 1999 Braden Bailey chief digital officer

16 1979 Jamie McIntosh, president Jim Reil, creative director

AMJ Campbell, CAA, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Eclipse Foundation, Fair Canada, Gastops, Horizant, iENSO, Nelson Labs, Nordion, Office of the Senate Ethics Officer, Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa University

Hobin Architecture, Chmiel Architects, Uniform Developments, Glenview Homes, Canada Lands Corporation, Bassi, Hooper Group Realty, Urban Quarry, Euro Tile & Stone, Meldrum Horne, District Realty

Blizzard Entertainment, Brembo, Discovery, Falken, HGTV, Kwikset, Miele, Mothers, Nirvana Water Sciences, Rollins, Vans, Warner Bros.

Egg Farmers of Canada, Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Wood Council, Taekwondo Canada, Canadian Dental Association, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Telesat, Corel

Project or retainer-based end-to-end marketing services including: website design and development, SEO strategy, PPC campaign management & monitoring, marketing strategy & automation, branding & logo design, motion graphics, graphic design.

Strategy, brand development, web design and development, digital marketing, SEO and SEM, social media strategy and management, graphic design, public relations, event planning, copywriting, advertising, showroom and sales centre design, wayfinding.

Creative, Media, Product & Platform Development, UX, Content, Social Media, Brand Solutions, Integrated Strategy, Tactics.

Brand strategy, digital marketing, social media, responsive web development, video production, animation, video marketing.

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We go far beyond developing and implementing standard HR practices—we work with companies to empower them, identify their business objectives, challenges and visions for the future before we design a fully customized HR plan that accelerates our clients toward their goals.

• On-call HR Support

• Strategy Design and Implementation

• Executive Coaching

THE LIST

LARGEST HR CONSULTING FIRMS

corporate and government practice

Public

tech; manufacturing; retail; pharma; finance; transportation, Indigenous organizations, not-forprofits; healthcare

Employee and family assistance, learning and training workshops, workplace investigations, total mental health systems, employee recognition, pension and benefits administration, retirement consulting, actuarial and investment services.

Group benefits, retirement savings/ investments, total rewards/compensation design, pay equity, employee engagement/ communication/ digital platforms, change management, workday implementation

Not-for-profit, owneroperated, tech, family business, associations, professional services, private businesses and others

Logistics, finance, accounting, technology, HSE, HR, manufacturing, sales and marketing

Regulatory compliance, HR policy, onboarding and offboarding, strategic projects such as compensation and organization reviews, payroll, benefits, staff engagement, senior HR leadership, professional development, recruitment and executive search.

Development and implementation of frameworks for competency-based management, career pathing, employment testing, assessment and licensure. An AI-driven platform to define & grow talent using competencies.

Senior-level executive/board search, interim management and leadership advisory services.

Technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, nonprofit, Government, municipalities

Recruitment & retention strategy, outplacement, talent management, succession, hybrid strategy & learning solutions; culture development; leadership development; custom training solutions; coaching & facilitation.

Benefits, pension, talent, rewards, communication, strategy, commercial risk.

Tech, associations, municipalities, not-for-profits, healthcare, Crown corporations, financial services

Public sector; Crown corporations; mining industry; tech; pharmaceutical; industrial and manufacturing; financial

Government; non-profit and associations; healthcare; public sector; aerospace; defence; tech

Government; healthcare; notfor-profit; tech; community and social services; associations; construction

Public sector; government agencies; tech; manufacturing; retail; pharmaceutical; finance; transportation, not-for-profits; healthcare

Public sector; private sector and Crown corporations

Talent management, compensation and total rewards, change management, leadership development, interim HR services, recruitment, organizational development, employee engagement, HR strategy.

Talent management; career frameworks; leadership assessments; coaching; succession management; executive pay/governance; pay benchmarking; job evaluation/work measurement; pay equity; diversity

Senior Level Executive Search, Leadership Assessment and Consulting, Executive Coaching; Interim Placements, and Governance Consulting and Board Recruitment.

Psychometric assessment; executive and leadership coaching and development; organizational psychology; career management; career transition; executive search, health and benefits, compensation, retirement, employee communications and workplace culture.

End-to-end HR services, guidance, HR program development, organizational review and design; workforce planning; change management, compensation planning; HR policies, handbooks.

Leadership coaching; Assessment and succession management; redeployment; career mobility; career management; employee engagement; change management; recruitment solutions; career transition.

Employee engagement; organizational development and learning; strategic planning; performance alignment; cultural transformation; technology-enabled collaboration; emotional intelligence; coaching; conflict management.

Outplacement; career transition; career development; talent management services including assessment and leadership development programs;

Marc Valois Alain Rabeau Sue Perron

Gary Fehr, vice-president of client services WND

Brownrigg, founder and CEO

Child and Nature Alliance of Canada; Drug Free Kids Canada; Carleton University; uOttawa

support and advisory services; executive coaching; organizational design and business growth strategies.

THE LIST LARGEST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FIRMS

/ 613-842-4206

Helps employers meet group benefit, health and disability management, pension and retirement requirements by providing consulting and administrative services. 3

/ 613-238-3714

Employee and family assistance; health and wellness; recognition, pension and benefits administration; retirement consulting; actuarial and investment services. 4

& Associates* 466 Tremblay Rd. Ottawa, ON K1G 3R1 613-231-2266 / 613-231-2345 coughlin.ca

5 Mercer (Canada) Limited 500-55 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5

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613-230-9348 / 613-230-9357

Palladium Insurance Financial 2712 St. Joseph Blvd. Ottawa, ON K1C 1G5 613-824-0441 palladiuminsurance.ca

Smith, Petrie, Carr & Scott Insurance Brokers 600-359 Kent St. Ottawa, ON K2P 0R6 613-237-2871 / 613-237-1179 spcs-ins.com

8 Gallagher 410-11 Holland Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Y 4S1

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613-670-8488 ajgcanada.com

Aon Canada Inc.

1110-340 Albert St., Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y6 613-728-5000 / 613-728-5534 aon.ca

9 NFP Canada* 202B-2460 Lancaster Rd. Ottawa, ON K1B 4S5 613-725-2128 / 613-725-5098 nfp.com

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Capcorp Financial 1050 Morrison Dr., 3rd floor Ottawa, ON K2H 8K7 613-226-1964 / 613-226-8402 capcorp.ca

Beaudry-Deschatelets Financial Group 500-15 Gamelin St. Gatineau, QC J8Y 6N5 819-771-2196 / 819-771-2197 beaudry-deschatelets.com

Meldrum Horne and Associates 301-222 Queen St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9 613-233-9105 meldrumhorne.com

Prime Benefits Group 205-460 West Hunt Club Rd. Ottawa, ON K2E 0B8 613-897-7463 primebenefitsgroup.com

David Burns & Associates 105 Fourth Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 2L1 613-563-1281 / 613-563-0443 david-burns.com

Bennett Insurance Agency 34 Summitview Dr. Kanata, ON K2M 2V9 613-727-0424 bennettinsurance.ca

Oegema Nicholson Financial 1453 Woodroffe Ave. Ottawa, ON K2G 1W1

89 1958 Michel Quenneville, principal consultant

55 1945 Sylvain Poirier, principal and head of office

54 1965 Sylvie Forget Swim Tim Snelling

38 1969 Marjorie Fincham

30 2013 Daniel Sullivan, senior vice-president

20 1985 Simon Tardif, SVP Aviation Director & Ottawa Branch Manager

20 2003 Marc Lajoie, managing director for eastern Ontario

18 1981 Andrew Noseworthy, CEO

15 2000 Francois Beaudry, president

11 2013 Michael Horne Jamie Meldrum, co-founders

11 2020 Tony Conte Dave Dickinson

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Jennifer Burns

Matt Burns

Ian Burns, partners

Thom Bennett, president Shane Bennett vice-president

Full-service third party administrator; benefits and pension consulting; benefits and pension administration; claims administration, adjudication and payment services; wellness solutions; disability and leave management; individual financial planning.

Retirement, health and benefits, compensation, communications, performance management, wellness, investments, investment management.

Employee group benefits & consulting, life, living benefits and retirement services, special risk travel & expatriate programs. Four locations across the greater Ottawa area: Rockland, Orleans, Kanata & Pembroke.

Group and employee benefits; individual health and dental plans.

Employee benefits consulting, risk management services, retirement services, wellbeing and engagement, compensation consulting, human resources consulting, employee communications, multinational benefits, organizational wellbeing.

Consulting and actuarial services in health strategies, benefits administration and outsourcing, retirement strategies, investment management, HR outsourcing strategies, communication, compensation, talent strategies, retirement, financial planning, commercial risk.

Group benefit and retirement consulting, commercial insurance, home and auto, private client solutions.

Employee benefits consulting, group retirement savings plans, human resources support, pay-as-you-go benefits including health care spending accounts, financial planning for business owners and their businesses, life, disability and critical illness insurance, individual investment management.

Employee benefit consulting, group benefit, group annuity plans, institutional asset management, insurance, investments, financial planning.

Group benefit and pension consulting services, benchmarking, employee wellness programs, HR strategies, U.S. and international benefits, executive compensation.

Employee Benefits and Group Retirement consulting services. US and International benefits, special risk and employee wellbeing.

Group benefits, wealth management, pension plans, individual insurance, U.S. and international benefits, benchmarking, retirement planning.

Employee group insurance and group retirement plan strategies and solutions, individual life insurance, critical illness and disability insurance.

613-686-6338 onfin.ca

Crain & Schooley Financial, a division of Johnson Insurance* 7-471 Hazeldean Rd. Ottawa, ON K2L 4B8 613-722-3444 / 613-722-3800 crainschooley.on.ca

8 2014 Jeff Richer, president

Employee benefits, life insurance, financial services, group RRSP, travel insurance. 18

Desjardins Financial Security Investments

G-1679 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON K2A 1C4

613-729-1455 / 613-722-8992 investdfsi.ca

Lee-Power & Associates

616 Cooper St. Ottawa, ON K1R 5J2

613-236-9007 / 613-236-0329

lee-power.ca

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John M. McCavour, senior vice-president Shawn McCord, senior manager of Ottawa and national groups

Employee benefits and pensions, retirement strategies, RRSP, special risk insurance, risk management consulting, group home and auto insurance. 19

6 2000 Stephen Boyce, vice-president of Ottawa branch RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, GICs, group benefits, financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning, education planning, life insurance.

4 1970 Matt Power, vice-president of benefits consulting

Trusteed welfare and pension plans, employee benefits plan consulting, defined contribution pension plans, group RRSPs, individual retirement plans, third-party administrative services.

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LARGEST LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW FIRMS

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707 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K1S 3V1

613-563-7660 / 613-563-8001 ehlaw.ca

RavenLaw LLP

1600-220 Laurier Ave. W. Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9

613-567-2901 / 613-567-2921 ravenlaw.com

Nelligan Law

300-50 O’Connor St. Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2

613-238-8080 / 613-238-2098 nelligan.ca

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.

1400-340 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1R 0A5

613-238-2022 / 613-238-8775 perlaw.ca

Low Murchison Radnoff LLP

400-1565 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R1 613-236-9442 / 613-236-7942 lmrlawyers.com

Dentons Canada LLP

1420-99 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1H4

613-783-9600 / 613-783-9690 dentons.com

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

2600-160 Elgin St.

Ottawa, ON K1P 1C3

613-233-1781 / 613-563-9869 gowlingwlg.com

Hicks Morley 2000-150 Metcalfe St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1P1 613-234-0386 / 613-234-0418 hicksmorley.com

Lister-Beaupré

301-200 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON K2P 2K9 613-234-2500 / 613-234-2501 listerlawyers.com

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP 1500-45 O’Connor St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4 613-780-8661 / 613-230-5459 nortonrosefulbright.com

8 Power Law 1103-130 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4 613-702-5560 / 888-404-2227 powerlaw.ca

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Kelly Santini LLP 2401-160 Elgin St. Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7 613-238-6321 / 613-233-4553 kellysantini.com

McMillan LLP

43 Lynn Harnden Jacques Emond 1987

20 James Cameron 1992

20 Janice Payne 1963

Employment and labour law for unionized and non-unionized employers, wrongful dismissal claims, human rights and harassment complaints, human resources training, employment contracts, workplace policies, sick leave management, WSIB, OHS.

Union-side labour law, employment law, human rights law (including pay equity), constitutional law (including the Charter) and judicial review of government action.

Wrongful dismissal, severance packages, constructive dismissal, layoffs, contracts, human rights/discrimination, harassment/workplace violence, union representation, class actions, pension, occupational health and safety, employment standards.

18 Joël M. Dubois 1971 Grievance arbitration, pay equity, judicial review, disciplinary proceedings, employment contracts, wrongful dismissals, human rights, labour relations, collective bargaining, disability claims, employment disputes and recruitment practices.

10 Barbara Nicholls Christopher Rutherford 1938

9 Catherine Coulter 1985

9 Mark Josselyn 1887

7 Siobhan O’Brien 2001

7 Andrew Lister 2009

7 Tate McLeod 1984

7 Mark C. Power 2014

6 J.P. Zubec 1976

Full-service firm: employment contracts, wrongful dismissal, human rights, labour relations, collective bargaining, arbitration, judicial review, workplace investigations, severance packages, privacy.

Full-service firm: wrongful dismissal, corporate reorganization, employment contracts, executive compensation, employment practices/standards, hiring and termination procedures, privacy and restrictive covenants, COVID-19.

Counsel and representation in multiple aspects of employment law, labour relations, human rights, respect and safety in the workplace, and employment standards.

Human resources law and advocacy for employers. Full service in both official languages, with expertise in pension and benefits law; litigation; regulatory prosecutions; WSIB matters.

Wrongful and constructive dismissal, human rights and harassment complaints, WSIB, occupational health and safety, collective bargaining, employment standards, pensions and benefits, duty of fair representation complaints.

Full-service management-side: employment contracts/disputes, pay equity, wrongful dismissals, human rights, labour relations, grievance arbitrations, OHS, severance packages, executive compensation/liability, collective bargaining, disability claims, recruitment.

Fully bilingual law firm specializing in management-side labour and employment law (hiring, dismissals, grievances, collective agreements and employment standards); constitutional law; human rights law; and judicial reviews.

Human rights, discrimination, disability and employment standards claims, wrongful dismissal, WSIB, employment contracts, termination packages, pay equity, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, employment policies and procedures, compensation.

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2000-45 O’Connor St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4

613-232-7171/613-231-3191 mcmillan.ca

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

1300-55 Metcalfe St. Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5

613-236-3882 / 613-230-6423 fasken.com

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Champ & Associates 43 Florence St. Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6 613-237-2441 / 613-232-2680 champlaw.ca

LMS Lawyers LLP 190 O’Connor St., 9th floor Ottawa, ON K2P 2R3 613-230-5787 / 613-230-8563 lmslawyers.com

Soloway Wright LLP

6 Martin Thompson 1905

5 Sébastien Lorquet 1980

4 Paul Champ 2009

4 David Capra 1990

Wrongful dismissal; constructive dismissal; human rights complaint; arbitration; collective bargaining; organizing and certification; workplace investigations; restructuring; day to day HR advice and support; employment agreements and policies; compensation.

Advises on all aspects of provincial and federal employment legislation, including employment contracts, executive compensation, workplace harassment, wrongful dismissal litigation, employee termination and severance packages, human rights and workplace health and safety. 14

Employee-side representation in all areas of the law, including wrongful and constructive dismissal, severance advice, privacy, and human rights. Also federal public-sector labour law.

Employment contracts, wrongful dismissals, human rights, severance package advice, executive compensation and liability, disability claims, employment disputes.

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700-427 Laurier Ave. W. Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y2 613-236-0111 / 613-238-8507 solowaywright.com

Bird Richard*

4 Alan Riddell 1946

508-130 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4

Labour and employment law; estate planning and administration; business; debt/equity financing; insolvency/receiverships; leasing; franchising; corporate and contract law; general litigation, workplace investigations. 15

613-238-3772 / 613-238-5955 lawyersforemployers.ca

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

1300-100 Queen St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1J9

613-237-5160 / 613-787-3558 blg.com

Tierney Stauffer LLP

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510-1600 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Z 0A1

613-728-8057 / 613-728-9866 tslawyers.ca

4 Caroline Richard 1999

3 Dan Palayew 1952

Management-side labour and employment law providing advice and representation on human rights, workers’ compensation, labour relations, occupational health and safety, collective bargaining, workplace violence/harassment investigations. 19

3 Dana Tierney 1982

Full service: employment contracts, wrongful dismissals, human rights, labour relations, executive compensation/liability, collective bargaining, disability claims, employment disputes, occupational health and safety, harassment, arbitrations, union organizing and certification.

Full service except collective bargaining.

Let wisdom lead the way.

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LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Full-service firm with local, national and international capabilities. Advises private and public companies of all sizes/ stages of development, not-for profit entities and government/ public sector on business law, advocacy and intellectual property matters.

Full-service law firm with expertise in business law, litigation/ dispute resolution and intellectual property solutions.

Full-service law firm specializing in: business law, commercial disputes, labour and employment law, commercial real estate development, intellectual property, immigration, tax, personal legal needs, police law, international arbitration.

Multi-service including: business law, intellectual property, fertility law, commercial litigation, real estate and development, condo law, employment law, personal injury, estate planning, family law, Indigenous law, labour law, mediation and arbitration services.

ADR, bankruptcy and insolvency, business law, construction and development, employment law, estate and trust planning, family law, insurance law, litigation and dispute resolution, notfor-profit, real estate.

Antitrust and competition, finance, climate change and sustainability, construction, corporate, M&A, employment, insurance, IP, international arbitration, litigation and disputes, real estate, regulation and investigations, risk advisory, tech.

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Laurier Ave. W.

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McMillan LLP

2000-45 O’Connor St.

Yasmin Vinograd 1976

Martin Thompson 1905

Management-side employment and labour law, wrongful dismissal claims, human rights and harassment complaints, employment contracts, workplace policies and sick leave management, WSIB, OHS, pension and benefits.

Regulatory matters, public policy, venture tech, fintech, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate, banking, lending, intellectual property, employment law, securities, telecommunications, privacy, marketing, labelling.

National law firm including IP, pharmaceutical litigation, technology, corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, regulatory law, privacy law, national and cross-border services.

Business, commercial/residential real estate, employment and labour, bankruptcy and insolvency, construction law, wills and estates, franchise, family, personal injury, disability insurance claims, environmental and estate litigation.

Employment law, estate planning, debt/equity financing, insolvency/receiverships, leasing, franchising, contracts, commercial and residential real estate, personal injury/medical malpractice, workplace investigations.

Communications, business, procurement, national security, litigation, labour, employment and human rights, international trade, anti-bribery and corruption, IP, competition, public law, government relations and ethics, privacy, constitutional and administrative.

Business/corporate/commercial, financing, real estate, education, civil/commercial litigation, licensing, construction, franchising, employment/labour, personal injury/disability, family, wills/trusts/estate planning, procurement.

Full service including: business law, family law, real estate law, litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, wills and estates, employment law, mediation.

Business transfers and acquisitions, cannabis, corporate and commercial, employment, family business, intellectual property, litigation, municipal and development, non-profit and charity, real estate and development, tax and estate planning, technology.

Patents, trademarks, copyright and media, industrial designs, litigation, licensing and IP transactions, life sciences, IP management and strategic counselling, marketing and advertising, domain names and internet law.

Corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation, employment law, construction law, tax law, wills and estates, personal injury, residential real estate.

Labour and employment law, human rights, disability benefits, health and safety, professional discipline, pension and retirement benefits, whistleblower protection.

Estate litigation, commercial disputes, franchise, real estate, employment law, insolvency, real estate, shareholder and partnership agreements, corporate, wills and trusts, construction, mortgage enforcement, land development, physician group practice services.

McMillan is a leading business law firm serving public, private and not-for-profit clients across key industries: international trade, financial services, IP, business law, regulatory, employment, corporate commercial litigation, procurement and competition law.

