2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 2

“The current situation has made us more humble, more respectful, and more sensitive. It highlights the inestimable value of human contact. It shows us with complete clarity that our strength lies in our ability to help and support our neighbours, even from a distance.”

Lino A. Alain Gignac Saputo, Jr. - - Chief Chair of the Executive Board of Officer Directors

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07 41 Message from the Chair Supporting Excellence of the Board and the Scolarships in nursing 41 President and CEO 42 09 Rewarding the Mission, Values and Next Generation Code of Ethics 43 12 Supporting 2019-2020 Overview Excellence Overview of activities 12 22nd Research Day 43 14 44 We bring your Your Gifts Make donations to life a Difference Major gifts 14 Thank you to our donors 46 Completed projects 18 Thank you to our volunteers 48 Thank you to our partners 50 29 Events 52 The Foundation’s events 29 Members of the Board of The Foundation's partnerships 37 Directors and Members of the Emerging Leaders 40 Committee Visionary Circle 54 Financial Statements 2019-2020 Annual Report 6 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 7 Message from the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer

People have been at the heart of the sped up. And every minute counts. large-scale projects carried out at the Montreal Heart Institute since 1954. The frontline workers who hold the Institute and come to the aid of all those Every day, its community of experts is lives of our loved ones in their hands who are struggling with cardiovascular innovating by pushing the boundaries are working tirelessly for the well-being disease. of medical technology and by imple- of our community, and we thank them Thank you for generously contributing menting advanced solutions that with all our hearts for the battle they to the fight against the leading cause preserve what’s most precious—life. fight every day. of death in the world. You join the great This community stands out by its philanthropists who have contributed The second lesson is the vital importance dedication to patients, its tremendous to it over the decades—the support of solidarity. The current situation has passion and its great humanity. Still of passionate, dedicated people who made us more humble, more respectful, today, these traits continue to make make us extremely proud of our work. and more sensitive. It highlights the the Institute world-renowned and Thank you for opening your heart to inestimable value of human contact. solidify its status as a pioneer in us, for staying united, and for giving It shows us with complete clarity that cardiovascular medicine. Now more to save lives. our strength lies in our ability to help than ever, we’re convinced that the and support our neighbours, even from future of the field will play out here, in Montreal. a distance. We’ve seen it before and we’ll see it again. The invisible enemy doesn’t Faithful to a heritage marked by ambition exclude anyone—it crosses borders and and major achievements, we envision attacks the most vulnerable without the years to come with an entrepreneurial compunction. We therefore have to form eye. We’d like to go further. To develop a common front and remain united to stay Lino A. Saputo, Jr. new therapies that will change lives and strong. All focused on the same goal that Chair of the Board of Directors transform communities. We’re thinking we will, beyond a shadow of a doubt, big, there’s no question, but we know achieve together. that we can count on the resilience of men and women with heart who And now, we have a pivotal role to play. think just as big, and who support As a hospital foundation, our role is to our institution by taking action. support the Institute’s teams and give them the means to fulfill their ambitions. The start of 2020 has taken us all by Alain Gignac The current challenges are huge, and the Chief Executive Officer surprise. But many lessons have been Lino A. Saputo, Jr. Alain Gignac means to surmount them must be up to learned. The first is that health is at the the task. That’s why it’s more important heart of everything. It affords us the than ever to support care, research, privilege to live and use our potential education and prevention so that we can to the fullest every day. It provides us ensure that open hearts stay healthy. with the freedom that we sometimes take for granted, until we don’t have As you know, the Foundation and the tit anymore. The past few months have Institute are supported by the commit- reminded us of that. The pandemic has ment and generosity of thousands of put the healthcare system to the test active donors. Thanks to you, we’re like never before, and while for some, investing today for the generations to time has stood still, for others it has come. Thanks to you, we can support 2019-2020 Annual Report 8 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 9

Mission The Foundation collects and administers funds to support research, care, teaching, prevention, rehabilitation, and the evaluation of new technology at the Montreal Heart Institute. We therefore contribute to the excellence of a world-class institution that serves the Quebec community. 2019-2020 Annual Report 10 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 11

