Respect People & Communities: Diversity & Inclusion TheImportanceofDiversity&InclusionatCG AtCanaccordGenuity,weknowthatmanyofourgreatest opportunities arise whenwebringtogetherthediverseand Ourpeopleareourgreatestasset,whichiswhywewillalwaysbefocusedonfosteringadiverse differentiated perspectives from across our talent pool. We strive andinclusiveculture,wheretalentedpeoplecanhaveenrichingexperiencesanddeveloptotheir to operate as an organization that celebrates partnership and is full potential. free from discrimination and bias. CorporateGovernance Diversity Policy OntheinitiativeoftheCEOandtheGlobalOperatingCommittee, AsourCompanyhasevolved,ourBoardofDirectorshascontinued OurfirmwideDiversityPolicy servesasa guidelinetopromote aCoreDiversityCouncilwasestablishedin2016.Itiscomposed to prioritize strong governance and diverse perspectives. equal opportunities for all current and potential CG employees. We of mid- to senior-officer level individuals from each of the regions Beginninginfiscal2022,ourBoardofDirectorshas56%female knowthatdiverseteamscreatebetterbusinessoutcomes, and andreportsregularlytotheChiefExecutiveOfficer.Inconnection representationattheindependentlevel.TheBoardtakesanactive wearecommittedtofosteringan inclusiveenvironmentwhere withthemandateoftheCouncilandontherecommendation role in setting and supporting our Diversity &Inclusion priorities. all employees andclients canthrive, and whereopportunities of the CorporateGovernanceandCompensationCommittee, arebasedonskillandmerit,withoutbias.We havemadesteady theBoardadoptedaformalboarddiversitypolicyfordirectors EqualOpportunityEmployer progressonembeddingthisintoourfirm-widecultureand in connectionwithCanaccordGenuity’sglobaldiversitypolicyin CanaccordGenuitypracticesequalopportunityandfairhiring talent managementprocesses,butwealsorecognizethatthere fiscal 2017 to reflect the Company’s commitment to diversity and processeswhenfillingpositions, andhires only themostqualified is aprofounddifferencebetweenintentionandaction.Weare inclusion throughout its organization. individuals, based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and other committedto continuouseducationandadvancementofthe competencies.CanaccordGenuityhas adoptedthispolicyto policies and processes that address inequality as they relate to In its ManagementInformationCircular, the Companydiscloses: ensurethatall employeesandpotentialcandidatesareconsidered boththeemployeeandclientexperience. • theinitiatives for achieving diversity set by the Board in for employmentopportunitiesthroughaconsistent,fairandbarrier accordancewithourpolicyandtheprogresstowards freeapproach. Listening, Learning and Continuously Improving achieving them; Wearecommittedtocontinuouseducation,andadvancementof Acrosstheorganization,CanaccordGenuityhasimplemented thepolicies and processes that address inequality, as they relate • theproportionoffemaleemployeesatCG,inseniorexecutive policies and measures focused on non-discrimination, harassment to both the employeeandclientexperience. Thepandemichas positionsandontheBoard prevention, accessibility, health and safety, training and education. highlighted the importanceofinclusionandwehavedeployed Several of the existing policies and programs outlined in this report several learning and engagement events to equip leaders and supportDiversityandInclusion,butweknowthatourcollective futureleaderswithtacticsandresourcestohelpusbuildastronger successrequiresustosustainaculturethatwhereeveryone futurewhichincludesadiversepipelineofhigh-potential talent. at CGsharesthisresponsibilityandhasthetoolstoharness opportunities to drive measurable, long-term improvement. SASB: Diversity&Inclusion SDG: 05:GenderEquality | 10: Reduced Inequalities