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1 Boyden 500-116 Lisgar St. Ottawa, ON K2P 0C2 613-749-9909 boyden.ca

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Keynote Search 300-135 Rideau St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5X4 613-765-8509 keynotesearch.com

Perry-Martel International Inc. 200-440 Laurier Ave. W. Ottawa, ON K1R 7X6 613-236-6995 perrymartel.com

Odgers Berndtson

1301-155 Queen St. Ottawa, ON K1P 6L1 613-231-6666 odgersberndtson.com

Leaders International 700-1 Rideau St. Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7 613-788-8254 leadersinternational.com

The Marler Search Group (Virtual) 613-271-3750 marlersearchgroup.com

Stevenson & White 100-2685 Queensview Dr. Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2 613-225-5417 stevensonandwhite.com/

Sullivan Search Partners* 1100-343 Preston St. Ottawa, ON K1S 1N4 343-291-1128 sullivansearch.com

9 Stonewood Group Inc. 104-350 Palladium Dr., S Ottawa, ON K2V 1A8 613-592-4145 stonewoodgroup.com

LARGEST EXECUTIVE AND SPECIALIZED SEARCH FIRMS

(RANKED BY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES)

31 Jim Harmon Michael Naufal managing partners 1995

15 James Baker Donna Baker Brad Ezard 2015

13 David Perry Anita Martel Corey Martel-Perry 1988

10 Eric Slankis, partner Michael Williams, partner 1986

Private, government, not-for-profit sectors, education, health, Crown corporations, high-tech

Family businesses, construction, real estate, not-for-profit, health care, professional services, engineering, technology, defence & aerospace, manufacturing, and more

Construction, Real-Estate & Technology Sectors. Canadian Government and Private Sector. International Clients in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, South East Asia and Latin America

Private, government, not-for-profit, education, healthcare, Crown corporations, high-tech

8 Laurie Sterritt 2009 N/A

6 Kevin Marler, managing partner 1998

5 Matt Stevenson Paul Stevenson 2000

3 Bonnie Sullivan 2015

2 E.A Clarke 1981

Clients consist of North America based Cloud/Security/SaaS companies

Privately-held, publicly traded and Crown corporations, not-for-profit, high tech, real estate/construction, manufacturing, health, professional services, all sizes of companies

Not-for-profit, unions, education, manufacturing, sales and franchise

Medical, software, security, telecom, fintech, banking, insurance wealth management, real estate, financial services, automotive, agriculture, engineering products, aerospace and defence, natural resources, and energy

Senior-level executive search, leadership strategy.

Executive search and recruitment with post-placement integration.

VP & C-Suite Level Executive Search, Succession Planning, Board Recruitment, Management Consulting, Leadership Assessment, BarON EQi.

Senior-level executive search, leadership assessment and consulting, executive coaching; interim placements, and governance consulting and board recruitment.

Executive search services. Specializes in Indigenous focused Executive Search.

The Marler Search Group helps organizations connect with the quality talent they need, when they need it, quickly and efficiently.

Recruitment and executive search. Specializing in finance, accounting and payroll positions at all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis.

Boutique staffing firm providing executive search and permanent recruitment services.

Boutique executive search, including all functions, director, VP, C – level.

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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

2600-160 Elgin St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1C3

613-233-1781 / 613-563-9869 gowlingwlg.com

Smart & Biggar 900-55 Metcalfe St.

P.O. Box 2999, Station D Ottawa, ON K1P 5Y6

613-232-2486 / 613-232-8440 smartbiggar.ca

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

1300-100 Queen St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1J9

613-237-5160 / 613-787-3558 blg.com

MBM Intellectual Property Law LLP

1400-275 Slater St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9

613-567-0762 / 613-563-7671 mbm.com

Moffat & Co.

715 – 11 Holland Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Y 4S1 613-232-7302 / 613-235-2508 moffatco.com

Marks & Clerk Canada

1900-180 Kent St. Ottawa, ON K1P 0B6 613-236-9561 / 613-230-8821 marks-clerk.com

Ridout & Maybee LLP

601-11 Holland Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Y 4S1 613-236-1995 / 613-236-2485 ridoutmaybee.com

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP* 1900-340 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y6 13-235-7234 / 613-235-2867 osler.com

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.

1400-340 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1R 0A5 613-238-2022 / 613-238-8775 perlaw.ca

Stikeman Elliott LLP*

1600-50 O’Connor St. Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2

613-234-4555 / 613-230-8877 stikeman.com

AND TRADEMARK FIRMS

29 Stuart Ash Wayne Warren 1887

27 Elliott Simcoe Daphne Lainson Kohji Suzuki Steven Garland, partner 1906

20 Andrew Sojonky

19 Randy Marusyk, comanaging partner

15 Joe Ulvr

10 Michael O’Neill, trademarks James Baker, patents

9 Marcus Gallie patent/trademark head + managing partner

Larry Elliot, regional managing partner 1952

Randy Marusyk, co-managing partner Scott Miller, co-managing partner 1994

Joe Ulvr head of patent and trademark practice 1970

Ian D. Clark, partner through a corporation 1921

Marcus Gallie patent/trademark head + managing partner 1893

8 J. Bradley White, patent Donna White, trademark Donna White managing partner 1946

7 Alain D. Bourassa Anthony P.

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Local, national and international businesses of all sizes/stages of development, public sector/ government agencies, academic/ research institutions, inventors.

Universities, SMEs, large corporate and multinational companies with innovations in: computer hardware/software, AI and telecom; industrial/ mechanical engineering and life sciences/biotech.

Research laboratories, biotech and high tech involving research and development startups, government, fortune 500 companies.

Proctor & Gamble, Huawei, AVON, Cuban GovernmentCohiba, U-Haul, Abbott, Sierra Wireless, Plasco, Tweed.

Canadian and multinational companies, individual inventors, government agencies.

New ventures to multinational corporations, universities, electronics, computer, ai, chemistry, life sciences/ biotech, and creations in the entertainment, fashion, food & drink, etc, spaces.

Major corporations, Canadian and multinational companies, start-ups, entrepreneurs.

Canadian and multinational companies in pharmaceuticals, technology, biotech, life sciences, apparel, electronics, consumer products, entertainment, sports

1971 Corel, Energizer Brands, North Face, Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Blackberry.

Patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrights, IP litigation. Key sectors include pharma, biotech, technology, manufacturing.

Patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, litigation, licensing/IP transactions, IP management/strategic counselling, marketing and advertising, domain names and internet law.

Patents, trademarks, industrial design, copyright, domain names, chemical engineering, computer technology, bioscience, IT, telecom, IP litigation, licensing.

Practice solely in IP: patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, licensing and IP, transactions, litigation/dispute resolution, regulatory practice, trade-secret programs, due diligence.

Patents, trademarks, copyright and industrial designs, prosecution.

IP portfolio management; patents, trademarks, copyright and media, industrial design, litigation, licensing, marketing & advertising and privacy.

Provides solutions for some of the world’s most innovative tech. Our services include: patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, trade secrets, IP litigation, licensing & IP transactions.

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain name disputes, industrial design, plant breeders’ rights, IP litigation, pharma, biotech, chemistry and mechanical, chemical and software engineering.

Patents; trade-marks; copyrights; industrial designs; licensing; trade secrets; validity and infringement searches; opinions and related litigation.

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Andrews Robichaud 215-1673 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON K2A 1C4 613-237-1512 / 613-237-9580 andrewsrobichaud.com

Local, regional, domestic and international clients in the fields of hi-tech, biotech, life sciences, chemical, industrial, R&D, entertainment, fashion, and consumer products and services.

Focused on the protection, enforcement, exploitation, financing and commercialization of IP and other assets, including patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs and trade secrets. 11

Cassan Maclean 170-190 O’Connor St. Ottawa, ON K2P 2R3 613-238-6404 / 613-230-8755 cassanmaclean.com

6 Chris Dejardin Johanna Coutts Chris Dejardin 2002 multinational companies, Canadian companies, individual inventors.

Patents; trademarks; industrial designs; copyright; domain names; plant breeders’ rights; intellectual property opinions; licensing; agreements; transfers and enforcement. 11

Teitelbaum Bouevitch & McLachlen* 834 Colonel By Dr. Ottawa, ON K1S 5C4 613-523-3784 / 613-523-6799 patents.org

Victoria

JDSU; Hitachi; Meyer Corp.; Communications Research Centre; National Research Council; University of Ottawa.

Optics; photonics; telecommunications; robotics and mechanical; electrical and software engineering. Specializes in preparation and filing of Canadian, U.S. and international patent applications. 14

Aventum IP Law LLP 104-555 Legget Dr., Tower A Ottawa, ON K2K 2X3 613-232-5300 / 613-563-9231 aventum.law

Kirby IP Canada*

Tech startups, SMSEs, Fortune 500 companies, Canadian/ foreign multinationals, federal government agencies, universities, sports teams, individual inventors.

500-100 Murray St.,

Ottawa, ON K1N 0A1

AI, cannabis, pharma/biotech, cleantech, Internet technology, software/information systems, data security applications, communications, transducer systems security, image processing. 14

613-237-6900 / 613-237-0045 kirbyip.com

MacRae & Co.*

600-222 Somerset St.

Ottawa, ON K2P 2G3

613-234-3559 / 613-234-3563 macrae.ca

Finlayson & Singlehurst

700-225 Metcalfe St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1P9

613-232-0227 / 613-232-0542 fs.ca

Miltons IP

200-15 Fitzgerald Rd. Ottawa, ON K2H 9G1

613-567-7824 / 613-567-4689 miltonsip.com

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Canadian and foreign multinationals; SMEs; federal government agencies; individual inventors from pharma, biotechnology, machinery and manufacturing sectors.

Patent and trademark registration.

Patents; trademarks; copyright; industrial design; biotechnology; plant breeders’ rights; integrated circuit topographies; intellectual property searches. 14

International and local clients. Patents; trademarks; industrial designs.

McGlynn

Aaron Rubinoff co-chairs

7 Justine Whitehead Justine Whitehead managing partner 1981 WND

6 Pierre Robichaud Mike Andrews Pierre Robichaud Mike Andrews 2003

6 Neil Teitelbaum Doug MacLean partner 1994

5 Victoria Carrington Chantal Bertoša

Carrington (Co-managing partner/owner) Chantal Bertoša (Co-managing partner/owner)

1963

5 Robert Feutlinske Robert Feutlinske managing partner 1959

5 Daniel Sher Kevin O’Brian Shauna Paul Daniel Sher Kevin O’Brian Shauna Paul 1934

4 John Singlehurst Hugh Campbell John C. Singlehurst senior manager 1989

4 Neil Milton Neil Milton partner 2000 WND Full-service intellectual property law firm and patent and trademark agency; licensing; domestic and foreign protection strategy; litigation and commercialization.

BY CAROLINE PHILLIPS

Ottawa-based HR leader Heidi Hauver never thought there’d come a day when her professional life didn’t revolve around the office.

“I went into the office every day,” she said of her 20plus years of working at nearly a dozen organizations, including global IT services company Pythian and economic development agency Invest Ottawa. “I was pretty consistent on that front.”

But when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in March 2020, she — much like 37 per cent of the Canadian workforce — shifted to working remotely. In doing so, she realized the arrangement offered many advantages, including greater flexibility and work-life harmony.

Once the pandemic started to ease, Hauver said she became inspired by the “great reimagination.” She felt it was time to pave the way for others at Invest Ottawa and that meant an opportunity to reimagine what was next for her.

“I loved my time and my team at Invest Ottawa. Once I knew I was going to continue my career journey, I had to make a decision. I appreciated that, as an HR leader, if I was to work locally I would very likely be asked to show up in the office and lead by example, three to five days a week. Which makes complete sense, except I wasn’t quite ready to give up the fluidity and the flexibility that I have working remotely. I’m superproductive working from home. I love being able to be more present and available for my family, avoid a commute and be able to flex my time. I wasn’t ready to transition from remote work. Not yet, anyway.”

In January 2022, Hauver joined Waterloo-based

data-centric software company Shinydocs as its Ottawa-based vice-president of people experience. She provides executive leadership to employees spanning seven provinces.

Taking on a remote role has meant learning to approach things differently, Hauver acknowledged. “Finding ways to be innovative, to create that team connectedness is really important. I personally think it’s challenged me as an HR leader and I love it because it enables us to try and find new ways of doing things to meet the needs of the team.”

Key areas of focus for Hauver are: communication, work culture, employee engagement, human connections, and trust.

“You have to make sure you take the best parts about working in the office and translate that into a virtual way,” said Hauver of recreating those friendly, impromptu office conversations in a different work landscape. “Again, it’s about changing your mindset, having that willingness to try something new.”

Hauver relies on messaging apps such as Slack to keep team members informed, aligned and engaged in the workplace. Group activities, such as virtual office Olympics, have been successful in promoting health, wellness and social participation, she added.

“I think you have to be trying different things, so it doesn’t get stagnant,” said Hauver, who also conducts short interviews with team members that she subsequently shares with everyone in order to raise employee visibility within the company.

Human resources has come a long way, said Hauver of a growing field that used to be relegated to administrative and transactional responsibilities. “It’s not a ‘nice to have’ it’s ‘a must have’. You need to have a great culture, you need someone leading that is being mindful, paying attention and iterating.

“I’m a big believer in making sure your team is part of the solution. We lean in, we get feedback, we encourage the team to come up with ideas … That’s something we all have to do, whether we’re in the office or not.”

Organizations that shed office space in order to operate remotely need to look at taking some of their budget savings, if they’re not already, and putting it into their employees, said Hauver.

“Make sure you have the tools to keep your people connected and communicating, make sure you have some money set aside to facilitate some of those inperson meetings, to invest back into your people to make sure you still develop the culture you want.”

While Hauver finds that her role keeps her in constant contact with others, the experience of working from home can get lonely for some employees who tend to work more on their own, she recognized. “You need to find ways to get that sense of purpose, that sense of connection outside of work.”

Shinydocs launched an allowance that enables its team members to self-organize in-person connections. “We pair team members up regularly for virtual coffee connects.”

“It’s about having access to talent and not requiring them to relocate to Ontario,” she explained. “They can remain where they are, where they’re building their lives, and still be part of a really exciting opportunity and a growing organization. We are seeing a lot of great talent reaching out to us directly because of the amazing culture we are creating, which includes a workfrom-home environment.”

Hauver gives of her own time and expertise to provide mentorship and support to a number of organizations, including Algonquin College, Women in Communications and Technology, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and Hire Immigrants Ottawa. She was recently awarded a Businesswoman of the Year Award from WBN (Women’s Business Network) of Ottawa in the community impact category.

Hauver says that not having to go into the office every day has provided her with more time to volunteer. “I get a lot of fulfillment working remotely because I take the time I would have been driving to and from work and fill that time with other projects that are meaningful for me.”

Heidi Hauver explains why she chooses remote work and how she brings it to life at Shinydocs

“I’m a big believer in making sure your team is part of the solution. We lean in, we get feedback, we encourage the team to come up with ideas … That’s something we all have to do, whether we’re in the office or not.”

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'Return to the office is sluggish':

BY DAVID SALI

With Ottawa’s office vacancy rate at its highest level since before the pandemic, the city’s largest landlord is predicting demand for space in downtown office towers could remain flat for several years and is urging tenants to bring employees back to the workplace.

“We haven’t seen a significant return to the office in any meaningful way,” Hugh Gorman, the CEO at commercial property manager Colonnade BridgePort, said in October after CBRE’s latest market report showed Ottawa’s office vacancy rate had ticked up 1.3 percentage points to 10 per cent in the third quarter, a four-year high.

“We need leadership from the landlord community but also the business community in terms of bringing people back to the office. I think we need to see better leadership from employers and better leadership from unions to acknowledge the fact that (the work environment) is not going to be the same, but people do need to get back working face to face.”

Gorman, whose firm manages more than 6.3 million square feet of commercial space in the National Capital Region, said even at Colonnade BridgePort fewer than 70 per cent of employees are back in the office full-time.

Yet as much as he hopes to see more tenants commit to a full-scale return to their spaces, he knows that’s not likely to happen any time soon.

“I don’t think there’s anything to suggest that we’re going to see growth in office space demand in the near term,” said Gorman, who predicts demand for office real estate is likely to decline or at best hold steady for the next three to five years.

More and more tenants are looking to

“rationalize space” as they enter a postpandemic world, he explained.

“If you’re forced to make a decision today, it’s probably status quo or downsizing as opposed to growth,” said Gorman, adding many of his clients are taking a “wait-and-see approach” to their space requirements. “It’s just a structural shift in the market that we’re going to have to adapt to.”

CBRE’s latest report backs up that assessment. It said Ottawa’s downtown vacancy rate surged to 11.5 per cent in the third quarter, up from 10 per cent at the end of June, while the suburban rate jumped 1.1 percentage points to 8.8 per cent.

CBRE’s Ottawa-based senior vice-president Louis Karam said much of the increase was driven by a spike in the amount of space available for sublet. This is being caused by a growing number of businesses that are reassessing their office footprints in a world where hybrid work has become the norm, Karam said.

“A lot of clients that we’re talking to are thinking, can I potentially give back 30 per cent of my stake, whether it’s on sublease or giving it back to the landlord,” he said.

“Throughout the pandemic, our strong public sector in Ottawa has kept us steady, which is a great thing. But right now, we’re fast coming to a period where a return to office is sluggish, and that’s starting to be felt.”

Gorman said the federal government, the region’s largest occupier of office space, could trigger a wider real estate revival if it mandates a broad return to the workplace for civil servants, but that has yet to happen.

“A lot’s going to depend on what the feds do,” he said.

Bruce Wolfgram, a principal at Ottawa’s Proveras Commercial Realty, echoes that

assessment.

While some of the brokerage’s larger clients are capitalizing on rising vacancies to negotiate lower rents on extended leases of up to 20 years, he says others whose leases are now up for renewal are signing shortterm deals for just a couple of years because they’re reluctant to commit for the long haul.

“I really believe we need to get the civil servants back downtown,” said Wolfgram, whose firm exclusively represents tenants. “That will help spur on the rest of the private sector to help show their own employees that the time is right to re-enter the workplace.”

Gorman and Karam say the threat of a recession is also weighing on tenants’ minds as they ponder their ongoing real estate requirements.

“I think that waiting game is going to continue,” Karam said.

Gorman, who is a member of a task force that’s eyeing ways to revitalize Ottawa’s downtown, said empty office towers create a ripple effect for merchants that rely on the workers who usually populate those offices to pay the bills.

“Our core needs three things – it needs tourism, it needs more people living in it and it needs people working there,” he said. “I think there’s weakness in all three areas, which is troubling.”

At the same time, Gorman noted that landlords in the nation’s capital, where the federal government acts as a steadying influence on the local economy, are still better off than those in most other Canadian cities. Even after the recent spike, Ottawa’s office vacancy rate remains the second-lowest in the country behind Vancouver.

“If you think about it, it’s still a pretty good situation,” Gorman said.

Real estate experts say Ottawa's vacancy rate could remain flat for years

Steve and Sean Cochrane, TCC Canada

Coworking spaces may have begun years ago as an experimental office-sharing concept, but they’ve evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry that’s disrupting the way people and organizations lease and use office space.

Steve Cochrane is among the forward-thinking entrepreneurs who led the way by founding The Corporate Centre (TCC) Canada, an Ottawa-based company that offers full-service office space solutions in the nation’s capital and in Vancouver.

He and his son, company president Sean Cochrane, celebrated 30 years in business in 2022 by throwing a party with clients and stakeholders at their headquarters, The Collaboration Centre, located inside the Performance Court office tower at 150 Elgin St.

“The office sector has really been thrown for a loop,” said Sean. “The veterans of the industry just can’t predict the next three years, never mind 10 or 15 like they used to be able to. We’ve been really lucky in being able to fill a void for a lot of organizations that have given up their space, are transitioning to different space, or who are just sort of changing the way they work.”

Andrew Reeves, Linebox Studio

Andrew Reeves, owner of local architecture firm Linebox Studio, says he feels the downtown core has, in recent years, constructed too many undistinguished glass towers and grey, generic buildings, leaving it lacking in character, vision and identity.

“I’m very worried about the downtown,” says Reeves. If remote work means fewer people need to come downtown, will they even come at all, he asks. “A city without intention is just a bunch of buildings.”

Reeves believes the ByWard Market needs to be a destination spot designated solely for pedestrians, on par with Old Montreal and the historic neighbourhood of Quebec City. He also supports seeing the Senators’ home arena relocated to the city centre.

“It shouldn’t be a question. It should just happen. You have to make it happen. There’s no ‘what if or maybe not’. These are major moves for a city.”

Louis Karam, CBRE

A recent CBRE report said Ottawa’s downtown vacancy rate surged to 11.5 per cent in the third quarter, up from 10 per cent at the end of June, while the suburban rate jumped 1.1 percentage points to 8.8 per cent.

CBRE’s Ottawa-based senior vice-president Louis Karam said much of the increase was driven by a spike in the amount of space available for sublet, which rose from 470,000 square feet in the second quarter to 573,000 square feet by the end of September.

A couple of big-name tenants have put significant chunks of real estate on the market in the past few months, Karam noted. They include tech giant Ciena, which offered 100,000 square feet of space for sublet at its office at 5050 Innovation Dr. in Kanata, and Bell, which is looking to sublease nearly 40,000 square feet at 150 Elgin St.

