Shaping Public Policy TMX Group complies with all applicable lobbying and integrity legislations and codes of conduct in every jurisdiction where it is engaged in government affairs. We have an internal management system in place to monitor our lobbying and government communications, as well as business and trade association memberships. TMX Group does not use corporate funds to donate to political candidates or parties in any jurisdiction, in accordance with the Canada Elections Act and all similar applicable legislation. Rooted in our purpose to make markets better & empower bold ideas, advocacy at TMX leverages our central position within the capital markets ecosystem and strong relationships with issuers, financial institutions, regulators, and governments to maximize our impact beyond our direct operations. We do this by partnering with like-minded coalition partners and working with governments to shape policies that facilitate capital flow to Canadian industries, including transition and decarbonization activities, while ensuring market competitiveness. TMX Group is committed to: Supporting measures that foster the growth of renewable energies, including: • Enhancing access to capital for critical minerals companies • Modernizing Canadaʼs Scientific Research & Experimental Development tax credits to provide direct support to innovation companies, including cleantech companies • Expanding the utilization of flow-through shares to emerging sectors, such as cleantech Fostering a transparent, predictable, and streamlined investment environment for responsibly developed major projects in infrastructure and natural resources. Advocating for clear labels and criteria (e.g., a “taxonomyˮ) for green and transition activities to facilitate the development and financing of aligned projects and supporting investment products by companies, investors, and capital markets. Supporting the implementation of globally comparable and consistent sustainability and climate disclosure standards, such as the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSDS 1 and 2), for companies that choose to report on their sustainability and climate-related issues. Promoting the evolution of domestic carbon markets to enhance transparency, liquidity, and price discovery as essential tools for financing carbon emission reduction and removal. REPORT CONTENTS ABOUT THIS REPORT SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE PROSPERITY PLANET PEOPLE APPENDICES 21 | TMX GROUP 2025 ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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