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Established in 1817, the Bank of Montreal is the oldest bank in Canada, serving more than 12 million personal, commercial, corporate, and institutional customers in North America and internationally. It has been paying dividends to its owners for longer than any other company in history – 185 years and counting.

Wells Fargo & Co. is a diversified financial services company offering banking, insurance, investments, mortgages, and consumer and commercial finance services to over 70 million customers in over 26 countries. In 2014, Wells Fargo was named the world’s most valuable bank branch for the second year running in The Banker and Brand Finance study of the top 500 banking brands.

Since welcoming its first customers in Halifax, NS in 1832, Scotiabank has continued to expand its reach across Canada and into more than 55 countries. Scotiabank serves 21 million customers worldwide and has total assets of over CDN$ 806 billion. Scotiabank paid its first dividend in 1833 and has increased its dividend in 42 of the last 45 years.

Founded in Halifax, NS in 1864, the Royal Bank of Canada has helped finance the growth of our nation. Today, the bank has total assets of over CDN$ 940 billion and has nearly 80,000 employees serving 16 million customers in Canada, the United States, and 40 other countries. In 2014, the Royal Bank of Canada generated revenue of CDN$ 34.1 billion per year primarily from banking, trading, insurance, and wealth management, and paid out CDN$ 4.1 billion in dividends.

Founded in Toronto, ON in 1855, the Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). TD offers a full range of banking, insurance, and investment products and services to approximately 22 million customers worldwide, making TD one of the largest banks in the world. As of January 31, 2015, TD had CDN$ 1.1 trillion in assets.

Canadian Natural Resources is one of the largest independent crude oil and natural gas producers in the world. In Canada, it is the largest heavy oil producer and the second largest natural gas producer. The company also produces oil in the North Sea, the United States, and offshore Africa. In 2014, Canadian Natural Resources had average daily production totalling 790-400 barrels of oil equivalent and with its proven reserves, can maintain its existing production for another 31 years.

Based in Calgary, AB, Suncor Energy’s operations include oil sands mining and processing, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, and petroleum refining. In 1967, Suncor Energy pioneered the commercial development of Canada's oil sands and in 2014, averaged 421,900 barrels of oil production per day at its oil sands production facilities.

Founded in 1886, Johnson & Johnson is a multinational manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer packaged goods. The company has more than 275 operating companies and employs nearly 129,000 people in 60 countries. Among Johnson & Johnson's well-known consumer products are the Band-Aid brand line of bandages, Tylenol medications, Johnson's baby products, Neutrogena skin and beauty products, Clean & Clear skin care products, and Acuvue contact lenses.

Magna is one of the world’s largest suppliers of specialized systems, assemblies, modules, and component parts to the world’s leading automobile manufacturers. It currently employs over 130,000 people in 312 manufacturing operations and 83 product development centres in 29 countries. Magna manufactures a wide range of vehicle systems including: automotive interiors, seating systems, body and chassis systems, electronic systems, powertrain systems, hybrid and electric vehicle systems, as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly.

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) was formed by the largest merger of chartered banks in Canadian history – the merging of the Canadian Bank of Commerce (est. 1867) and the Imperial Bank of Canada (est. 1875) in 1961. Today, CIBC is responsible for 11 million clients, 43,000 employees, and has CDN$ 415 billion in assets. CIBC and its predecessor companies have not missed a dividend payment since the first payment in 1868.

With roots dating back to 1938, Husky Energy is one of Canada's largest integrated energy companies. It explores, develops, produces, and refines crude oil, bitumen, and natural gas as well as is involved in the final marketing and distribution of its gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, ethanol, and lubricant end products across North America. Husky Energy has one of Canada's most recognizable brands and has over 500 gas stations serving consumers from British Columbia to Ontario.

Union Pacific is one of America's leading transportation companies. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centres, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems, and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexican gateways.

Based out of Alberta, Canada, Canadian Utilities delivers service excellence and innovative business solutions worldwide in three main business divisions: Energy, Utilities, and Structures & Logistics. Canadian Utilities has approximately CDN$ 16 billion in assets and employs a workforce of over 6,500 people. The company continues to strive to minimize its environmental impact throughout its global operations.

Fortis is the largest investor-owned gas and electric distribution utility in Canada. It provides gas and electric utilities to more than 3 million customers across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean.

Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a multi-billion-dollar corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today, UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. The company has become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, UPS manages the flow of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks, experiences and consumer products, studio entertainment, direct-to-consumer and international.

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