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25$/month Connect membership (virtual) $120 to $240 per month for hot desk coworking

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LWG Architectural Interiors 211-2141 Thurston Dr. Ottawa, ON K1G 6C9

613-739-3699 / 613-739-3965

lwg-ai.com

2 Architecture49 1000-150 Isabella St. Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7

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613-238-0440 / 613-238-6597 architecture49.com

4te inc. 73 Breezehill Ave. N. Ottawa, ON K1Y 2H6

613-232-4499 / 613-232-4187 4te.ca

Parallel 45 Design Group Ltd. 240-700 Industrial Ave. Ottawa, ON K1G 0Y9

613-738-7600 / 613-738-9425 parallel45.ca

5 HOK Inc.

101-205 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1C3 613-683-1807 hok.com

Atkinson Schroeter Design Group

LARGEST COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS

19 4 Marc Letellier Bryan Wiens David Gibbons principals WND

12 78 Tanya Irvine Government of Canada, Senate of Canada, University of Ottawa, OCDSB, WSP, Sobeys, Wawanesa, Air Canada.

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110-410 Laurier Ave. W. Ottawa, ON K1R 1B7

613-563-3797 asdginteriors.com

6 Hay Design Inc.

100-824 Meath St. Ottawa, ON K1Z 6E8 613-728-0954 / 613-728-6501 haydesign.ca

8 Provencher_Roy 440-47 Clarence St. Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1 provencherroy.ca

8 NORR Ltd.*

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600-55 Murray St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5M3 613-241-5300 / 613-241-4245 norr.com

MCROBIE Architects + Interior Designers 100-66 Queen St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5C6 613-238-2072 mcrobie.com

West of Main Inc. 2437B Kaladar Ave. Ottawa, ON K1V 8B9

613-762-8073 westofmaindesign.com

Carlyle Design Associates 205 Island Park Dr. Ottawa, ON K1Y 0A3

613-728-7880 / 613-293-9494 carlyledesign.ca

Creative Friction Inc.*

E1-2212 Gladwin Cr. Ottawa, ON K1B 5N1

613-567-9793 / 613-567-2910 creativefriction.ca

[in]tempo design studio 100-357 Waverley St. W. Ottawa, ON K2P 0W4

613-565-5500 intempo.ca

Clear Interior Design

76 Chamberlain Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 1V9

613-695-8060 cleardesigns.ca

design2space, inc.

2 Chantal Boyer-Casey Emily Chamberlain Tzoofit Hammer principals

PSPC, BGIS, Bell, BentalGreenOak, BONA, Brigil, Broccolini, Brookfield, Controlex, CLV, Colonnade Bridgeport, Dentons, EllisDon, Hobin Architecture, KWC Architects, MP Lundy, Morguard, Morley Hoppner, PSPC, RLA Architects, Taggart Group

9 2 Liz Miller Sarah Oakley Robin Peixoto principals WND

8 55 Kristi Castilloux Lynn Ferron

5 7 Sonja Schroeter principal

5 12 Catherine Rachel Hay president

British High Commission, Algonquin College, Canadian Blood Services, PSPC, NCC, Brookfield Properties, Bank of Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, University of Ottawa, TD Bank

CREA, PSAC, BGIS, PSPC, HoC, LoP, DFO, CNSC, DND, CSC, PS, VAC, Australian High Commission, Red Cross, City of Ottawa, BGO, Merkburn, CBRE, Colonnade BridgePort, GWLRA, KRP, Manulife, Royal LePage

PSPC, Infrastructure Ontario, City of Ottawa, Brookfield Properties, RECL, BGIS, Minto, Morguard, District Realty, Osgoode Properties, Ottawa Community Housing, Algonquin College, Carleton University

4 12 Anna Westlund partner High tech and professional offices, hotels and restaurants, government and institutions

4 11 Jonathan Hughes vice-president Lizanne Dubien manager of interior design

3 18 Johanna Garwood senior associate

2 4 Ulya Jensen owner and principal designer

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Sascha LaFleur, co-founder & principal designer Justin Thomason, co-founder & business director

2 0 Anne Carlyle principal

Carling Campus, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Wellington Building, Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Royal Canadian Mint, Premier Medical Centre, RCMP, Bank of Canada, University of Toronto, Carleton University

NSERC/SSHRC, RCMP, MPI, Ashbury College, Arnon Corporation, Nutrition International, MPLM, District, Egg Farmers of Canada, Huck Marine

Harmons steakhouse, Amped Sports lab - lounge & bar, Stofa restaurant, BiBi’s Middle Eastern Kitchen, The Whalesbone, Systematix IT solutions, MBM Patent & Trademark law, Caremedics clinics

EQ Design Studio, Jackson Restaurant & Cafe, Ottawa Art Gallery, EuroTile & Stone Toronto showroom, DP Electric head office, Buyers & Cellars, Erik Karlsson home & other high-profile clients that must remain anonymous

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital, One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Centre, numerous Ottawa Community Health Centres, Roger Neilson House, Nipissing U Student Union, Lakehead U Kendaasiwin Indigenous Studies Bldg

2 2 Richard Newbury Celeste Irvine-Jones Conversant offices, Ravines 2 Retirement Residence, Orchard View on the Rideau, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Bluesfest offices, OCCO Restaurant

1 3 Marianne Dupont partner

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Cornerstone, First Nations Information Governance Center, Lumentum, BGIS, Pediadent, Chenier Development Group, Correctional Services Canada, Crown Property Management

Specializes in commercial interiors with a focus on workplace design/sustainability. Specialties include project visioning, change management, space planning, concept design, furniture design and specifications, design development, construction drawings.

Commercial Interior Design services, including functional programming, concept planning and renderings. Building sustainable, WELL and LEED certified projects. Additional services include project management, IT and AV integration, security and furniture planning and management.

Full commercial interior fit-up including programming and planning. Specialties include change management, furniture strategies, GoC Workplace, REVIT, BCIN, WELL, LEED professionals.

Functional programming and facility space planning; permit and construction documentation; BCIN; medical, dental and optometry planning and design; LEED ID+C and WELL Building accredited professionals.

Master planning, interior design, feasibility studies, programming, space planning, contract administration, contract documents and concept design.

Functional programming, space planning, design concept, renderings, construction documents, furniture procurement, project and move management.

Feasibility studies, LEED documentation, functional programming, design concept, design development, construction drawings and specifications, construction administration.

Functional programming/strategy, planning, budgeting, project management, conceptual design, furniture procurement, execution/permit drawings, construction site supervision, LEED/WELL.

Functional programming and master planning for institutional and commercial projects; feasibility studies; furniture, fittings and equipment; design and procurement; building information; modelling.

Programming and Planning, Design to GCworkplace, Furniture services, Part 3 & 9 Code review, Construction documentation and Administration, Sustainability design, Feasibility studies.

Commercial and residential interior and exterior design consultation, renovation to existing homes or businesses as well as planning all finishes for new builds, kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

Full-service design for large-scale residential & commercial projects that include complete furnishing. All construction & contractor facilitation is included in our process. Restaurants & boutique commercial spaces. Furniture & decor offered via West of Main Shoppe.

Planning; interior design; art program development for health care, education and other public-sector organizations.

Full interior design services.

Strategic space planning, real estate development, creative integrated furnishings, AV, IT, acoustic solutions, sustainable architectural interiors.

Full interior design services.

213-203 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1J5

613-299-1150 design2space.com

Mascioli Design Inc. 62 Glencairn Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 1M6

1 1 Coralee Beaulieu principal

Ship-Source Oil Pollution Fund, Canadian Parents for French, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, Health Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, St. John’s Ambulance, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, PSPC, AADNC

Functional programming, space planning, design proposals, collaborative design, budget management, project management, procurement management. 15

1 0 Paula Mascioli Sheraton Ottawa, OC Transpo, Beechwood Cemetery, Alta Vista Animal Hospital, Bona Building and Management

613-233-2212 masciolidesign.ca

Full interior design services and project management for interiors and exteriors. 15 Place ID 115 Holmwood Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 2P1 613-295-0914 place-id.com

1 1 Barbara Steele Assante Capital, DND (Carling Campus), Manulife, Royal Lepage Performance Realty, PSPC (Place du Portage III), Defence Construction Canada, South Bank Medical Centre

Investigation, design concept, construction documents, building permit applications, project management. 15

Southam Design Inc.* 110-950 Gladstone St. Ottawa, ON K1Y 3E6

613-728-2227 / 613-728-4123 southamdesign.com

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Serina Fraser principal WND

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1 0 Penny Southam principal Amica Mature Lifestyles, Jask Salon and Day Spa, 7Dental Retirement homes, dental and vet clinics.

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Fully furnished one, two, three and four-bedroom condos and townhomes. Fully equipped kitchens, in-suite laundry, fitness centre/pool, pet friendly, 24/7 guest assistance.

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self check in, parking, hot tubs, saunas, fenced in backyards, downtown and suburb properties, fully equipped kitchens.

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Complimentary access to in-house restaurant, theatre room, business centre, pet spa, 24-hour fitness facility, yoga/spin studio, rooftop terrace, hot tubs, fire pits, BBQs, rain shower, service bar, lounge seating and outdoor dog run.

24-hour security, gym, spa, heated saltwater pool, sauna, fresh coffee in the lobby every morning, laundry, private terrace with barbecues, cable TV.

Fully furnished one and two-bedroom suites, luxury interiors, in-suite washer and dryer, fully-equipped designer kitchens, hotel-trained concierge service, gym, coffee lounge, pet-friendly, BBQ patio, hot tub, lap pool.

24-hour security, self-controlled heating and air-conditioning, Smart TV with sound bar, DVD player, private terraces available in some suites, in-suite laundry, fully equipped kitchens, towels and linens included, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi.

HD TV with digital Rogers cable, spacious one and two-bedroom suites, fully-equipped eat-in kitchen with utilities, air conditioning.

Rooftop patio with BBQs, 24-hour fitness room, on-site laundry room, basic cable TV, self-controlled heating and cooling, in-suite

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Cushman & Wakefield Ottawa 400-55 Metcalfe St. Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5 613-236-7777 / 613-236-5958 cwottawa.com

Coldwell Banker Sarazen Realty Brokerage* 1090 Ambleside Dr. Ottawa, ON K2B 8G7 613-596-4133 / 613-596-5905 coldwellbankersarazen.com

2 Colliers International 1005-99 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9 613-567-8050 / 613-567-8035 colliers.com/ottawa

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Royal LePage Team Realty 1723 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON K2A 1C8 613-725-1171 / 613-725-3323 searchcommercialrealestate.ca

LARGEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS

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Full service: office, industrial and retail leasing; land, multi-family and investment sales; property tax consulting; appraisal; project management; lease administration; market research; advisory and consulting services.

Real estate sales and leasing, multiresidential, retail, industrial, office, institutional, land, market research and consulting services.

Leasing (landlord and tenant representation), investment sales, real estate management services, valuation and advisory services, project management, consulting, research.

Full range of services including sales and acquisition, leasing, tenant representation, land assembly and development and consulting for all commercial and institutional asset types.

Tenant representation, office, industrial and retail leasing and sales, investment and multi-residential sales, project management, appraisal, property management, capital markets, global workplace solutions, facilities management.

Full service: Retail and office leasing, land sales, commercial and industrial sales and leasing, agriculture, mortgage financing.

Full-service commercial: leasing, office/ industrial/retail, multi-residential and apartments, asset management, property management, mortgage brokerage, investment sales, appraisal, project management, valuations.

Office, industrial, land and retail sales and leasing, tenant representation, investment sales, multi-residential, seniors housing, property management, consulting and advisory services.

Brokerage and advisory firm serving institutional, public and multinational corporate investors, private owners, major space users, developers and lenders.

Tenant representation, project/facility management, lease administration, office/ industrial leasing, investment sales and management, retail sales, leasing and investments, land sales, multi-residential investment.

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LARGEST ARCHITECTURE FIRMS

613-238-0440 / 613-238-6597

Hobin Architecture 63 Pamilla St. Ottawa, ON K1S 3K7

613-238-7200 / 613-235-2005 hobinarc.com

PSPC – Centre Block Rehabilitation, DND/DCC, Metrolinx, CEPEO, University of Ottawa, City of Kingston

Security and defence, transportation, sports and entertainment, education, healthcare, science and technology, hospitality, commercial, cultural, heritage, industrial, retail, interiors, landscape architecture, sustainability. 2

OCHReichmann Seniors Housing, Farm Boy, Amica, eQ Homes, Zibi, RioCan, Morley Hoppner, Roca Homes, Uniform Developments, Taggart Group, Colonnade BridgePort

Master planning and urban design, seniors’ housing, educational, custom homes, churches, retail, recreational, civic, sustainable and LEED design, adaptive re-use and renos, heritage restoration.

Sustainable design, heritage architecture, adaptive re-use, master planning, labs and industrial design-build, lifecycle building retrofits, office/commercial, interior design.

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St. Ottawa, ON K2P 2R3 613-564-8118 csv.ca

GRC Architects 401-47 Clarence St. Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1 613-241-8203 / 613-241-4180 grcarchitects.com

6 IDEA Inc. 595 Byron Ave. Ottawa, ON K2A 4C4 613-728-0008 / 613-728-2364 integrateddesign.ca

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KWC Architects 201-383 Parkdale Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Y 4R4 613-238-2117 / 613-238-6595 kwc-arch.com

6 NEUF Architectes (Canada) 406-47 Clarence St. Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1 613-234-2274 neufarchitectes.com

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8 20 1975

Anthony Leaning Darryl Hood Jessie Smith principals

John Cook Martin Tite

Alex Leung Carolyn Jones principals

British High Commission, Algonquin College, Canadian Blood Services, PSPC, NCC, Brookfield Properties, Bank of Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, University of Ottawa, TD Bank

Strategic facility planning, compliance roles, master planning, architecture and interior design, feasibility studies, programming, consolidation planning, sustainable design, heritage restoration. 5

City of Ottawa, Carleton University, Queens University, CECCE, Shepherds of Good Hope, Multifaith Housing Initiative, NCC, Mitel, Kinaxis, Ottawa Community Housing

DND/DCC, City of Ottawa, Library and Archives Canada, PSPC, NCC, Carleton University, uOttawa, Algonquin College, La Cité, Ingenium

Ryan Crowle, Dino Di Sano, Chris Warner-Smith principals WND

Maurizio Martignago

Ralph Wiesbrock Kelly Koroluk Ran Zaig

Janis Hamacher Laszlo Mohacsi

Sustainable design, passive house design, Net Zero design, LEED consulting, institutional, commercial, educational, multi-unit residential, child care design, office fit up, new construction, adaptive reuse, heritage conservation.

Sustainable design/green building, heritage conservation, adaptive re-use, education, military facilities, residential developments, community centres, recreational facilities, office buildings, museums, design-build.

Government/institutional, universities, municipal, recreational, laboratories, corporate/ commercial, interior design, sustainable design/LEED accredited, residential, heritage.

8 30 1971

Parkin Architects 200-20 James St. Ottawa, ON K2P 0T6 613-739-7700 / 613-739-7780 parkin.ca

6 NORR Architects & Engineers 600-55 Murray St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5M3 613-241-5300 / 613-241-4245 norr.com

McRobie Architects + Interior Designers Inc. 100-66 Queen St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5C6 613-238-2072 / 613-238-2094 mcrobie.com

8 26 2000

Frank Puentes –partner architect Evelyne Cardinal –ottawa office director

Richard Huot principal

8 37 2003

Tobias Fellows, OAA., principal Peter Croft, OAA., director, operations

PSPC, NCC, NRC, OCH, City of Ottawa, Carleton University, John Howard Society, Canada Science and Technology Museum

BentallGreenOak, Brigil, Brookfield, Cadillac Fairview, Canada Post, Canadian Council for the Arts, City of Ottawa, Claridge Homes, DCC, Dream, Great West Life Realty Advisors, Lépine, NCC

CHEO, Montfort Hospital, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, Royal Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa RGN Feasibility Study, Provincial Correctional Centre

Parks Canada, Bank of Canada, Carleton University, PSPCParliamentary Precinct, DND, Les Terrasses de la Chaudière, Science and Technology Museum, Global Affairs Canada, City of Ottawa, BGIS

Institutional, commercial, residential, heritage renovation and restoration, adaptive use, sustainable design, secure facilities, laboratory and scientific facilities, multi-unit residential, design-build, functional programming, financial institutions.

Industrial, offices, institutional, residential, commercial, urban design, hotels, resorts, interior design.

Government, health care, justice, corrections, recreation, education, research, laboratory, LEED, EDAC, interior design.

NORR provides multi-disciplinary services including architecture, interior Design, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and master planning and urban design.

RLA Architects 56 Beech St. Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3J6 613-724-9932 rlaarchitects.com

7 20 1989

David McRobie, principal James Salem, principal Jill Sparling, principal

Real Estate Investment Firms, Commercial Developers, Construction Managers, Government of Canada (PWGSC), Schools /Colleges, Athletic/Fitness Clubs, Food Distributors, Petroleum Distributors

Office Buildings, Office Interiors, Logistics/ Distribution Facilities Schools/Colleges, Rehabilitation/Renovation, Urban Design. 12

Robertson Martin Architects 216 Pretoria Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 1X2 613-567-1361 / 613-567-9462 robertsonmartin.com

Perkins+Will 1810-275 Slater St. Ottawa, ON K1T 5H9

613-563-2500 / 613-563-7281 perkinswill.com

Pye & Richards - Temprano & Young Architects Inc.

200-824 Meath St.

Ottawa, ON K1Z 6E8

613-724-7700 / 613-724-1289 prty.ca

Edward J. Cuhaci and Associates Architects Inc. 100-171 Slater St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5H7 613-236-7135 / 613-236-1944 cuhaci.com

7 32 1996

Roderick Lahey

The Re, Westboro Collection, SoHo chain, Westgate redevelopment, Lincoln Fields redevelopment

7 25 1973

Urban planning, urban design, multi-unit and mixed-use residential/commercial, and zoning amendments. 12

Robert Martin Danica Robertson principals

7 21 2008 Matt Johnston principal

40 Elgin Street fit-up, West Block Lighting, Supreme Court Windows, Justice Building Recapitalization, Rideau Hall, 180 Metcalfe, ESAP Advocate Architect, Leclerc, DND

Bank of Canada, Bentall GreenOak, BGIS, Carleton University, CMHC, GBA, Gowling WLG, Kiewet Eurovia Vinci, Morguard Investments, PSPC, University of Ottawa

7 19 1901 Eliseo Temprano president WND

Feasibility studies, master planning, building condition assessments, building envelope science, heritage conservation, sustainable design, tenant fit-ups, interiors, commercial, residential, institutional.

Government, high-security buildings, interiors, corporate workplace strategy, higher education, sports and recreation, urban design, transit, sustainable design, planning and strategies, science and technology.

Federal government, schools, universities, tech, commercial, industrial, restaurants, residential, recreational buildings, heritage restoration, programming and feasibility studies.

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Zofia Jurewicz president Jerzy Jurewicz vice-president David Bull vice-president

Algonquin College, school boards including CECCE, OCDSB, OCSB and CDSBEO, University of Ottawa, Carleton University, NCC, NRC

Educational, institutional, laboratories, health care, health clubs, commercial, mixed use, heritage restoration, interior design, master planning, space planning, fit-ups.

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The Westin Ottawa 11 Colonel By Dr. Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4

613-560-7000 / 613-560-7359 thewestinottawa.com

2 Marriott Ottawa 100 Kent St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7

613-238-1122 / 613-783-4228 ottawamarriott.com

LARGEST HOTELS

WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, indoor pool, Peloton bikes, Heavenly Bed & Bath, Marriott Bonvoy member benefits, express check-in and check-out, business centre, 50” TV, refrigerator, indoor access to Rideau Shopping Centre and LRT.

Spin Kitchen & Bar, Starbucks, concierge floor/ lounge, HDTV, in-room safes, fridge, Marriott Bonvoy program, 24-hour fitness club, pool, kids club, laundry, 36,000 square feet of meeting space including revolving Summit room.

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Fairmont Château Laurier* 1 Rideau St. Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

613-241-1414 / 613-562-7030 fairmont.com

Business centre; work desk; iron/ironing board; bathrobe; hair dryer; 24-hour room service. Members of all loyalty program receive complimentary high-speed internet access. 4

Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre 101 Lyon St. Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9 613-237-3600 / 613-237-9114

Indoor saltwater pool, fitness studio, business centre, smart desk, free Wi-Fi, express checkin and check-out, Club Level, Marriott Bonvoy member benefits, Prova Restaurant, easy access to LRT.

Mini-fridge, microwave and wetbar in all guest rooms, access to 43,000 square feet of meeting and event space, 24-hour fitness centre, fullservice restaurant, Starbucks coffee. 6 Lord Elgin Hotel 100 Elgin St. Ottawa, ON

5 Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East 200 Coventry Rd. Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3 613-741-9862 / 613-741-4913

/ 613-235-3223

7 Hilton Lac-Leamy 3 Casino Blvd. Gatineau, QC J8Y 6X4 819-790-6444 / 819-790-6408 hiltonlacleamy.com

Complimentary in-room coffee/tea and local calls, free Wi-Fi, business centre access for all guests, restaurant, 24-hour fitness centre, sauna and lap pool, 13,000 square feet of meeting space.

