"Canadians can take pride in our growth from modest roots to a global financial leader," said Barbara Stymiest, CEO of the TSX Group. "Today we are the third largest exchange in North America with over 1,300 issuers, more than 100,000 trades a day and a technology platform that is world-class."
Designed by Taylor-Sprules Corporation of Toronto, the stamp will be sold in panes of 16 and are available for purchase at participating Canada Post offices. In total, Canadian Bank Note will produce three million stamps. "The TSX is an important part of Canada's economic development, independence and vitality, " said the Honourable David Collenette, Minister of Transport and Minister Responsible for Canada Post Corporation. "It has contributed so very much to our economy by providing us with an infrastructure essential to attract new capital to Canada."
Speaking on behalf of TSX-listed companies, Scott Hand, Chairman & CEO of Inco Ltd. said, "Inco is just one among thousands of Canadian companies who've relied on the Toronto Stock Exchange over the past 150 years to help build The Exchange Tower 130 King Street West Toronto, Canada M5X 1J2 T (416) 947-4682 F (416) 947-4662 steve.kee@tsx.ca themselves and the communities where they work. Think of the cumulative impact that has made on the growth and development of this country."
The 1,303 companies listed on the TSX are an important part of the Exchange's history. Representing virtually every sector of the Canadian economy, they include some of Canada's best-known companies, including BCE, Royal Bank of Canada, Imperial Oil, Noranda, Canadian Tire, Maple Leaf Foods and Molsons.
"We are celebrating 150 years of history by transforming ourselves into a new entity," said Ms. Stymiest. "One that positions us as a global leader with the capacity to connect Canadian companies with international capital markets. We have plans to take Canada's premier exchange into a new era, growing our capital markets which are, after all, an engine of Canadian prosperity."
In addition to the stamp, TSX also launched an anniversary website (TSX.CA) in July that features interviews with past and present employees; stories about special moments in the history of the Canadian capital markets and information on various events planned to commemorate the anniversary, including a gala dinner that will be held at the Design Exchange in Toronto this evening.