Renovated guest rooms, 24-hour room service, mini-bar, 47” HDTV, three two-line phones, in-room safe, free newspaper, business centre, fitness and spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools open all year, 51,000 square feet of conference space.

Soundproof rooms, HDTV with cable and premium channels, secure remote printing, twoline telephones with data port and voicemail, restaurant, 7,200-square-foot banquet facilities, 24-hour business centre. 9

Albion Rooms Restaurant & Lounge, six meeting rooms with natural light, 24-hour fitness centre, indoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, ergonomic work area, LCD TV, in-room safe, mini fridge, tea/ coffee machine, windows that open.

Indoor and outdoor pools, The Marshes championship golf course, Perspectives Restaurant, daily live music at Options Jazz Lounge, Au Naturel Spa, gym, mini golf, games room, 30 meeting rooms.

7,100 square feet of meeting space (up to 200 people), three boardrooms, executive floor, internet kiosk, indoor pool, Reza’s Restaurant & Bar, tuck shop, fitness centre.

Suites with kitchens, meeting and banquet rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, children’s play areas, private patio, pets welcome.

Condo-sized suites, full kitchen, separate living/ dining area, private balcony, ensuite washer/ dryer, complimentary 24-hour business centre and fitness centre, indoor pool/hot tub, meeting rooms.

Carleton Grill and Sasha’s Bar, access to Sheraton Club Lounge, Marriott Bonvoy member benefits, HD TV, Sheraton Fitness Centre, indoor pool, business centre, large spacious guest rooms with safe and refrigerator.

12 extended-stay suites, complimentary Wi-Fi, 15,040 square feet of meeting space without pillars with capacity from five to 500 guests, pool, 24-hour fitness centre, therapeutic bath and sauna, business centre with computers, La Jardiniere restaurant.

Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa

/ 819-778-3647

Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market

Travelodge Ottawa West

ON K1Z 7L5

/ 613-722-2226

Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown

ON K1N 7E9 613-241-1000 / 613-241-4804

Breakfast, coffee, local beer, free bottled water, smoke-free, close to Canadian Museum of History, bright meeting rooms, A/V support.

Minibar with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, welcome beverage, restaurant, rooftop lounge, lobby bar, fitness centre open 24 hours a day, pet program, 4,500 square feet of meeting space split into six Andaz Studio spaces, green energy.

We’re helping our clients to deliver high-performance buildings, robust transportation networks, resilient infrastructure, and new energy pathways for all Canadians.

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LARGEST ENGINEERING FIRMS

Guy Somers, P.Eng, vice-president Ammar Salameh, vice-president Tim Robertson, director

Dylan Hemmings vice-president and regional leader for Ontario

Mark Ward, COO Chris McShane, EVP

5 Morrison Hershfield 2932 Baseline Rd. Ottawa, ON K2H 1B1 613-739-2910 / 613-739-4926 morrisonhershfield.com

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Dan McNicoll senior manager, Earth and Environmental, eastern Ontario region

Buildings; municipal infrastructure; urban planning; landscape architecture; water resources; roads; land development; highways; bridges; sustainable development; building sciences; geotechnical, ground engineering.

Water/wastewater; transportation; structural/civil; buildings; surveying; land development; urban planning, landscape architecture; geotechnical, hydrogeology; site assessments; environmental audits.

Multidisciplinary engineering firm that specializes in civil, contract administration, structural, environmental, geotechnical, planning, surveying and building science.

Civil, electrical, mechanical, energy systems, and structural engineering; architecture; and planning.

Integrated multidisciplinary engineering and speciality services in buildings, energy and industrial, environment, land development, technology and telecom, transportation, transit, structures, water and wastewater.

Calibration services; certification services; engine test cells; environmental test facilities; support services; systems integration; test rigs and equipment; and testing and inspection services.

Building engineering; environmental (air quality, ESA, risk assessment, hazmat, hydrogeology); geotechnical (investigation, materials testing and inspection, paving); infrastructure (civil, transportation, water/wastewater, far north).

Air and noise, archaeology, biology, EAs, EHS, environmental management systems, ESAs, geophysics, geotechnical, GIS/IM, hydrogeology, land development, risk assessment, waste handling/management.

Multidisciplinary engineering, planning, project management and tech firm providing a broad range of integrated systems and solutions within the rail, transit, roads and highways, bridges, tunnels, water and ITS sectors.

Structural engineering.

John G. Riddell president

Andre Chaumont vice-president, National Capital Region

Peter Mallory Doug Raby

David Gilbert, president and CEO Joe Forsyth, COO

Ian Marsh president

Kevin Emenau, office manager Etienne Bordeleau, business group leader

Professional services firm working with government, businesses, developers, architects and planners to provide integrated solutions that transform the built environment and restore the natural environment.

Initial conceptual development, project planning and community engagement through to design, construction, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning and remediation.

Provides a full range of consulting engineering and technical solutions that encompasses every stage of a project.

Employee-owned, multidisciplinary firm offering services in engineering, architecture, and planning with a reach extending across North America and the world.

Planning, design, construction administration, construction management, investigation, assessment, field testing, research, commissioning.

Global provider of turnkey test facilities, special test equipment and test service solutions for engines and engine components in the aerospace, industrial and marine markets.

Engineering and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Consulting, design and construction services in the areas of earth, environment and related areas of energy.

Transportation planning and traffic operations studies; EAs; planning and design of roads, transit, bridges and municipal (water) infrastructure; urban planning and complete street design; CA/CI services for roads and structures.

Structural consulting engineering firm specializing in the structural investigation, design, rehabilitation, and construction review of both new & existing buildings.

Municipal, land/site development; transportation, water resources engineering; planning and project management; landscape architecture.

Mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation engineering; project management; urban planning; environmental sciences; sustainability; energy.

Drinking water and reuse, wastewater, water resources and ecosystem management, industrial water, intelligent water solutions, conveyance and storage, disaster resilience, transportation and bridges.

Geotechnical, environmental, materials testing, building envelope, structural, vibration monitoring and noise studies, building assessment, condo and landlord services, rural development, and temporary shoring design.

Military design and manufacturing.

Water, environment, buildings, geotechnical, transportation, solid waste, sustainability studies, engineering design, contract admin. & construction inspection, ecological assessment.

Feasibility studies, site plan and subdivision development engineering, municipal preliminary and detail design, environmental studies, project management, construction administration.

Engineering, project management, urban planning, environmental/ sustainable services.

Partners with governments, communities, businesses and organizations to meet infrastructure and natural resource challenges.

Ottawa owned and operated consulting engineering firm widely recognized for expertise in geotechnical and environmental engineering, materials testing, hydrogeology, vibration monitoring, and building sciences.

Designs, develops, prototypes, tests, modifies and certifies engineered solutions for civil and defence markets.

Advisory, buildings, digital, database design, environmental emergency, response energy and resources, environmental, geosciences, transportation, water.

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LARGEST COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGERS

2,593,212

Innovation Dr.

55 Metcalfe St.; 220 Laurier Ave. W.; 150 Slater St.; 55 Murray St; 1600 Carling Ave.; 2020 Walkley Rd.; 2935 Conroy Rd; 2932, 2934 & 2936 Baseline Rd.; 5687 Hazeldean Rd.; 1220-1229 Old Innes Rd.; 1230 Old Innes Rd.

2001 Bantree St.; 1101 Baxter Rd.; Hazeldean Mall; 100- 130 Colonnade Rd.; 1550 Carling; 495 Richmond Rd; 22 rue du Varennes; 141 Colonnade Rd.; 940 Belfast Rd

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Place (407/427/433 Laurier Ave., 344 Slater St.); 180 Kent St.; 100 Fourth Ave.; 29 Beechwood Ave.; 73 Leikin Dr. (M1 to M10)

85, 116 and 130 Albert St.; 123 and 151 Slater St.; 150 Isabella St.; 2650 and 2680 Queensview Dr.; 1385 Bank St.; 161 Greenbank

1730 St. Laurent Blvd.

1377 Triole St.; 2370 Walkley Rd.; 1480 Michael St.; 1350 Leeds Ave.; 2495 Lancaster Rd.; 2239 and 2287 Gladwin

Rocking the Block: Meet the women behind one of the biggest and most complex restoration projects in Canada

BY ROB THOMAS

It would be hard to miss the massive construction project underway at Centre Block on Parliament Hill, what with the cranes, the coverings, the scaffolds and the huge excavation pit that will eventually be home to a new visitor welcome centre.

In fact, the project is the biggest and most complex in Canada and perhaps the world. It is expected to be complete by 2030 or 2031, with a budget of nearly $5 billion.

Built nearly a century ago after the original Parliament Building was destroyed by fire, Centre Block houses Canada’s Senate, House of Commons and Library of Parliament. It also includes the Memorial Chamber that commemorates Canadian citizens who gave their lives in military service.

As defined in the “Long-Term Vision and Plan for Ottawa’s Parliamentary Precinct,” the Centre Block rehabilitation project emerged from two decades of planning. The vision is to modernize the physical setting, security and support infrastructure while honouring Centre Block’s heritage as the epicentre of Canadian democracy.

The design entails reorganizing and renovating the entire 1922 Beaux Arts Parliament Building, its iconic 302-foot Peace Tower and adjacent grounds. This includes the construction of a new underground visitors welcome centre and several ancillary projects.

While it’s hard to miss the beehive of activity, what has gone largely unnoticed is the unusually high number of women leading the project, from both the public and private sectors, in what some might consider nontraditional roles. OBJ spoke to four of the women to get their perspective on the work.

Jennifer Garrett, Director General, Centre Block Rehabilitation Project, Public Services and Procurement Canada

Jennifer Garrett is the public face of the project on the federal government side. Garrett leads a relatively small team of 30 public servants who oversee the construction and design elements, which are contracted to industry partners. Of that team, more than two-thirds are women, which is an unusually high number of female faces for any construction project. Garrett tells OBJ that recruiting strong teams that are inclusive and diverse has been a goal throughout her career.

“I've been in the public service for over 20 years and quite a significant number of years as an executive, always working in non-traditional environments. Before coming to this program, I spent 10 or 11 years with National Defence in a role that was not typically

female. I've always wanted to represent women and also encourage participation of women,” she says.

Garrett says her various positions in defence, procurement and real property, often as the first woman in such prominent roles, have led her to embrace the additional burden of being a trailblazer.

“You have to work a lot harder as a woman to establish credibility when you shouldn't (have to) and I just want to continue to drive forward and have those conversations and continue to raise the profile of women across the public service,” she notes.

Asha-Rani Boucher-Sharma, Project Director, Centre Block

Asha-Rani Boucher-Sharma reports to Garrett and is responsible for $3 billion of the $5-billion overall budget.

Boucher-Sharma trained as an engineer and began her career in municipal construction projects, where male faces and leadership were the norm. “There were very few women in the civil engineering field of work,” she says.

While working with Defence Construction Canada, for example, Boucher-Sharma led a team of 60 to 80 people in the remote Arctic, decontaminating Distant Early Warning Lines, or DEW Lines, a series of radar stations across the Arctic, from Alaska through Canada over Greenland to Iceland.

“And out of those 80 people, you could probably

count three to five women on site,” she explains. “So it was significantly different than Centre Block in terms of women representation.”

Growing up, she says, she had no reason to see women working in technical fields as unusual. For this she credits her father, who led diverse teams in his work as a geologist. Sitting in a university auditorium of 100 or so engineering students was the first time BoucherSharma saw how under-represented women could be, as she could count the female faces on her fingers.

“Growing up that way, knowing that I had those role models, if I can be the role model for young women or students who are coming through the ranks as a model for women in (science, technology, engineering and math) and construction fields, then that's great,” she says. “It's a great professional and personal fulfillment.”

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Vivian, Lead Program Manager, Centrus

Susan Vivian leads the industry side of the restoration project for Centrus, which is a joint venture of WSP and HOK, two global engineering and design firms. More than 600 workers may report to Vivian in a given year, with about 450 (300 FTE) on site each month. Over the past year, 40 per cent of those workers have been female, a much higher proportion than what Vivian would usually see in her work at WSP.

“We're trying to hit a target of about 30 per cent women in management and women and under-represented people in management and we're not quite there yet,” Vivian explains. “We're really trying to move beyond that and be more diverse and inclusive on all sorts of levels.”

She notes that 30 per cent may sound low, but as a “pure engineering firm” WSP is more representative than the industry generally. She credits a broad industry push for the female talent that has coalesced around the Centre Block project and adds that, among the engineers and project managers, the proportion of women is closer to 50 per cent.

“Have we focused on specifically women? No, but I think we focused on getting the best people for the job. And the fact that a number of those people are female is fantastic. I do think there is a concerted effort in the industry to try and overcome bias,” she says.

Caroline Couture-Trudel, Lead Project Manager, Centrus

When Caroline Couture-Trudel was at school for electrical engineering, about seven per cent of students were women, she recalls. After graduation, she moved quickly into managing technical and engineering projects and says her experiences in a male-dominated field have been positive.

“(Engineers) are people who believe in working together, achieving and resolving problems. They're team players and therefore they just make it happen. We tend to work together, leave the egos aside to make something bigger happen than each of us,” she explains.

At the same time, she says it is important for both men and women to see examples of women leading and achieving success. “I think that’s the importance. That’s where it makes a difference.”

She also says collaboration, regardless of gender, has been key to the success of the Centre Block project so far.

“Collaboration on this project is at the maximum,” she laughs. “We don’t really have a choice.”

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Fullscript co-founder Kyle Braatz named Ottawa's 2022 CEO of the Year

BY DAVID SALI

By his own admission, it took Kyle Braatz a while to figure out his true purpose in life.

But once the 38-year-old native of London, Ont., found his calling as an entrepreneur dedicated to doing good for others, there has been no stopping him.

Over the past 11 years, the co-founder and chief executive of Ottawa-based online healthcare firm Fullscript has taken the company from an idea he and business partners Brad Dyment and Chris Wise hashed out in his living room to a multinational enterprise that provides nutritional supplements and other natural health-care products as well as treatment plans to more than five million patients.

After a momentous 12-month stretch that saw Fullscript raise US$240 million in equity capital – the biggest such funding haul in the nation’s capital since the dot-com boom in the early 2000s – and acquire one of its biggest competitors, Braatz was honoured as the city’s 2022 CEO of the Year by OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade.

The University of Ottawa alumnus is the 23rd recipient of the award, joining a prestigious group of past winners that includes Minto Group’s Roger Greenberg, Shopify co-founder Tobi Lütke and Kinaxis CEO John Sicard.

Among the most prominent members of the new generation of tech entrepreneurs who are leading the capital’s growing crop of up-and-coming software firms, Braatz is just the second CEO of the Year to be born in the 1980s, after Lütke.

“(Braatz) is quite unique from his predecessors,” said Eric Lathrop, managing partner at Boyden, which specializes in executive recruitment in Ottawa. “Having a recipient under the age of 40 really illustrates that next-generation leaders are stepping up in Ottawa’s technology sector to continue its growth and evolution.”

The honour comes just as Fullscript is taking a giant leap forward as a result of what Braatz called a “transformational deal” earlier this year – its acquisition of New Hampshirebased competitor Emerson Ecologics.

The mammoth transaction doubled the Ottawa company’s size virtually overnight. Fullscript now employs more than 900 people at offices in Canada and the U.S., while its 2022 revenues are projected to be north of $600 million as it expands its platform across North America.

For Braatz, who once thought he’d follow in his father’s footsteps and become a firefighter, the timing of the award is fortuitous.

“This has been a transition from entrepreneur to entrepreneurial CEO, which is

a much different role,” he said of his evolution at the helm of an organization that’s fast heading toward $1 billion in annual revenues.

“So to be recognized with this, it’s definitely something I’m really grateful for and proud of.”

It’s also the latest landmark in a long journey of personal growth for Braatz, who was inspired to enter the world of social entrepreneurship after his grandfather, Frank Moores, was diagnosed with liver cancer while he was in university.

Fifteen years later, that drive to do good for others continues to propel Braatz and his company to greatness.

“I think that we can be the next big business, not only in Canada, but across North America and further and seen … in that

public light of a company that’s emulated like a Google or an Amazon or a Shopify,” he said.

“I’ve probably never been more excited about what we’re building than I am today. My goal right now is just to do everything I can to do what’s best for this company and the people that work here and build something great.”

The CEO of the Year award is part of the Best Ottawa Business Awards — better known as the BOBs — which are presented annually each fall.

“We’re really excited to celebrate Kyle’s success and the success of the entire Fullscript team,” said OBJ publisher Michael Curran. “To think that Ottawa has produced a technology sector leader of Kyle’s calibre bodes well for the future.”

Andrew Waitman, Assent

If Shopify was Ottawa’s tech rocket ship in the early days of the pandemic, supply chain software maker Assent was, in the words of chief executive Andrew Waitman, “Steady Eddy.”

Two-plus years later, Assent is stronger than ever. In August 2022 – while Shopify and other Canadian tech firms were in the midst of a wave of downsizing – the local firm previously known as Assent Compliance reached a major milestone: it hit the 1,000-employee mark, up from 800 at the start of the year.

For chief executive Andrew Waitman, Assent’s rapid growth over the past couple of years is more proof that his company’s platform is perfectly positioned for a world in which supply chain issues are on seemingly every C-suite leader’s mind.

“We’re a trailblazer,” he says.

Mike Potter, Rewind

Rewind, which raised US$80 million in venture capital in 2021 and now serves more than 100,000 organizations, was the highest-ranking Ottawa company on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list of firms from across North America, coming in at No. 269.

“We are extremely honoured to make the Fast 500 list for the first time,” Rewind co-founder and CEO Mike Potter. “Since 2015, we have been on a mission to help educate businesses about this vital risk of using SaaS, while building backup and restoration solutions that protect the data they rely on each and every day.”

Software developer Rewind is the only Ottawa-based entrant on a prominent annual ranking of Canada’s fastest-growing tech companies. The local firm placed 41st on the latest Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list with three-year revenue growth of 551 per cent between 2018 and 2021.

Founded seven years ago, Rewind makes software that backs up and recovers data for Shopify merchants, QuickBooks customers and users of other cloud-based software platforms.

John Proctor, Martello Technologies

Martello Technologies said it’s cutting more than 15 per cent of its workforce and slashing spending across the board as it looks to right its financial ship in the wake of a market storm that’s pummelled the Canadian tech industry.

The Kanata software firm said in August 2022 it’s laying off 15 employees, while another five positions would not be filled. That will reduce Martello’s headcount to just under 80 people.

The staff cuts – which CEO John Proctor said will affect all departments – are part of a company-wide effort aimed at reducing the firm’s overall expenditures by 20 per cent, or about $4 million a year.

“As we looked at the economy, looked at where things are going, we said, ‘We have to be more focused,’” Proctor told Techopia. “When you become more focused, you can create more efficiencies.”

These Technology professionals shared interesting news and views with OBJ in 2022.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada 1941 Robertson Rd. Ottawa, ON K2H 5B7 613-596-7000 / 613-820-5081 gdmissionsystems.ca

Calian Group 770 Palladium Dr. Ottawa, ON K1V 1C8 613-599-8600 / 613-599-8650 calian.com

Thales Canada 1 Chrysalis Way Ottawa, ON K2G 6P9

613-723-7000 / 613-723-5600 thalesgroup.com/canada

ADGA Group 110 Argyle Ave. Ottawa, ON K2P 1B4 613-237-3022 adga.ca

Lockheed Martin Canada 870-45 O’Connor St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4 613-599-3270 / 613-599-3282 lockheedmartin.ca

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions

333 Palladium Dr. Kanata, ON K2V 1A6 613-599-9199 / 613-599-7777 curtisswrightds.com

Leonardo DRS* 1100-500 Palladium Dr. Kanata, ON K2V 1C2 613-591-5800 / 613-591-5801 drs.com

8 Gastops 1011 Polytek St. Ottawa, ON K1J 9J3 613-744-3530 / 613-744-8846 gastops.com

9 March Networks 303 Terry Fox Dr. Ottawa, ON K2K 3J1 613-591-8181 marchnetworks.com

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CAE Canada - Defence & Security 200-350 Legget Dr. Ottawa, ON K2K 2W7 613-247-0342 / 613-271-0963 cae.com

W.R. Davis Engineering* 1260 Old Innes Rd. Ottawa, ON K1B 3V3 613-748-5500 / 613-748-3972 davis-eng.com

11 Pacific Safety Products 124 Fourth Ave.

x234 mda.space

Raytheon Canada 730-360 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1R 7X7 613-233-4121 / 613-233-1099 rtx.com

LARGEST DEFENCE AND SECURITY COMPANIES

774 Joel Houde vice-president and general manager 1948 Global defence and security, critical infrastructure, public safety

500 Kevin Ford, CEO 1982

Defence manufacturing, satellite communications, training, virtual reality (VR), cybersecurity, IT, health, military, emergency management.

456 Chris Pogue CEO Thales Canada 1984 Canada, government

412 Shaun McEwan president 1967 Defence & Security, Public Safety, Critical Infrastructure

Department of National Defence, U.K. Ministry of Defence, U.S. Department of Defense, more than 20 allied militaries around the world

Government of Canada, Provincial Governments, Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces, NATO, global defence/space manufacturers, telecon, nuclear power generators

DND, Canadian Coast Guard, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force

DND, Canadian Space Agency, Public Service Procurement Canada, Shared Services Canada, Health Canada, CBSA, Correctional Service Canada, law enforcement agencies

C4ISR and defence electronics company producing technology-based integrated solutions for land, airborne, maritime, and cyber applications.

Simulation-based training solutions; Defence manufacturing (aerospace, ground vehicle and ship-borne systems); Cybersecurity (network security, assessment and response).

Systems engineering/project management, systems analysis, computer engineering, software development, computer simulation, weapon/sensor systems control and integration, logistics engineering.

Advanced technology solutions including: solutions architecture, development and systems integration, converged cyber/physical security solutions, and training and simulation solutions.

350 Lorraine Ben chief executive 1995 Global defence and security, aerospace Department of National Defence, defence and commercial industries Corporate office for Lockheed Martin Corp.

305 Charles Falardeau vice-president of operations 1981 Aerospace and defence

260 Ryan Daye VP, Site Lead 1960 Defence electronics, systems integration

193 Shaun Horning president and CEO 1979 Defence, aviation, energy, marine

165 Peter Strom president and CEO 2000 Banking, retail, cannabis, transit, commercial, industrial and government enterprises

150 France Hébert vice-president and general manager 1947 Federal government, defence and security, critical infrastructure, public safety, healthcare, OEMs

135 Tom Davis vice-president 1975 Aerospace and defence

Rob Reynolds vice-president and general manager Jennifer Murch director

Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE Systems, General Dynamics

DND, U.S. Navy, international military forces

Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, IMP Aerospace & Defence, Bell Helicopter, Airbus Helicopters, RCAF, RCN, USAF, New Zealand Defence Force, Australian Defence Force, UK MOD

Bank of Hawaii, Fifth Third Bank, Tommy Bahama, Yesway Convenience Stores, Toronto Transit Commission, Orange County Transportation Authority, Toronto Community Housing, Canadian Tire Centre

Department of National Defence, Defence Research and Development Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris MAS, Airbus, Boeing, General Atomics

U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, BAE Systems, Boeing, Leonardo Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters, Chevron, ExxonMobil

DND, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ontario Provincial Police, Federal Law Enforcement Services, Provincial Law Enforcement Services

Ruggedized computing modules designed to endure the harsh environments faced by commercial airplanes, helicopters, fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles and naval platforms.

Designs, manufactures and supports naval communications, electro-optics, IRST, deployable flight data recorders, military C4ISR applications, as well as provides turnkey electronics manufacturing.

A world leading provider of intelligent condition monitoring solutions used in aerospace, defence, energy, and industrial applications to optimize the availability, performance, and safety of critical assets.

Video surveillance and intelligence solutions that improve security and business performance objectives including loss/fraud prevention, corporate compliance, workforce optimization and customer service.

Modelling/simulation and training, system and software engineering, human factors, capability engineering, life-cycle support.

Aerospace and defense, IR signature management, IR signature suppressors for aircraft and ships, specialized exhaust systems for offshore energy platforms.

Soft body armour solutions protecting against ballistic, stab/slash and fragmentation threats. Ballistic blankets, customized carrier solutions, Hi-Vis safety options and Tactical Clothing.

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John Fisher, Senior Director of Operations and Site Lead 1969 Global

Canadian Space Agency, Department of National Defence, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Boeing, European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), Sierra Nevada Corp., OneWeb, Northrop Grumman, MELCO

Geointelligence, robotics and space operations, satellite systems.

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Garry Venman chief executive 1956 Defence, air traffic control, highway management Government, DND

Air traffic management, service and support of avionics and airborne radar. 15

Solink* 110-390 March Rd. Kanata, ON K2K 0G7 1-844-635-7305 solink.com

DEW Engineering and Development ULC* 3429 Hawthorne Rd. Ottawa, ON K1G 4G2

613-736-5100 / 613-736-1348 dewengineering.com

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Med-Eng 2400 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON K1G 6C4 613-482-8835

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Mike Matta CEO 2009 Retail, restaurant

Tim Hortons, Moxie’s Classic Grill, Five Guys, JYSK, Sport Clips

Connects and synchronizes brick-and-mortar business systems including video and POS data, providing insight into loss prevention, security, and operations issues. 16

102 Ian Marsh president 1978

Defence, police services and aerospace in North America, Europe and the Middle East

90 Rob Reynolds vice-president and general manager 1981 Military forces, public safety agencies, border security

75 Adam Caithness, director 2006 Global Defence and commercial

Steve Mills site leader Louis Brunet corporate development role 2006 Government, aerospace, defence

Department of National Defence, General Dynamics Land Systems Canada, Ford Motor Co.

Military and public safety agencies worldwide, including Department of National Defence, US DoD, NATO Member Nations

Canada DND: Canadian Army, RCN UK MoD: British Army Australian Defence Force: Australian Army

Department of National Defence, GDMS, Bombardier, IMP/Cascade, CAE, Longview Aviation/Viking Air

Ceramic composite armour protection systems for military and police vehicles, military fleet life extension, design and manufacture, tracked and wheeled military vehicles, systems analysis and support.

Bomb suits, protective equipment and sensors, bomb disposal and EOD robots, specialized tools and search equipment, blast attenuation seats, thermal management solutions for military.

System Integrator focused on Land Forces Simulation Systems(LVC)-to-C4ISR Systems including CAST support and AAR support. MST systems based on VR and AR, including voice-procedure based speech recognition, telemetry.

Communications, navigation, simulation and training systems, avionic systems, flight management systems, data fusion and networking.

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LARGEST MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS

Cloud & 24/7 support solutions, vC-level technology consulting, with a security-first mindset, Convergence will be your guide as new industry requirements and demands happen.

Decisive Group designs, builds, and maintains enterprise IT infrastructure and hybrid cloud, as well as managing and protecting data. We engage with customers through our hands-on approach, providing guidance and highly personalized service.

Our mission is ‘Creating Peace of Mind’ through better IT, customer and employee experiences to make work flow! Fully Managed joined the TELUS Business Solutions family in 2022.

Corp (in partnership with Bell Canada), Oakwood Design, SRDC, Grain Growers of Canada, Syner Capital, Thales

THE LIST LARGEST ANIMATION STUDIOS

Hilda, Centaurworld, Kid Cosmic, the Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, Bob’s Burgers Movie, Disney’s The Ghost & Molly McGee

MacDougall, president/co-founder Tori Coulthart, VP of production Craig Young, head of production

3 Atomic Cartoons 203-981 Wellington St. W Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y1 atomiccartoons.com

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Big Jump Entertainment 200-2379 Holly Ln. Ottawa, ON K1V 7P2

613-226-5287 / 613-226-9060 bigjumpent.com

PIP Animation Studios Inc.

203-2625 Queensview Dr.

Ottawa, ON K2B 8K7

613-569-4886 pipanimation.com

Sphere Animation

1350-130 Slater St.

Ottawa, ON K1P 6E2 spheremedia.ca/en/home/

Simple Story

504-319 McRae Ave.

Ottawa, ON K1Z 0B9

1-877-513-2422 simplestoryvideos.com

Cloud in the Sky Studios*

201-384 Bank St.

Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y4

613-513-7077 cloudintheskystudios.com

175 2018 Chris Wightman, Ottawa studio manager

120 2008

Rick Morrison, president Cory Morrison, evp development

50 1998 Dulcie Clark, owner & CEO

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Bruno Dubé, president and CEO Jacques Bilodeau, president

13 2011 Alex Dorward CEO

7 2010 Joseph Truong, chief creative director

Bubble Guppies, Dino Ranch, The Loud House, Casa Grande, Kingdom Force, Inside Job, A Tale Dark and Grimm, We Lost Our Human, Final Space

Emmy-award winning “Last Kids on Earth” (Netflix), “Curious George: Ships Ahoy” (NBC Universal), Pinecone & Pony (AppleTV)

Wizard of Oz; Animals; Camp WWERM: Trailer Park Boys –Animated, Big Words, Small Stories, Dog and Pony Show, Big Blue, Scooby Doo Reunion

Lamya’s Poem, Season 13 of Cyberchase, Jamie’s Paper Train and Kit The Kat, Ongoing seasons of Cyberchase, New productions with Canadian and USA producers

Red Ketchup, Riley Rocket, Saving Me, The Game Catchers

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees awareness campaign for Yemen, York University tutorials and informational videos for new students, Sanofi’s diversity and inclusion videos for their organization.

211, United Way BrainBox AI, BrainBox AI Uther, Uther Supply Chains Are Human, Kinaxis

Cloud IT and hosted solutions including cloud backup and disaster recovery, cloud services, file sync and a suite of Microsoft solutions.

Managed IT Services (MSP), Managed Security Services (MSSP), IT service desk, Enterprise IT consulting/ProServices, Business Voice. Your ONLY ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified IT solutions provider in Ontario.

Cloud Computing, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Network and Information Security, 24/7 Bilingual Service Desk, IT Consulting.

An award winning independently owned entertainment company collaborating with partners across the globe on world-class content. Its major recurring partners are Disney, Apple, Netflix, and Amazon.

A full-service, multi-production animation studio working with broadcasters and streamers such as Nickelodeon, Netflix, Warner Bros, CBC and Disney to create high quality 2D and CG animated content.

An artist-driven, multifaceted studio that includes some of North America’s most creative animators, directors, producers, and writers. with approximately 900 artists working across all three of its studios in Ottawa, Vancouver and LA.

Animation, proprietary content and production services, producers of pre-school, tweens/kids and prime-time animated content.

Complete animation services in 2D/3D from scripts to post.

One of Canada’s biggest 2D digital animation studios drawing on two decades of experience to deliver large-scale projects for giants such as Netflix, Universal and PBS.

We’ve produced thousands of animated and live-action videos for companies across several industries and brands like Coca-Cola, Walmart, Bell Media, CIBC, Shopify, Pfizer, L’Oreal, Pitney Bowes, Citrix, and the Government of Canada.

Using experiential storytelling, we help companies deliver authentic and engaging brand experiences.

THE LIST

1 NAV CANADA 77 Metcalfe St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5L6

613-563-5588 / 613-563-3426 navcanada.ca

LARGEST AEROSPACE COMPANIES

1,150 Raymond G. Bohn, president and CEO

N Airlines using Canadian airspace

Provides air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.

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870-45 O’Connor St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4

613-688-0698 / 613-688-0702 lockheedmartin.ca

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions

333 Palladium Dr. Kanata, ON K2V 1A6

613-599-9199 / 613-599-7777 curtisswrightds.com

Arnprior Aerospace*

107 Baskin Dr. E. Arnprior, ON K7S 3M1

613-623-4267 / 613-623-1736 arnprioraerospace.com

Telesat 2100-160 Elgin St. Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7 613-748-0123 telesat.com

Leonardo DRS 1100-500 Palladium Dr. Kanata, ON K2V 1C2

613-591-5800 / 613-591-5801 drs.com

MDS Gas Turbine Engine Solutions

200-1220 Old Innes Rd. Ottawa, ON K1B 3V3 613-744-7257 / 613-744-8016 mdsaero.com

8 Gastops 1011 Polytek St. Ottawa, ON K1J 9J3 613-744-3530 / 613-744-8846 gastops.com

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CAE Canada 200-350 Legget Dr. Ottawa, ON K2K 2W7 613-247-0342 / 613-271-0963 cae.com

10 MDA 302 Legget Dr. Kanata, ON K2K 1Y5 613-599-7602 x234

11 Raytheon Canada 730-360 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1R 7X7

613-233-4121 / 613-233-1099 rtx.com

350 Lorraine Ben chief executive of Lockheed Martin Canada 1995 Y NYSE: LMT Defence, systems integration

305 Charles Falardeau vice-president of operations 1981 Y NYSE: CW

Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE Systems, General Dynamics

300 Tom Melvin president 2005 N Boeing, Bombardier, Safran

295 Michele Beck vice-president of North American sales 1969 N Broadcast, telecom, corporate and government

260 Ryan Daye VP, site lead 1960 N DND, U.S. Navy, international military forces, aerospace

209 John Jastremski president and CEO 1985 N Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Air France, Solar Turbines, NPO Saturn, Siemens, MTU

193 Shaun Horning president and CEO 1979 N

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Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, GE Aviation, IMP Aerospace, Bell Helicopter, Airbus Helicopters, Avio Aero, DND, USAF

France Hébert vice-president and general manager, CAE Canada, defence and security WND Y TSX: CAE WND

130 John Fisher, senior director of operations and site lead 1969 N

Canadian Space Agency, DND, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Boeing, European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), Sierra Nevada Corp., OneWeb

Naval combat systems, C4ISR, data fusion, ISS, radar systems, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, training and logistics services.

Designs, develops and manufactures tech for aerospace and defense. Ottawa office specializes in engineering embedded computing modules that are ruggedized for use by commercial airplanes, helicopters, and naval platforms.

Commercial and military product integration, assembly and manufacturing utilizing precision-machined and fabricated components. Products include airframe structural assemblies, avionics racking and electronic panels/ enclosures.

Global satellite operator providing secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide.

Designs, manufactures and supports naval communications, electro-optics, IRST, deployable flight data recorders, military C4ISR applications, as well as turnkey electronics manufacturing.

Global provider of turnkey test facilities, special test equipment and test service solutions for engines and engine components in the aerospace, industrial and marine markets.

Innovative online monitoring sensors, at-line analysis, complex modeling and simulation (digital twin), world class laboratory testing, engineering, design, and MRO services for Breeze Eastern products & FLIR systems.

Civil aviation, defence and security, healthcare.

Geointelligence, robotics and space operations, satellite systems.

traffic management, service and support of avionics and airborne radar.

ETM Industries 310-266 Hall Ave. Renfrew, ON K7V 4E7

115 John Robertson president

65 Joanne Walker general manager 2006

Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Arnprior Aerospace, Honeywell, Heroux-Devtek, L3, Gastops, NAV Canada, Parker, PCC

Cabin communications systems, flight deck communications systems, Wi-Fi systems, customizable handsets.

Metal CNC machining and plastic injection molding capabilities; tool room (in-house made jigs, fixtures, dies and plastic injection molds); all aspects of inventory from raw stock and castings to bought-out finished goods. 13 Satcom Direct Avionics* 1260 Teron Rd. Kanata, ON K2K 0A1 613-224-3301 satcomdirect.com

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Kongsberg Geospatial 400-411 Legget Dr. Kanata, ON K2K 3C9 613-271-5500 / 613-591-0774 kongsberggeospatial.com

CAM-TAG Industries 2783 Fenton Rd. Ottawa, ON K1T 3T8

52 Jordan Freed president and managing director 1992 N

DND, NAV Canada, U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, FAA

Geospatial visualization, situational awareness, commandand-control software solutions. 15

613-822-1921 / 613-822-2874 camtag.com

Honeywell* 100-303 Terry Fox Dr. Ottawa, ON K2K 3J1

50 Michel St-Denis general manager 1966 N Bombardier Aerospace, SAFRAN Landing Systems, Héroux-Devtek

Machining, sub-assemblies and complete assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. 15

613-591-9064 / 613-591-9120 honeywell.com

Searidge Technologies

300-60 Camelot Dr. Nepean, ON K2G 5X8

613-686-3988 searidgetech.com

APS Aerospace Corp.

400-205 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1C3

613-749-1015 apscorp.ca/

50 Marina Mississian senior director of space payloads 1974 Y NYSE: HON

48 Moodie Cheikh CEO and co-founder 2005 N

35 Mike Poole, CEO Steve Roberts, COO 2021

Bombardier, Boeing, Gulfstream Aerospace, military, business and commercial aviation

Satellite antennas, microwave/electronic components and subsystems, broadband communications products, airborne connectivity. 17

NAV Canada, NATS, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Dubai Airports, Direction des Services de la navigation aérienne

N Government

Remote tower and digital airport solutions.

Flight

Commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defence systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, performancebased logistics and training.

organizations, Operators, Military, OEMs

data and cockpit voice recorder analysis and flight recorder playback, flight data monitoring, software solutions development.

“Duff” Sullivan managing director of Boeing Canada

NYSE: BA DND, PSPC, Canadian Space Agency

Transforming industries with the most secure voice, data and video network convergence solutions

com-net.ca

THE LIST

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Canada 800-350 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4 613-238-4173 payments.ca

Veem*

300-135 Michael Cowpland Dr. Kanata, ON K2M 2E9 1-877-279-2629 veem.com

3 Slice Labs

14 Chamberlain Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 3T3

1-833-729-3732 slice.is 55

Telepin Software Systems

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411 Legget Dr. Kanata, ON K2K 3C9

613-366-1910 telepin.com

5 Payment Source

320 March Rd. Kanata, ON K2K 2E3

613-831-6877 paymentsource.ca

LARGEST FINTECH COMPANIES

Black president and CEO

Stakeholders include financial institutions, the federal government and the Bank of Canada

Sheila James vice-president of operations WND

Stuart Baserman chief technology officer

55 2007 Timothy Roberts, CEO Eric Feeley, CTO

The Co-operators, Duuo, Appalachian Underwriters, Eastern Underwriting Managers, London Underwriters

Singtel, Digicel, Etisalat, Tigo Tanzania, Telkom Kenya, Freedom Mobile, Belize Telemedia, MOOV Africa, Mascom

24 2014 Trevor Cook co-founder & director WND

Owns and operates Canada’s payment clearing and settlement infrastructure, including associated systems, bylaws, rules and standards.

Global B2B payments, small business fintech solutions, foreign exchange locks.

Slice Labs Inc. is building the future of insurance by enabling insurers, MGAs, and technology platforms to build intelligent and intuitive, on-demand digital insurance products via Slice’s cloud-based platform.

Mobile transaction platforms.

Our platform and national retail network can reach every Canadian and offer more ways to pay and be paid. Our suite of alternative and retail payment solutions include: PaySimply, DirectPay and Now Prepay.

Shift4 handles every aspect of the commerce ecosystem to deliver a seamless, streamlined payments experience. A complete end-to-end commerce ecosystem.

LARGEST PHOTONICS COMPANIES

Wireline and wireless service providers, undersea cable operators, internet content providers, large enterprises

Government, small, medium and large enterprises, service providers

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Sanmina 500 March Rd. Ottawa, ON K2K 0J9

613-886-6000 / 613-886-6001 sanmina.com

Lumentum Operations LLC

61 Bill Leathem Dr. Ottawa, ON K2J 0P7 613-843-3000 / 613-843-2800 lumentum.com

OZ Optics

219 Westbrook Rd.

Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0

613-831-0981 / 613-836-5089 ozoptics.com

Iridian Spectral Technologies Ltd.

2700 Swansea Cres.

Ottawa, ON K1G 6R8

613-741-4513 / 613-741-9986

iridian.ca

Infinera Canada Inc.

222-555 Legget Dr. Kanata, ON K2K 2X3 613-254-8412 infinera.com/

450 Geoff Beale vice-president 1980 Y NASDAQ: SANM

400 Doug Alteen SVP, GM telecom transport business unit 2015 Y NASDAQ: LITE

272 Omur Sezerman president and CEO 1985

165 George Laframboise president 1998

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Aerospace and defence, telecommunications, industrial, medical, renewable energy

Network equipment manufacturers, communications service providers and cable operators, internet content providers, mobile handset manufacturers and industrial manufacturers.

Telecommunications, military/aerospace, oil and gas, industrial, medical and pharmaceutical

Telecommunications, spectroscopy, 3D cinema, aerospace, LiDAR

5G/4G wireless, microwave, fixed wireless, private wireless, full line of routers, broadband access & in-home Wi-Fi, optical networks, cloud software, core networks, network cybersecurity, IoT solutions.

Networking systems, services and software company.

Borderless networks, collaboration, data centre and virtualization, routers and switches, security and surveillance, home and small business services.

Leading electronics design and manufacturing company, providing complete end-to-end services with a focus on advanced technologies, optical, RF and microelectronics.

Optical and photonic components, modules and subsystems; Commercial Laser engines; Diode lasers for sensing applications.

Fibre-optic components, test equipment and sensor systems.

Designs and manufactures custom optical thin film filter solutions for a variety of industrial and research sectors.

Azmina Somani senior VP, optical modules & coherent solutions 2009 Y NASDAQ: INFN Tier-1 operators, ICPs

Solutions spanning access, metro, long-haul and subsea domains; software platforms enabling automation.

CHALLENGING OVERWHELMING EXHILARATING REWARDING.

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TO THE 2022 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES AWARD WINNERS.

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Over the past 77 years, we’ve helped clients realize their big picture, long-term business goals and manage everyday tax, financing and accounting challenges.

Work with GGFL to see the opportunity behind your numbers. Call today 613.728.5831 or visit ggfl.ca.

Pandemic-fuelled growth brings special challenges for this year’s crop of fastest-growing companies

BY ANNE HOWLAND

Learning about OBJ’s 10 fastest-growing companies for 2022 is a bit like reading the story of the past few years.

With a pandemic sweeping the world — and our own neighbourhoods — what did we do as consumers? Well, we ordered stuff online and had it delivered. We pampered ourselves with personal care items and upgrades for our homes. We took “vacations” in our backyards and we indulged in tasty treats that were dropped off on our doorsteps.

As a result of these new or accelerated behaviours, some companies struggled to cope with a dramatic loss of customers and revenues. Others found themselves in completely the opposite situation: overwhelmed with demand. The latter scenario was the case for many of our fastest-growing firms for 2022.

In 2022, we tried something a little different by asking the top 10 firms about the challenges involved with their explosive growth. Their responses mirrored what we already know is happening in our economy, much of which is a direct result of the pandemic. Pentup demand is driving prices higher, creating inflation. There are shortages and bottlenecks at many stages of the supply chain. And qualified, skilled employees

are an increasingly hot commodity, with employees expecting — demanding — a whole new work experience.

In fact, the overwhelming message from our top 10 was that their growth simply couldn’t happen without the right people. Whether they were struggling with finances, supply chain issues, or simply filling customer orders, it all came back to having the right number of employees with the right skills, willing to go that extra mile. This is especially important for fast-growing companies, where long hours and hard work are the norm.

As one of our top 10 put it, “Supporting our employees and ensuring they are happy is our biggest priority because without them we would not be where we are.”

Similarly, “Growing a team through this type of growth has been hard, but ultimately taught us the importance of our people and team.”

In today’s business environment, where supply chain and talent availability are challenges for all companies, it’s important that fast-growing firms not only be celebrated, but also carefully nurtured. Research over the past few years shows that these firms punch well above their weight when it comes to economic impact. Federal government data indicates that high-growth companies represent about five per cent of Canadian businesses with 10 employees or

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Bushbalm Natural Skincare

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 5,570%

Noibu

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 1,721%

GoFor Delivers

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 1,382%

Ottawa Deck and Rail

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 1,185%

Ottawa Valley Meats

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 450%

Food Cycle Science

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 425%

Sidi.io

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 422%

Sampford Advisors

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 342%

Keynote Group

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 244%

Purecolo

THREE-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH: 243%

more, but are responsible for 40 per cent of new jobs created. They contribute disproportionately to gross domestic product and to total export values. In short, they are the superstars of any country’s economy.

But they face specific obstacles, more so than their slower-moving, steadier counterparts. For example, they need strong management that can captain and control surging growth. They may need help exploring new markets abroad, much sooner than other firms. They typically have trouble accessing financing that is flexible enough to support their dynamic needs. And, of course, they struggle to find the people who are needed to fulfill and enable their growth trajectory.

Over the past couple of years, policymakers have stepped forward with much-needed assistance for companies that have been dealt a harsh blow by the pandemic. As we look down the rocky path to economic recovery, just as we need to help some companies get back on their feet, we should ensure that others have the fuel to keep running flat out, particularly in these difficult times.

LEFT TO RIGHT: 2022 fastest-growing company Bushbalm Natural Skincare: Rachel Kerr, director of brand and marketing; David Gaylord, CEO; Tim Burns, COO.

These three Ottawa tech companies are on track for $1B in revenue

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Three local tech companies have been identified as having a high probability of reaching $1 billion in revenue, according to a ranking by Communitech, a Waterloo-based innovation hub that supports more than 1,200 founders by providing opportunities to access talent, capital and sales.

In 2022, Communitech added 26 Canadian tech firms to its roster of top-performing companies, known as Team True North. The team now consists of 61 companies shown by verified data to have the highest probability of reaching $1 billion in revenue, according to Communitech.

The Ottawa firms added to the list were Ross Video, RVezy, and Solace.

“We’re thrilled to have identified 26 more world-class tech firms in Canada’s innovation economy to add to our 2022 Team True North roster,” said Chris Albinson, CEO and president of Communitech. “Our tech ecosystem’s ability to weather current economic challenges is due to their impressive growth.”

In September, Ross Video CEO David Ross told Techopia that, after posting average annual revenue increases of 17

Rewind lands on Deloitte Fast 50 list

BY DAVID SALI

Software developer Rewind is the only Ottawabased entrant on a prominent annual ranking of Canada’s fastest-growing tech companies.

The local firm placed 41st on the latest Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list with three-year revenue growth of 551 per cent between 2018 and 2021.

Founded seven years ago, Rewind makes software that backs up and recovers data for Shopify merchants, QuickBooks customers and users of other cloud-based software platforms. It stores data from customer accounts on encrypted servers, ensuring sensitive information is protected from events such as power outages or cyber-attacks.

Rewind, which raised US$80 million venture capital in 2021 and now serves more than 100,000 organizations, was also the highest-ranking Ottawa company on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list of firms from across North America, coming in at No. 269.

“We are extremely honoured to make the Fast 500 list for the first time,” Rewind co-founder and CEO Mike Potter said in a statement. “Since 2015, we have been on a mission to help educate businesses about this vital risk of using SaaS, while building backup and restoration solutions that protect the data they rely on each and every day.”

Still, although it’s one of the city’s biggest startup success stories of the past several years, Rewind is among many Canadian tech firms that have faced

per cent for two decades, his firm is poised to more than double that rate in fiscal 2022, with projected growth of about 35 per cent.

“We can definitely see the path to a billion dollars now,” Ross said. “Nineteen acquisitions and creating a true unicorn internally financed, there’s probably not too many companies like that.”

He added that the video technology company is probably “two or three years away” from an IPO and intends to implement a dual-share structure to ensure its current boss retains firm control.

In late 2021, Shawn McAllister, Solace’s chief technology and chief product officer, told Techopia that, as wireless network traffic soared during the pandemic, Solace was revving up its hiring engine to meet surging demand for its hardware and software.

Solace, which helps ensure that data has a smooth path to its final destination, said it planned to boost its global headcount from 400 to more than 500 over the next 12 months as it diversifies beyond its traditional core customer base in the financial services sector.

“The (verticals) that we focused on were big, but now we’ve just seen it explode everywhere,” said McAllister.

“Everybody’s got a real-time streaming, a real-time analytics, a real-time connectivity strategy.”

Meanwhile, RVezy told Techopia in spring 2021 that business had never been better for the growing startup.

Michael McNaught, the co-founder of the peer-to-peer rental platform for recreational vehicles, said, “In March (2021), we were seeing numbers that we don’t even see in the summer months.”

McNaught said the firm was on pace to triple its record revenue numbers of 2020 and nearly doubled its headcount to 60. The company expanded to the U.S. and has an inventory of more than 10,000 motorhomes, trailers and camper vans for rent.

The Communitech ranking is based on data from Silicon Valley Bank, analysis by New York-based data science firm Two Sigma, and the model developed by Communitech for measuring growth potential.

With the latest additions, the 61 companies on Team True North had $8.1 billion in combined annual revenue with average annual revenue of $132 million and average yearover-year revenue growth of 198 per cent. The companies employ 37,446 people and have a combined 2,532 open roles, according to Communitech.

headwinds in 2022.

After doubling its headcount from 65 to 130 in 2021, the firm said it planned to hire up to 100 more employees in the next 12 months.

But while Rewind did make a splash in 2022 with a few big-name recruits — including Nolan Beanlands, the former executive director of the Capital Angel Network, who took on the newly created post of corporate development manager — the firm’s total staff count remains about the same as it was last December.

A company spokesperson said Rewind continued hiring in 2022, but added that some other employees “left for new opportunities.” The company, which said in May it expected recurring revenues to rise by about 50 per cent this year, declined to give an update on projected sales growth when contacted by OBJ

The only Ottawa company to crack last year’s Fast 50, cybersecurity firm Field Effect Software, did not appear on the 2022 list.

Deloitte relies on companies to voluntarily apply and submit required financial information.

Two other local companies also appeared on this year’s Technology Fast 500 list.

Food Cycle Science, whose flagship offering is a portable composter that converts food scraps into a nutrient-rich byproduct, ranked 383rd with three-year revenue growth of 351 per cent. The company was also ninth out of 15 enterprises highlighted in Deloitte’s Clean Technology list.

The local entrants on the Fast 500 list were rounded out by online research software firm Recollective, which landed at No. 472 with three-year growth of 261 per cent.

In addition, two enterprises from the capital were represented on Deloitte’s Companies to Watch list of up-and-coming firms: Meeting management software provider Fellow (three-year growth of 643 per cent), which raised US$24 million in series-A financing last year, and cybersecurity firm Crypto4A (three-year growth of 437 per cent).

INSIGHTS SECTOR

Time to slow down: Family jewelry business approaches retirement with four lifetimes of memories

BY SARAH MACFARLANE

Nettleton’s Jewellery co-owners and brothers Geoff, Cameron and Richard will soon stop welcoming loyal customers to their familiar store in what will be a bittersweet end to four generations for the family-owned business.

Now featuring a storefront that hosts a large blue “retirement sale” banner in the Westgate Shopping Centre, Nettleton’s will wrap up 106 years when the brothers retire on Jan. 31, 2023.

“We were hoping to keep it going longer, but with the perfect storm hitting – age, health and lease – we have to reconsider,” says Cameron. “The lease is too expensive, our health is still good, and our age is getting up there.”

After so many years, the brothers move around the display cases, worktables and each other with practiced ease, greeting each customer, familiar or new, as an old friend. They call to each other from their desks to clarify important dates or details, like the year they moved to a certain location or how old their father was when he took over the business (in his early 20s). Aside from one part-time employee, it is just Cameron and Geoff running the store, day in and day out.

“We used to be on rotating four-day work weeks,” explains Cameron. “But now we have

been working every day so that there are always two people in the store. We’re filling in the gaps.

“You clean the toilets one day and write the cheques the next,” he laughs.

The Nettletons prioritize one-on-one, gold-standard customer service, the brothers say. While they aren’t goldsmiths, they are “fundamental jewelers”; repairs and watch battery changes are done in-store while design and manufacturing are completed at workshops that are contracted by the Nettletons.

The store displays family photos on the walls alongside glittering cases of jewelry and watches, a reminder of the foundation that built the business into what it is today.

J.E. Nettleton, son of an English tailor, opened the first store in Penetanguishene, Ont. in the late 1800s. In 1916, his son, 25-yearold George G. Nettleton, moved to Ottawa and, with a local business partner, started Nettleton & Haskett Watchmakers at 196 Queen St. Within a year, the business had outgrown the location and moved to 93 Bank St.

George quickly earned a reputation as a watch inspector for drivers, engineers and conductors of the Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Grand Trunk and New York Central railways. He was tasked with setting and maintaining the time on the timepieces. It was important work; railway employees

with a lagging watch would be fined.

In 1947, when George passed away, his son Douglas took over and in nine years became the sole owner and manager. Between 1973 and 1978, Douglas’ sons Richard, Cameron and Geoffrey joined the business.

In the years since, Richard, Cameron and Geoff moved the store to the MetLife Building at 225 Albert St. and opened a second location in the Westgate mall. In 1995, their father retired and the downtown location moved to the Royal Bank Centre at 90 Sparks St., where it stayed for 13 years. All three brothers are co-owners and Cameron and Geoff operate the store.

Over more than 100 years, Nettleton’s has evolved into a full-service jeweler that specializes in watches and custom jewelry.

The brothers have their share of fond and funny memories, including their father delivering rings to chapels and churches just in time for wedding ceremonies.

The brothers watched their family members work around the clock and Cameron and Geoff have done the same in the current store. Nettleton’s never closed during the pandemic – instead, the brothers were frequently updating their Facebook page and website and fielding calls from customers desperate to have items repaired and watch batteries changed.

“Everywhere else was closed,” explains Cameron. “We would run out for the watch, come in to change the battery, then run back out to give it back to them.” Cameron’s practiced hands can change a watch battery in about three minutes.

While they are currently covering expenses, their business is not what it was pre-pandemic, explains Cameron – he says they initially lost about 80 per cent of their revenue. The day they re-opened for inperson services, they changed 65 watch batteries.

And with the future of small shopping malls like Westgate, in-person business, and retail in general uncertain, the brothers say it is time to retire. “Retail isn’t what it used to be,” says Cameron. “The pandemic really forced everyone to sit down and re-evaluate their life.”

But they have loved their jobs, the brothers agree. It is a bittersweet ending.

“If someone took over ownership and operation, I’d work here,” explains Cameron. “But I always say I want my name at the top of the cheque, not signed on the bottom.”

As for retirement, spending time with grandchildren is the biggest priority. Cameron also sees himself golfing at the Canadian Golf and Country Club in Ashton and spending time at Geoff’s cottage in North Frontenac – although, that might have been news to his brother.

“After 47 years of working seven days a week, we might pick up something else and start a new career at 68,” suggests Cameron. “But we mostly want to make up for 47 years of no time off and no vacation.”

The Nettleton brothers are getting ready for retirement in 2023. FILE PHOTOS

These local business professionals shared interesting news and views with OBJ in 2022.

Kevin McHale, Sparks Street Business Improvement Area

Kevin McHale, executive director of the Sparks Street Business Improvement Area, said the hollowing out of Ottawa’s downtown due to COVID-19 has been “worse than any other major city in North America.”

In late 2022, McHale attended the annual convention of the International Downtown Association in Vancouver, where BIA executives, municipal politicians and business leaders were brainstorming ideas to get pandemic-battered cities back on their feet.

“I’m coming back with a phone full of photos of ideas,” he said. “We can’t just expect that the office (workers) are going to come back. I don’t think that’s realistic. We’ve got to think, ‘OK, how are we going to get people to come down here and use this place in a variety of ways?’”

At the end of the day, McHale said, it will take a community effort to put Ottawa’s city centre back on the map.

Michelle Groulx, Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas

The federal government is publishing draft legislative amendments to the Payment Card Networks Act and if the industry can’t come to an agreed solution in the months to come, the federal government will introduce the legislation in the new year to regulate credit card transaction fees instead.

Michelle Groulx, executive director of the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas, said while the feds’ statement is a good start, she’d like to see even more help for her members.

“This direction alleviates the cost of a sale for small businesses,” said Groulx, whose organization represents thousands of mainstreet retailers and other enterprises in the capital. “I hope this expands to other transactional costs – for example, Interac or banking transactions.”

The government’s mention of credit card transaction fees is “a step in the right direction” but might not help businesses deal with rising costs in the short term, business leaders say.

Dennis Van Staalduinen, Wellington West BIA

In anticipation of summer 2022, neighbourhoods across the city were coming to life, preparing for what residents and businesses hoped marked a return to ‘‘normal.”

For Ottawa’s central business improvement areas, the warm weather signaled the highly anticipated return to in-person festivals and events that allow them to showcase and celebrate all that their local communities have to offer.

“Collectively as downtown BIAs, we all agree that creating a sense of life and energy in the core is what we owe our businesses and our neighbours to get people excited again about the idea of being in public spaces together,” said Dennis Van Staalduinen, executive director of the Wellington West BIA.

Patrick Burke, Glebe BIA

Patrick Burke, a former Torontonian, moved to the Glebe in October 2020 after his partner’s new job opportunity brought them to Ottawa. He immediately felt welcome.

“I just really fell in love with the neighbourhood,” said the experienced communications professional and now executive director of the Glebe Business Improvement Area (BIA). He officially assumed his role after predecessor Andrew Peck left to become the new ED of the Downtown Rideau BIA.

“Everything you need is here; everything is so close,” said Burke during an interview at the Glebe BIA office located on Bank Street near Fifth Avenue. “A community spirit runs through the whole neighbourhood and the businesses are a big part of that. They make you feel at home and take care of you.

“I think we’ve been very fortunate, with such strong and loyal support of people from the Glebe and beyond who have shown up and bought local.”

THE LIST

LARGEST IN-HOME CARE PROVIDERS

Care, case management, nursing, psychology psychotherapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, massage therapy, behaviour therapy, horticulture therapy, social work.

We offer the following services to individuals and family members looking for private care or government home care as well as organizations looking for additional: personal support; home support, client companionship/ sitter.

PSW Staffing solutions, dementia care, homecare, meal prep, laundry, housekeeping, companion/caregiver service, 24 hour respite care, companion assistance to appointments.

nursing care for adult and paediatric clients, dementia care, companion care, shift nursing, facility relief staffing, footcare.

Homecare, housekeeping, nursing care, and grocery delivery. Other services can be managed on a case-by-case basis.

Staffing for in-home care, private care, long term care, retirement and hospitals. sitters/companions, escorts, home care workers, personal support workers, nursing staff.

Companion care, home support, handyman help, housekeeping, transportation and accompaniment to appointments, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, respite care, overnight care, personal support (PSW) care.

pediatric care, education provider, registered nurses &, registered practical nurses, personal support workers, companion/sitter.

24 hour care, interactive care, alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, end of life and palliative care, personal care, respite care, senior body, senior mind, seniors care, transition, transportation services.

Personal support, companionship, nursing care, transportation, cleaning, end of life care/doulas on staff, therapy companionship/service dog available with handler.

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Chateau Lafayette 42 York St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5S6 613-241-4747 thelaff.ca/

Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Maple Shop 399 Sugar Bush Rd. Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0 613-256-3867 fultons.ca

A.H. Fitzsimmons 1878 Co. Ltd.* 200-66 Colonnade Rd. Ottawa, ON K2E 7K7 613-238-2100 / 613-238-7456 ahfitzsimmons.com

Marchand Lighting and Electrical 1283 Algoma Rd. Ottawa, ON K1B 3W7 613-749-2279 / 613-749-9952 marchandelectric.com

Sanderson Roofing 437 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON K1R 5T7

613-233-9369 / 613-230-4646 sandersonroofing.com

Carefor Health & Community Services

760 Belfast Rd Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8

613-749-7557 carefor.ca/

J.T. Bradley’s 1220 Colonial Rd. Navan, ON K4B 1J4 613-835-3781

OLDEST OTTAWA COMPANIES

1849 Francis Grant Jill Scott, Todd Scott John Sloan Deek Labelle Bar/Restaurant

1860 John Fulton Shirley Fulton Deugo Maple sugar bush; maple gift shop; producer of organic maple syrup; maple gourmet and Maple Luscious bath and body products.

1878 Alexander H. Fitzsimmons Frank Rizzo Full-service real estate brokerage.

1892 P.E. Marchand Jacques Marchand Lighting and electrical sales; design and project management.

1895 J.D. Sanderson Don Mann Residential and commercial roofing.

1897 Victoria Order of Nurses Steve Perry Home care, community support services, retirement residences.

1898 John Thomas Bradley Hassan Akil

Pye & Richards - Temprano & Young Architects Inc. 200-824 Meath St. Ottawa, ON K1Z 6E8 613-724-7700 / 613-724-1289 prty.ca

E.R. Fisher Menswear 199 Richmond Rd. Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W4 613-829-8313 erfisher.com

9 Hardy Mattress 278 Richmond Rd. Ottawa, ON K1Z 6X2 1-866-618-2742 hardymattress.ca

11 McIntosh & Watts 855 Industrial Ave., Ste 1 Ottawa, ON K1G 4L4 613-233-2332 mcintoshshop.com

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Francis Canada Truck Centre 3818 Russell Rd. Ottawa, ON K1G 3N2

613-744-0974 / 613-744-8952 freightlinerofottawa.com

Budd Gardens Perennials 2832 Innes Rd. Ottawa, ON K1B 4K4

613-830-4328 buddgardens.com

Snelling Paper & Sanitation Ltd.* 1410 Triole St. Ottawa, ON K1B 3M5

613-745-7184 / 613-745-7949 snellingpaper.com

Binks Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Retail and country store hosting an LCBO agency store and distributing Purina Agrifeed.

1901 Werner Noffke Eliseo Temprano principal architect Full service architectural consulting firm.

1905 Emerson Ralph Fisher Sonia Fisher Men’s tailored clothing and sportswear; made-to-measure service, custom shirts. Fully equipped tailor shop.

1905 WND Denis Lepage Mattress sales

1906 Grant McIntosh Christina Watts Peter McIntosh

Retail, fine tableware and gifts. Specializes in fine bone china coffee mugs designed in Ottawa under the “McIntosh” brand.

1910 H.G. Francis Matthew Francis, Daniel Francis Heavy truck sales and repair.

1911 Peter Budd Don and Dave Budd Growers of perennial flowers, specializing in hostas.

1915 Charles Snelling Randy Graham Patrick Lahey Food service packaging; janitorial supplies and equipment; industrial packaging; safety supplies.

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100-881 Lady Ellen Pl. Ottawa, ON K1Z 5L3

613-226-1350 binks.ca

Frisby Tire

1918 Harry S. Binks Harry S. Binks Specializes in directors’ and officers’ liability; automobile and powersports dealerships; manufacturers; non-profit; defence industries; contractors and property management firms. 16

1377 Clyde Ave. Ottawa, ON K2G 3H7

613-224-2374 / 613-224-3782 frisbytire.com

C.A. Paradis / Chef’s Paradise*

1920 George Frisby Don Frisby Offers name brand tires, wheels, auto repair and brake services for customers located in and around the Ottawa area. 17

1314 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K1S 3Y4

613-731-2866 / 613-731-8439 chefsparadise.ca

1921 C.A. Paradis Brian Corbishley Isabelle Gagnon Candace Sutcliffe Alain Bouliane

Hubert’s Fireplaces

703-1290 Old Innes Rd.

Gourmet kitchenware for home chefs. Commercial equipment and smallwares dealer for food service businesses. 18

Ottawa, ON K1B 5M6

613-728-3786 hubertsfireplaces.com

Tanner Insurance Service Ltd.

200-2435 Holly Ln.

Ottawa, ON K1V 7P2

1922 WND Jodie Matthiesen Sales, service, installation of wood, gas, electric fireplaces, stoves and insert. Custom cabinetry & mantles, refinishing fireplace/insert facings. 18

613-232-5704 / 613-232-6486 tannerinsurance.com

Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 315 McLeod St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1A2

613-233-1143 / 613-233-9166 hpmcgarry.ca

1922 Allan R. Tanner Steven A. Tanner Commercial insurance; home and auto insurance; boat and yacht insurance specialists; group auto and

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Charles Hulse Sharon McGarry Patrick McGarry Funeral, Celebration of Life and Cremation service provider. With five operating locations to serve you.

THE LIST LARGEST BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS

(RANKED BY NUMBER OF MEMBER BUSINESSES)

1 Wellington West BIA 101-1292 Wellington St. W. Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A9 613-729-0363 wellingtonwest.ca

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Barrhaven BIA 407-900 Greenbank Rd. Nepean, ON K2J 4P6 613-825-8242 http://www.barrhavenbia.ca/

ByWard Market BIA

202-267 Dalhousie St. Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3

613-562-3325 / 613-562-3326 byward-market.com

Kanata North Business Association 100-350 Legget Dr. Kanata, ON K2K 0G7

613-254-8778 kanatanorthba.com

Downtown Rideau BIA*

1105-1 Nicholas St. Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7

613-241-6211 / 613-241-8612 downtownrideau.com

ZAC Vanier BIA

102-261 Montreal Rd. Vanier, ON K1L 8C7

613-745-0040 vanierbia.com

Glebe BIA

110-858 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K1S 3W3

613-680-8506 / 613-680-8512 intheglebe.ca

7 Bank Street BIA* 300-176 Gloucester St. Ottawa, ON K2P 0A6 613-232-6255 / 613-232-3372 bankstreet.ca

9 Heart of Orleans BIA

1H-245 Centrum Blvd. Orléans, ON K1E 0A1 613-580-2424 x23900 heartoforleans.ca

10 Carp Road Corridor BIA P.O. Box 194 Carp, ON K0A 1L0 613-314-7597 carproadbia.ca

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Westboro Village BIA 203-290 Picton Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Z 8P8 613-729-8145 westborovillage.com

12 Preston Street BIA 343 Preston St. 11th Floor, Office No. 1177 Ottawa, ON K1S 1N4 prestonstreet.com

13 Bells Corners BIA* 15B-2150 Robertson Rd. Ottawa, ON K2H 9S1 613-695-2425 bellscornersbia.ca

610 Brian Muzyka Dennis Van Staalduinen 2008

600 Jason MacDonald Andrea Steenbakkers 2006

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Co-Chairs: Ashley Hopkins Dominique (Deek) Labelle Kalin McCluskey 1993

558 Amy MacLeod Jamie Petten 2012

525 Brian O’Hoski Andrew Peck 1981

Neighbourhoods of Wellington Village and Hintonburg, also including Parkdale Market (north to Scott Street and south to the Queensway)

Bounded by Fallowfield Road to the north, Prince of Wales Drive to the east, south urban boundary to the south and Highway 416 to the west

The ByWard Market, bounded by Sussex, St. Patrick, Cumberland and George streets, with extensions north on Dalhousie Street to Cathcart Street

Bounded by Maxwell Bridge on the north, March Valley/Herzberg Road on the east and March Road on the south

53 blocks surrounding Rideau Street from Elgin Street to the Rideau River and George Street to Laurier Avenue

446 Morgan Eadie Nathalie Carrier 1985 McArthur Av, Montreal Rd and Beechwood Ave from St-Laurent to the Rideau River

400 Stephane Sauve Patrick Burke 2008 Bank Street between Highway 417, the Rideau Canal, Isabella Street and Chamberlain Avenue

400 Michael Wallack Christine Leadman 1977 Bank Street from Wellington Street to Catherine Street

350 Pascale Bazinet Tannis Vine 2008

Almost four kilometres of St. Joseph Boulevard, starting at Prestone Drive to the east and running west to Youville Drive, with pockets at Centrum Boulevard, Place d’Orleans Drive and Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard

300 Rick Levitsky Roddy Bolivar 2010 Carp Road in Ottawa’s west end, from Rothbourne Road in the south to March Road in the north

285 Molly Van der Schee Judy Lincoln 1979

280 Antonella Ceglia Lindsay Childerhose 1986

Richmond Road from Island Park Drive to Golden Avenue, including Danforth Avenue on the south side, Winona Street and Picton Avenue on the north side, McRae Avenue

Preston Street from Carling Avenue to Albert and east side of Rochester Street to the west side of O-Train tracks

Parkdale Market, ArtsPark, TASTE of Wellington West, Porchfest.

Branding and marketing of Barrhaven as a premiere commercial district; support and assistance to local businesses, annual sponsor of local events; smart local growth and development advocates.

Winterlude activities, stew cook-off, Tulip Festival and ByWard Barket, Canada Day and Capital City Bike Fest, Christmas caroling/carriage rides; ByWard Market Street Ambassador program; community advocacy.

Promotes and enhances the existing ecosystem of diverse businesses with expertise in innovation and technology.

Branding Downtown Rideau as Ottawa’s Arts, Fashion & Theatre district and a destination for shopping, dining, culture and tourism in the community. Implements programs to attract customers to Downtown Rideau.

VanierHUB.com with a 230k Placemaking grant from My Main Street; Montreal Road Revitalization five-year plan; BeechFest; Partage Beechwood; Cultural Economic Curation Projects.

Holiday Glebe Spree contest; Glebe Eats; Great glebe Garage & Sidewalk Sale; Marvest; mural program; game day programming; parkettes and gateway signage; hanging baskets, holiday lighting.

Digital Map, Graffiti Removal Program, Mural Program, Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQ+ Village, the Village Legacy Project and Fire & Ice Festival.

BIA Faces of Business, The Beat magazine, Mural project, historical plaque program, Orléans Christmas Bazaar, BIA Happy Hour, bike repair station, seasonal lighting, flower beds, Rainbow Crosswalk.

Ottawa’s largest light industry, manufacturing and construction trades business park. Home of the Carp Airport. The BIA promotes economic development in the area.

La nature en ville Westboro Nature Walk, Women in Westboro International Women’s Day Celebration, Winston Square beautification & programming, I Work in Westboro program, Shop the Village & Light Up the Village.

Italian Festival, Ferrari Festival, Preston Street Bike Races, Italian Heritage Mural, street beautification/tree lighting, La Vendemmia Harvest Fest, Tulip Festival, Winterlude, People on Preston Video Series.

Manotick BIA

Box 414 Manotick, ON K4M 1A4

613-692-7657 manotickvillage.com

Kanata Central BIA

300 Earl Grey Dr. Kanata, ON K2T 1C1 613-513-3646 kanatacentral.com

230 Jim Sourges Joe Varner 2009 Robertson Road, Northside Road, Stafford Road East, Lynhar Street, Moodie Drive, Bexley Place, Bentley Avenue

Christmas tree-lighting event, Christmas wreaths, entrance signage program, seasonal banner program, summer planters, summer concerts. 14

130 Salima Ismail Donna Smith 1997

Main Street to Bridge Street, Main Street to Doctor Leach Drive, Main Street to Bankfield Road, Main Street to Manotick Estates

120 Joann Mutter Lauri Moussa 2016 Carp River in the west, Campeau Drive to the north and Highway 417 to the south

Dickinson Days, Manotick Village Christmas, A Taste Of Manotick, Main Street improvements, signage, marketing Manotick as a destination area, Women’s Day, Mahogany Harbour Public Docks.

Organize, finance and carry out physical improvements and promotional activities to improve central Kanata businesses and support the local community.

Lunar new year celebration, Chinatown Night Market, Chinatown imperial arch, Asian-style street furniture, Ottawa Chinatown Bazaar.

Dedicated to improving the vitality of Village of Carp businesses through strategic promotion, media relations, our regular ‘Villager’ magazine, beautification projects and social gatherings.

THE LIST

LARGEST SECURITY PERSONNEL FIRMS

Commercial, tech/IT, industrial, governments, embassies, construction, long-term care/ respite/healthcare, homeless/ victim shelters, vaccination clinics/warehouses, special events/festivals, VIP security

Background screening (criminal, credit, education, social media), fingerprinting, private security, video surveillance, contractor security escort, non-core policing, threat risk assessments, safety/vehicle patrols, mobile alarm response, workplace investigations.

vice-president for eastern Canada

Government, Crown corporations, retail, events, education, high tech, logistics

retail, educational, mining

Parliamentary Protective Services, Bluesfest, Pomerleau Construction, EQ Homes, TD Place, PCL Construction, NCC, Inside Edge Properties, Timbercreek Communities

Banks, government organizations, commercial properties, manufacturing, energy

Property managers (condominiums, apartments, construction and commercial properties), healthcare, auto industry, insurance, armed and financial security services

Specialized guarding, mobile security, alarm response, technology solutions, remote video monitoring, inspections, consulting, investigation services.

solutions and security services.

Event security, mobile patrols, alarm response, construction/site security, parking enforcement, concierge security, close protection services.

Full service: risk consulting, systems integration, security products, onsite and mobile security personnel, remote video monitoring.

Mobile patrols, guard services, parking enforcement, armed transit, construction, condominium, apartments, hotels, dealerships, retail, emergency, events, security, audits, CCTV, alarm response, COVID screening.

SECURITY TECHNOLOGY FIRMS

government, technology, private sector, financial institutions

Wolfe, GM 2000 Clients and partnerships rapidly scaling across Canada

James Ellingson, GM WND

Military, federal, provincial, and municipal governments, data centre, financial sector, healthcare sector, K-12 and higher education, oil and gas, critical infrastructure, transportation, utilities, private enterprise

Municipal, transit, federal and provincial governments, law enforcement, museums, healthcare and long-term care, colleges and universities, commercial facilities

SNC Lavalin, Federal Government, Riverstone, Claridge Homes, Lamarche Electric Inc., Responsive Homes, Ashcraft

Connects and synchronizes brick-and-mortar business systems including video and POS data, providing insight into loss prevention, security, and operations issues.

Commercial security integrator offering electronic security solutions that include access control; video surveillance; intercom; intrusion detection with complete 24hr ULC alarm monitoring. Full design, installation with service and maintenance resources.

calibration services.

Converged networks (IoT) and security systems integration (design, engineering, integration, project and infrastructure management, training, maintenance, technical support).

Integrated security solutions for government and commercial clients, system design/ audits, installation/service, CCTV, intrusion, biometrics, visitor management, alarm monitoring and managed/hosted professional services.

Supply, installation, design and service of integrated security solutions, card access, CCTV, turnstiles and barrier gates, intrusion detection systems and monitoring, cloudbased managed and hosted solutions, emergency communications, networks.

Cybersecurity, network security, wireless nurse call system, WiFi design, deployment and troubleshooting, managed services, camera and access control, phone service, bulk TV, fiber optics.

Residential security; commercial security; medical emergency; video surveillance; intercom systems; access control; fire monitoring.

Steve Martin partner 2008

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Nadia Allibhai

35, associate partner

EY Law LLP

Achievement: Scaling EY Law’s business immigration practice in Ottawa

Influence: My parents’ entrepreneurial spirit, passion, resilience, love and support

Advice: Find your purpose and align your goals with it

Stacey Bedford

39, CEO

Bandzoogle

Achievement:Doubled the company’s active user base while supporting artists

Obstacle: Establishing a strong company culture spanning five different continents

Advice:Always do your best to add value

Shawn Berube

39, vice-president and project manager

HEIN

Achievement: Maintaining the career path I envisioned at HEIN 15 years ago

Obstacle: The unpredictability that businesses can face at any point

Advice: Understand the power of the “Rock, Pebble, Sand” analogy

Jessey Bird

38, VP, marketing and communications

United Way East Ontario

Achievement: Engaging the community to support vulnerable people during difficult times

Obstacle: Being a leader during a pandemic

Influence: My parents’ unshakable love and support

Alida Burke

26, co-founder and CFO

Growcer

Achievement: Founded a 40-person startup that grows 1 million servings of fresh produce

Obstacle: Bootstrapping a startup through the uncertainty of COVID-19

Advice: Try new opportunities that challenge you and step out of your comfort zone

Kate Burnett

39, president

Bridgehead

Achievement: Significantly improving Bridgehead’s bottom line results

Obstacle: Leading Bridgehead through the pandemic

Influence: My loving parents, who constantly reinforced that I was uniquely intelligent

Darren Burrowes

38, CEO

Responsible Choice

Achievement: Founded a company that gets hundreds of thousands of people home safely

Obstacle: Creating, developing and marketing an entirely new service from the ground up

Influence: My parents, who set an example

Ian Cascagnette

38, CFO

Pythian

Achievement: Separating the company into a services business and a software business

Obstacle: Managing a pre-revenue software business inside a larger services business

Biggest Influence: My mom’s analytical mind and my dad’s outgoing personality of teamwork, communication appreciation

Mitchell Carkner

37, CEO

Decisive Group

Achievement: CEO in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity

Influence: My parents

Advice: It’s a marathon, not a sprint

Jaiman Chin

33, VP and group head, management consulting StrategyCorp

Achievement: Helped lead company to record growth and revenue

Obstacle: Building a portfolio of new services and clients while navigating the pandemic

Influence: My father’s work ethic, commitment to quality and investment in people

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Conor Cronin

38, partner

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP

Obstacle: Impostor syndrome

Influence: I’ve been influenced by my great colleagues at Perley-Robertson

Advice: Listen to your parents and teachers, they know more than you!

Shane Currey

34, partner, financial advisor Currey Insurance and Investments

Achievement: Growing the family business and investing in several Canadian startups

Obstacle: The market crash and volatility of 2020

Influence: My father, who inspired me to enter the family business

Corey Ellis

26, co-founder, CEO Growcer

Achievement: Founded a startup that helps launch dozens of year-round farms across Canada

Obstacle: Launched the company while in full-time school

Influence: High school accountingteacher inspired me to enroll in a business competition

Shannon Ferguson

36, co-founder and CEO FanSaves

Achievement: Digitizing sponsorship for 50+ organizations across North America

Obstacle: Being a non-technical co-founder and creating a digital platform from scratch

Influence: My mother, a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry

Rohit Gandhi

35, MD lead / emergency physician

Rocket Doctor / Montfort Hospital

Achievement: Recruited and retained 100+ generalist and specialist physicians in Ontario

Obstacle: Find a balance between clinical medicine, research and start-up life!

Advice: “Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.”

David Gaylord

29, CEO Bushbalm Skincare

Achievement: Bootstrapped Bushbalm and grew sales 10x during the pandemic

Obstacle: Managing international supply chain through COVID-19

Influence: My father, who inspired me to be like him, an entrepreneur

Carly Holm

36, founder & CEO Humani HR

Achievement: Grew business to 14 full-time women employees

Obstacle: Navigated having a newborn and growing the business during the pandemic

Advice: You can achieve more than you think!

Kayla Isabelle

29, CEO Startup Canada

Achievement: Sustained and scaled a national non-profit

Obstacle: Managing the pandemic as a firsttime non-profit leader and entrepreneur

Influence: My dad, who’s an inventor, business leader and always looking for a new venture

Adam Joiner

39, CEO BGC Ottawa

Achievement: Worked in every role in the organization, from coat check to CEO Obstacle: Fundraising to ensure the sustainability of our programs

Influence: My wife and family inspire and support me every day

Brenda Kirkwood

39, director of post-placement integration

Keynote Search

Achievement: Co-created the industryleading Post-Placement Integration program

Obstacle: Reducing failure rate of new hires and creating brand awareness for Keynote

Advice: Work hard and have fun along the way

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Michael Leaver

39, partner Kelly Santini LLP

Achievement: Becoming a partner at Kelly Santini LLP

Influence: My parents who have spent their lives supporting me

Advice: Live in the moment

Julien Leclair-Dionne

39, founder and CEO

HomeFluent Realty

Achievement: Founded cloud real estate brokerage that is disrupting the industry

Obstacle: Scaling up multiple locations and building the team

Advice: Life is an adventure, take risks, be bold and enjoy life!

Kevin McMahon

38, president

Park River Properties

Achievement: Co-founded a real estate investment company with a $750-million pipeline

Obstacle: Having to step back to achieve my goal of developing real estate

Advice: Don’t let stubbornness get in the way of a potentially good decision

Nadine Mansour

39, VP, marketing and business operations

ROCK Networks

Company: End-to-end communications systems integrator with wireless and broadband solutions

Achievement: Established brand awareness in rural communities

Advice: You don’t have to have it all figured out, just keep trying, things will fall into place

Jillian Normand

36, VP, land development

Glenview Homes

Achievement: Becoming vice-president of land development at Glenview

Obstacle: Building trust and rapport with community stakeholders

Influence: My mother’s open-mindedness and encouragement, my father’s determination and wisdom

Seth Richards

39, founder, president Westview Projects Inc.

Achievement: Founded a construction company that employs 35 people

Obstacle: Keeping construction sites operational throughout the pandemic

Influence: My grandfather who was an entrepreneur and community leader

Erik Rossmann

39, president and architect Rossmann Architecture Inc.

Achievement: Launched and scaled a firm with $5.4 million in revenue in Ontario and Quebec

Obstacle: Learning how to work with OCD

Influence: My Uncle Gert, who was an architect

Tal Scher

32, VP, asset management, investor and government relations

Regional Group

Achievement: Being promoted to VP of asset management, investor and government relations

Obstacle: Restructuring the business model in the property management division

Influence: My parents’ ongoing support, guidance and wisdom

Natalie Schuler

39, partner MNP LLP

Achievement: Leading an industry segment and achieving 400 per cent revenue growth

Obstacle: Joining a firm that was new to Ottawa and establishing itself in the marketplace

Influence: My parents taught me the value of hard work and determination

Riaz Sidi

37, president Sidi.io

Achievement: Bootstrapped Sidi.io, grew revenue by 433 per cent and headcount by 11x

Obstacle: Rapid growth has required forward thinking and leadership development

Influence: Stephane Le Gal who identified and harnessed my potential

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Karsh Singh

29, president Soubliere Constructors

Achievement: Scaling a small business, adding employees and growing revenue

Obstacle: Adapting to the language, jargon and construction methods in Canada

Influence: My original employer, who saw the potential in me

Cody Sorensen

35, director, M&A Welch Capital Partners

Achievement: Qualified for the Olympic Games twice

Obstacle: Transitioning from sports into the business world

Influence: A teammate who emphasized a balance between sports and career

Mathieu St-Denis

39, partner

BDO Canada LLP

Achievement: Becoming a partner with BDO Canada

Obstacle: Losing my mother at a young age

Influence: A colleague who taught me about the practice and industry

Pooja Suresh

32, director of research and innovation Gastops

Achievement: Establishing the research organization at Gastops and building the team Obstacle: Earning customers’ trust in our research and technological capabilities

Influence: My parents and grandparents’ unwavering motivation to leverage every opportunity

Laura Townson

38, COO Iversoft

Achievement: Sustaining company culture with a people-first mentality

Obstacle: Scaling team 4x without compromising value offerings and delivery

Advice: Align yourself with a company that shares your values, never compromise on them

Solange Tuyishime Keita

39, president and CEO

Elevate International

Achievement: Scaling Elevate Conference by uniting 10,000+ leaders across Canada and beyond

Obstacle: Growing the organization despite a lack of funding and limited sponsorship

Influence: Rima Aristocrat for being my first champion

Pierce Ujjainwalla

37, co-founder, CEO Knak

Achievement: Founded a SaaS marketing services company with tens of thousands of users

Obstacle: Bootstrapped the company from my basement

Influence: Executive coach for teaching the characteristics of a successful leader

Brent Weatherdon

36, manager, special projects department Cleland Jardine Engineering

Achievement: Managing a new special projects department with 500+ projects a year

Obstacle: Managing the growth of this new department

Influence: My father’s entrepreneurial and leadership qualities

Jason Wentzell

37, oncology pharmacist & founder Extend Pharmacy

Company: Improves the cancer medication experience

Achievement: Founded an innovative cancer-care focused pharmacy

Obstacle: Entering the competitive pharmacy practice market

Christy White

38, chief of staff Fullscript

Achievement: Navigating four financings and M&A transactions within a four-year period

Obstacle: Pivoting to remote strategy alignment and communication

Influence: Kyle Braatz and being embedded in the excitement and challenges of growth

2022 BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS

Community Impact Award

Heidi Hauver, HR leader

Entrepreneur - Start-Up Category

Lisa Flanders, registered physiotherapist and co-founder of Bloom Integrative Health & Movement Centre

Entrepreneur - Emerging Category

Shannon Ferguson, co-founder and CEO of FanSaves

Entrepreneur - Established Category

Roxanne Whiting, co-owner of SLIAO (Sign Language Interpreting Associates Ottawa)

Lifetime Achievement Award

Lorraine McKay, co-founder and Chief of Talent Solutions at Human Resource Systems Group

Enterprise - Accomplished Leader Category

Louise Summers, regional vice president at RBC

Superachievers fêted at 2022 Businesswoman of the Year Awards Gala

They came without capes, masks or shields but that didn’t make any of the 2022 Businesswoman of the Year Award (BYA) finalists less of a superhero in the eyes of the nearly 300 attendees of this year’s 39th anniversary gala.

The evening, held at the Infinity Convention Centre, recognized the laudable achievements of dozens of businesswomen in our community, culminating with the announcement of this year’s eight BYA recipients. The gala is organized by volunteers with the Women’s Business Network (WBN) of Ottawa.

The ballroom was filled with hues of red and blue, along with gold decor accents. It was all in keeping with the colour scheme of the most iconic female superhero of all time, Wonder Woman.

Shannon Ferguson, recipient of the Entrepreneur Award (Emerging Category), dedicated her award to her mother, a single-parent entrepreneur who passed away several years ago. “Everything I am is because of her,” said Ferguson, co-founder and CEO of tech startup FanSaves, a digital platform that connects sports fans with deals and offers from sponsors of their favourite teams. “I hope I can show that, when you have a strong woman in your life, you can actually grow up to be one, as well.”

The subject of amazing moms also worked its way into Louise Summers's acceptance speech for her

Enterprise Award (Accomplished Leader). As regional vice president at RBC, she’s responsible for a team of 200 leaders and advisors across 19 branches. Her volunteer work includes Christie Lake Kids and past co-chair of RBC Race for the Kids in support of CHEO youth mental health programs.

“My mom taught me three things: get involved; it’s boring sitting on the sidelines,” Summers told the room full of women and men. “If you have a chance to get involved, get involved ... And, finally, have fun. Life is short. Take advantage of everything that comes your way, because if she can do the Icy Strait Point zipline at the age of 75 in Alaska, you all can, too.”

Roxanne Whiting, who’s a partner at SLIAO (Sign Language Interpreting Associates Ottawa) was the recipient of the Entrepreneur Award (Established Category). SLIAO is a women-owned and -led company that leverages technology to provide interpreting and translation services.

room heard how Whiting was raised by deaf parents, that her first languages were American Sign Language and English, and how, at a young age, she began interpreting interactions for her parents. Her mom passed away from breast cancer but her father was in the audience that night (SLIAO sponsored the participation of sign language interpreters at the gala).

Enterprise - Innovation Champion Category

Solange Tuyishime, founder, president and CEO of Elevate International

Enterprise - Rising-Star Category

Piriya Yoganathan, head of Research & Development (R&D) at the Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre's Virus Manufacturing Facility, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

“Manoeuvering between the deaf world and the hearing world is exhausting and confusing but I wouldn’t change it for anything because it’s taught me how to communicate and to understand what it feels like when someone doesn’t understand,” said Whiting.

Solange Tuyishime, founder, president and CEO of Elevate International, delivered her rousing acceptance speech for her Enterprise Award (Innovation Champion Category).

Tuyishime touched briefly on some of the challenges she previously faced, from living in refugee camps to losing a baby after birthing triplets. “I didn’t want my life to be a sum of many horrible moments, so I thought I would turn that life around,” said Tuyishime, who created a charitable organization dedicated to inspiring, empowering and elevating women and girls in leadership and economic power, locally and globally.

“If we genuinely want to change the world, women have to have a seat at the senior leadership table,” she said, eliciting cheers from the audience.

The Community Impact Award went to HR leader Heidi Hauver, who was recognized for the time, expertise and mentorship she gives to support such organizations as Algonquin College, Hire Immigrants Ottawa, Women in Communications & Technology, Human Resources Professionals Association and CHEO.

She shared her favourite quote: Be the change you wish to see in the world. “The thing I love most, other than the joy and happiness that volunteering has brought to my life, is the invisible ripple effect that you can create, that we can all create,” said Hauver.

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Solange Tuyishime, one of the 2022 recipients of a Businesswoman of the Year Award, received a standing ovation following her inspiring acceptance speech at the BYA Gala held at the Infinity Convention Centre.

PHOTO BY CAROLINE PHILLIPS

After two-year pandemic hiatus, popular gala returns to celebrate and recognize Ottawa businesswomen and their accomplishments

GOVERNMENT SPENDING: TOP FEDERAL CONTRACTS & VENDORS

CONSTRUCTION: TOP PROJECTS OF 2022

MANUFACTURING, FEDERAL CONTRACTS AND CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

TOP FEDERAL CONTRACTS

$2,260,000,000

PCL/ ED, a Joint Venture

$245,475,777

ADGA Group Consultants Inc.

$174,824,963

CENTRUS, a Joint Venture of: WSP Canada Inc, HOK Inc, HOK Architects Corporation, Architecture49 Inc, WSP UK Limited, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc, HOK International Limited

$141,309,976 Calian Ltd.

$106,582,990

IBM CANADA LIMITED/IBM CANADA LIMITÉE

$56,138,500

EllisDon Corporation

GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS-CANADA CORPORATION $55,758,286

$53,898,878

IBM CANADA LIMITED/IBM CANADA LIMITÉE

$32,914,639

MILESTONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTING INC., FRASER RIVER PILE & DREDGE (GP) INC., in joint venture

$32,594,654

ADGA Group Consultants Inc.

$31,880,824

Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited

$30,000,000

SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/ SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC

$29,739,808 Pomerleau Inc.

$23,420,315 DEW Engineering and Development ULC.

$22,302,176 EllisDon Corporation

$21,688,052 Accenture Inc

$21,162,543

Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited

$20,000,000

Cofomo Ottawa

$19,718,213

COLLIERS PROJECT LEADERS INC., TIREE FACILITY SOLUTIONS INC., in joint venture

$19,135,096

S.I. SYSTEMS ULC

$17,760,064 IBM CANADA LIMITED/IBM CANADA LIMITÉE

$17,252,921

Babcock Canada Inc.

$16,659,626

FUJITSU CONSULTING (CANADA) INC/ FUJITSU CONSEIL (CANADA) INC

$16,603,944

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, ESIT CANADA ENTERPRISE SERVICES CO. ESIT CANADA SERVICES AUX ENTREPRISES CIE., in joint venture

Inc.

$13,797,000 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, ESIT CANADA ENTERPRISE SERVICES CO. ESIT CANADA SERVICES AUX ENTREPRISES CIE., in joint venture

$12,185,553 Calian Ltd.

$12,149,268 COLLIERS PROJECT LEADERS INC., TIREE FACILITY SOLUTIONS INC., in joint venture $12,032,184 Calian Ltd.

$12,000,000

CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.

$10,997,961 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

$10,731,294 D-TA SYSTEMS INC $10,687,000 PCL Constructors Canada Inc. $10,456,247 THE HALIFAX COMPUTER CONSULTING GROUP INC.

$10,422,840 MODIS CANADA INC. $10,117,800 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

$10,085,384 Veritaaq Technology House Inc.

Top 85 federal vendors in the National Capital Region

TOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Source: City of Ottawa construction permits, January to November 2022. Note: City records do not name the contractor for all projects. Some contractor information and project descriptions are drawn from other publicly available sources.

Apartments

320 McRae Ave

SUPERSTRUCTURE ONLY

- Construct a 26 storey apartment building

Contractor unknown

$49,644,198

130 Central Park Dr

Construct an 8 storey and a 10 storey retirement home with shared foundation

Ashcroft Homes - Central Park Inc.

$48,910,466

1068 Cummings Ave

Construct 3 - 6 storey buildings (apartments/retirement)

connected by 2 - 2 storey buildings (apartment/retirements)

Morley Hoppner Limited

$45,599,612

1090 Cummings Ave

Construct 3 - 6 storey buildings (apartments/retirement)

connected by 2 - 2 storey buildings (apartment/retirements)

Morley Hoppner Limited

$45,599,612

6 Booth St Construct a 25 storey residential apartment building with retail units on 1st floor and underground parking

Contractor unknown

$38,212,449

300 Miwate Priv

Construct a 25 storey residential apartment building with retail units on 1st floor and underground parking

Contractor unknown

$38,212,449

115 Champagne Ave S

FOUNDATION ONLY - Construct a 25 storey, 240 unit residential building w/ 4 levels of underground parking and ground floor retail (Soho 2)

Contractor unknown

$22,695,770

255 Bareille-snow St

Construct a 7 storey residential building (Community HousingBuilding 'B')

Contractor unknown

$20,534,603

1380 Hemlock Rd

Construct a 7 storey residential building (Community HousingBuilding 'A')

Contractor unknown

$19,451,617

2168 Tenth line Rd

Construct a 5 storey apartment building (82 units)

Contractor unknown

$16,757,110

2176 Tenth line Rd

Construct a 6 storey apartment building [66 units]

Contractor unknown

$14,572,465

70 Rue du Vieux-silo

Construct 2, 4 storey residential building with underground parking.

Landric Homes

$14,499,627

80 Rue du Vieux-silo

Construct 2, 4 storey residential building with underground parking.

Landric Homes

$14,499,627

1705 Carling Ave

FOUNDATION ONLY PERMITConstruct a 22 storey tower and 9 storey retirement residence Claridge Homes (1707 Carling) LP

$14,308,239

156 Lyon St N FOUNDATION ONLY: Construct a 23 and 29 storey apartment building on 3 levels of underground parking

Contractor unknown

$14,179,433

160 Lyon St N FOUNDATION ONLY: Construct a 23 and 29 storey apartment building on 3 levels of underground parking

Contractor unknown

$14,179,433

388 Albert St FOUNDATION ONLY: Construct a 23 and 29 storey apartment building on 3 levels of underground parking

Contractor unknown

$14,179,433

400 Albert St FOUNDATION ONLY: Construct a 23 and 29 storey apartment building on 3 levels of underground parking

Contractor unknown

$14,179,433

2182 Tenth line Rd

Construct a 5 storey apartment building (55 units)

Contractor unknown

$13,981,141

1155 Joseph cyr St EXCAVATION & FOUNDATION

ONLY: Construct a 6 storey (combustible construction) mixed use building

Contractor unknown

$13,636,963

2190 Tenth line Rd

Construct a 5 storey apartment building [48 units + commercial retail]

Contractor unknown

$11,958,245

2045 Portobello Blvd

Construct a 4 storey apartment building

Contractor unknown

$11,649,806

317 Lett St

FOUNDATION ONLY: Construct a 30 storey apartment building with 3 levels of underground parking (phase 5)

Claridge Homes (Lebreton Flats PH 5) limited partnership

$11,045,498

Demolition

2740 Cedarview Rd

Demolish a 2 storey detached dwelling

DCR Phoenix Development Corporation

$2,843,193

101 Tunney's Pasture Drwy

Demolish a 2 storey office building (Bldg #2) Demolition Plus $1,100,000

100 Yarrow Drwy

Demolish a 2 storey office building (Bldg #14) Demolition Plus $1,000,000

PHOTO BY POINT3D COMMERCIAL IMAGING LTD.

Industrial

1300 Upper Canada St

Construct a 1 storey industrial warehouse building (shell only)

Contractor unknown

$18,500,000

1 Fleet St

Construct a 4 storey Heating and Cooling Plant

PCL

$12,728,867

989 Kilbirnie Dr

Construct a 2 storey elementary school (Half Moon Bay 2 Elementary School)

Contractor unknown

$12,513,140

1000 Logistics Priv

Construct a 1 storey industrial building (NCBP Building B - shell only)

VCL Construction

$10,552,862

203 Goldenrod Drwy

Construct a 2 storey post disaster facility (Tunney's Pasture CHCP)

Contractor unknown

$9,074,940

1201 Logistics Priv

Construct a 1 storey industrial building (NCBP Building A2shell only)

VCL Construction

$8,502,366

48 Woodridge Cres

Construct an addition to an existing bus station (Bayshore Station)

OLRT - Confederation Line

Contractor unknown

$7,052,425

2421 Lancaster Rd Tenant fit-up in a 1 storey industrial building (office and warehouse space)

MP Lundy Construction

$6,082,570

1995 Scott St

Construct a 2 storey rapid transit station (Westboro Station) OLRTConfederation Line )

Contractor unknown

$4,655,597

2001 Bantree St

Construct a 2nd storey (office space) and interior alterations throughout a 1 storey warehouse (Ottawa Food Bank)

MP Lundy Construction

$3,442,000

Institutional

60 Defence St

Construct a 1 storey elementary school

Contractor unknown

$9,286,995

1541 St-Joseph, Boul

Exterior/Interior alterations to a 3 storey long term care facility Chandos Construction, Ottawa

$5,000,000

1895 Bradley Side Rd

Construct a 1 storey residential care facility building (Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre)

Contractor unknown

$4,404,945

125 Universite, Prive

Exterior alterations to a 4 storey institutional building (Montpetit Hall, terrace & roof restoration)

Contractor unknown

$3,587,737

Office

719 Heron Rd

Construct a 1 storey addition & interior alterations to a 5 storey office building

Contractor unknown

$19,672,154

1595 Telesat Crt

Interior alterations to an 8 storey office building

Contractor unknown

$18,000,000

855 Brookfield Rd

Tenant fit-up on the 1st & 2nd storey of a 2 storey office building (Siemens Healthineers)

Marant Construction Ltd.

$8,500,000

427 Laurier Ave W Tenant fit-up on the 5th & 6th floor of a 14 storey office building

Contractor unknown

$6,048,000

Retail

470 Montreal, Ch de Construct a 3-storey car dealership (Mark Motors Porsche)

Contractor unknown

$6,348,376

161 Laurier Ave W

Interior alterations on the 3rd & 4th floor of a 14 storey hotel Contractor unknown

$2,500,000

1750 Laurier Ave W Tenant fitup in a 1 storey retail building

Contractor unknown $2,000,000

PHOTO BY @ASIF AKBERALI /UNSPLASH

PHOTO BY @ASIF AKBERALI /UNSPLASH

2022 STUFF magazine: 10 things made and built

1EVERYTHING COMPOSITE

For nearly 20 years, Competition Composites (CCI)has manufactured composite products for, as its website promises, “pretty much anything you can imagine” for clients all over the world. The list includes panels for bus shelters, emergency shelters and utility structures, tanks of all shapes and sizes for aquaculture and hydroponics and radomes for use high in the sky or even under water. Inside its 18,000-squarefoot Arnprior facility, CCI’s big push these days is narrower and decidedly regional in scope. It is building components — the hulls, decks, consoles and bimini struts — for an innovative line of carbon fibre electric boats being produced by Merrickville’s Voltari Electric.

2ARMOURED CABLE SPECIALISTS

Northern Cables Inc. is a Canadianowned and -operated wire and cable manufacturer specializing in armoured cables, in copper and aluminum conductors. These power cables are manufactured across three Eastern Ontario factories — one in Prescott and two in Brockville, employing more than 270 people — and used in a multitude of commercial and industrial applications across Canada and the United States. What’s more, Northern Cables is deeply committed to supporting its domestic supply chain. It sources all of its base materials — aluminum, copper and plastics — from North America.

3

TAKING A BITE OUT OF CANADA’S FOOD IMPORTS

Cornwall’s Fieldless Farms is on a mission. Its goal: to help Canada reduce its $48-billiona-year dependency on food imports, and to bolster national food security. If that sounds like a tall order, consider that the startup is starting small. It’s taking a bite out of Canada’s $500-million annual lettuce trade deficit (the largest in the world.) From its indoor farming facility on Boundary Road, Fieldless Farms grows and distributes hundreds of thousands of pounds of leafy greens annually to major retailers such as Farm Boy, and it does so in highly controlled environments, using renewable energy and without introducing herbicides or pesticides.

4

INFLATABLES THAT DO MORE THAN FLOAT

Hawkesbury’s Tulmar Safety Systems designs, manufactures and distributes engineered protective textiles, survivability and safety products for a variety of aerospace, defence and public security applications. Its products are the kind most people don’t see every day: inflatable shelters for emergency responders; nettings, tarps and protective covers for military vehicles and cargo nets for

7

ADVANCED MDF PRODUCTS

Roseburg Forest Products is comparatively new to Pembroke — the company expanded into town in 2018 — but it has made a giant impact in a short time. With a workforce of more than 200, it is one of the largest local employers. And for every job created at its plant, the company estimates it influences 10 others in the community, from suppliers to caterers to retailers. Roseburg’s main focus in Eastern Ontario is on creating medium-density fibreboard products that are then sold to other manufacturers who turn them into cabinets, flooring, shelving, furniture and more. Plus, every product at the Pembroke plant is made from waste from other manufacturers, meaning that 100 per cent of its inputs come from pre-consumer recycled materials.

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commercial airliners. The company’s newly released Galeo tactical life preserver, for example, is a personal flotation system for special operations forces in Canada and the United States. For safety of an entirely different nature, Tulmar also manufactures restraint kits for unruly airline passengers.

5

VEGGIE EATS AND MORE

Hain Celestial will soon celebrate the grand opening of a new manufacturing plant in Quinte West. The New-York based business, which manufactures organic food and personal care products, announced the opening of its newest facility in 2020. The 35,000-square foot plant just outside Belleville, which is officially run by a Canadian subsidiary, produces products for as many 25 different consumer brands. Among them are Yves Veggie Cuisine, Terra Chips and Live Clean personal care products, which are formulated with at least 97 per cent plant-based and naturally derived ingredients.

6

INNOVATIONS IN VINYL

Got vinyl? Cornwall’s Morbern certainly does. The company has more than 50 years worth of experience designing and manufacturing coated fabrics — such as decorative vinyl upholstery — for the contract, health care, hospitality, automotive, trucking, transportation and marine markets. There’s a long history of innovation at Morbern. The company counts a series of breakthroughs in its locker, including its latest release, Koolfab, which, as the name suggests, stays cool by reflecting the sun’s rays instead of absorbing them. For its efforts, Morbern was named among Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2020 and 2021.

NEARLY 200 YEARS OF MAPLE PRODUCTION

You’ll likely know the Fulton family name for its sugar shack and maple farm in Pakenham. The family has been tapping maples on the property since 1840. A lot has changed since and a lot has even changed in the past two years. The family has adapted its business model to include a greater focus on online sales and wholesale distribution of gourmet products. Of course, its popular maple syrup still anchors the business; alongside are bath and body products, BBQ sauces, granolas and pancake mixes. And everything at Fulton’s is still proudly local, with the company preferring to source from, and supply its products to, businesses across Eastern Ontario.

9MORE WAYS TO PLAY

Dynamo Playgrounds believes there’s more to a playground than just a place to play. Playgrounds are spaces where kids learn, connect with nature, de-stress, make friends and go on adventures. From the company’s operations in Plantagenet, Dynamo Playgrounds designs and develops a range of play products: swings, rope courses, frame nets and rotating climbers for use in parks of all sizes in more than 50 countries worldwide. Its latest offering, the Nature’s Aura series, is made with Douglas fir for enhanced hardness and water resistance, and with a wide range of slides, spinners, panels and climbing features for optimal customization.

BREAK NEW BACON GROUND

Most people probably wouldn’t associate the word “innovation” with the word “bacon,” but the staff at Olymel’s food-processing plant in Cornwall certainly do. With an employee base of more than 600, the plant produces several kinds of bacon — regular, hickory and low-sodium — in fresh-sliced and pre-cooked formats for consumer retail as well as institutional markets. Work at the plant happens with the use of state-of-the-art technology that not only makes manufacturing safer, more efficient and of a higher quality, but which also help to reduce carbon emissions. All that for breakfast!

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