Code of The Foundation has established a code of Ethics ethics and professional conduct that was ap- proved by its Board of Directors. The organi- zation thereby commits to building and main- taining an exemplary reputation in terms of ethics and professional conduct throughout at all levels of its structure. Each Board member must comply with the standards outlined in this code, which in- cludes provisions for conflicts of interest, confidential informa- tion, employment and external resources, Values We value involvement, integrity, listening and entertainment, gifts and respect to obtain conclusive and effective results, benefits, as well as the while responsibly, honestly, transparently and use of the corporation’s soundly managing the funds entrusted to us. goods and property. Our determination to go the extra mile is inspired by the work of our many volunteers. 2019-2020 Annual Report 12 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 13 2019-2020 Overview

Overview Average yearly This year, The Foundation donated $25.7 million of activities contributions $25.7 million to the Institute Gifts came from Since its creation in 1977, the Founda- tion has donated $309,061,521 to the to the Institute was donated Institute, thanks to the contribution 2018–2020 to the Institute. of generous philanthropists. Donations → 2003–2008 → collected by the Foundation allow the The amount Institute to excel and change the lives $24.7 million $8.2 million of patients. They have also helped the was financed Institute develop a world-class reputation for its excellence and innovation, while 2013–2018 → 1998–2003 → as follows: ensuring patients remain a top priority. In fact, major projects are taking place every year and the Institute continuously $16.8 million $5.4 million develops cutting-edge preventive $10.2 million approaches in order to pursue its 2008–2013 From the net profits of this fiscal year mission. → 1977–1998 → $13.5 million $1.8 million $9.8 million From the funds available of the $15,643,696 71% 2018 – endowment fund Research Major and planned gifts 2020 $3,400,000 15% $5.7 million Investing in Excellence Direct marketing From the funds for the Investing in Excllence development project $3,326,439 14% 2013 – Technological innovation Events and fundraising 2018 projects 2008 – $2,456,350 2013 Prevention

2003 – $853,921 2008 Education 1998 – 2003

1977 – 1998 2019-2020 Annual Report 14 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 15 We bring your donations to life

A Quebec powerhouse, th Even though the benefits are priceless, th A bit of history. 100 robot- there is a cost to the Da Vinci Xi: 500 heart st the Montreal Heart Insti- $7 million, an amount that was raised On May 31 , 1968, the first heart tute is at the heart of our assisted surgery thanks to the Foundation’s generous transplant transplant in Canada was performed at the Montreal Heart Institute. This first community. Philanthro- An incredible technolo- donors who help change lives. Celebrating this surgical On September 26th, during a special surgery, unprecedented in the history pists have supported it gical achievement. event celebrating this 100th surgery, success carried out at of Canadian medicine, was performed over the decades and Ms. Marie-Claude Turcotte made a the Institute. only a few months after the first heart In June 2019, the Institute proudly transplant in the world. Shortly after, we are also proud to celebrated its 100th robot-assisted generous, spontaneous contribution to the Foundation to help the Institute The Montreal Heart Institute is proud cardiac transplantations were stopped count on the support mitral valve repair. The success of to announce that it performed its 500th worldwide due to rejection problems these surgeries was made possible acquire additional cutting-edge of passionate, devoted equipment. heart transplant in 2019! More than four among patients. Innovations in pharma- thanks to Dr. Denis Bouchard and decades ago in 1968, Canada’s very cology, including the introduction of donors. Dr. Michel Pellerin. Moreover, this Thanks to her dedication, and the first heart transplant took place at the immunosuppressants, led to a resump- 1 milestone represents an incredible dedication of every other donor, Institute. And since then, we’ve continued tion of heart transplants in the 1980s technological achievement in the the Institute will be able to continue to improve and perfect our techniques. and a significant decrease in rejections. healthcare sector. providing innovative services and This significant milestone is a testament The fundamental techniques of heart There are numerous benefits to the become a centre of excellence in to the Institute’s excellence as well as the robot-assisted surgeries. Thank you! transplant are very similar to those Da Vinci Xi (Pixi) surgical robot. It offers progress it has made in organ donation. used during the very first procedures. surgeons unmatched comfort and The first heart transplant allowed the Medicine has made tremendous increased dexterity. Ultimately, it is the Institute to develop a world-class progress that now allows us to choose patient who benefits the most. In fact, reputation in the fight against cardiovas- heart transplantation as a medical robot-assisted surgeries reduce their cular disease. The 500th transplant for its approach for more patients and to hospital stay and contribute to an part is a sign of our dedication to pursue have an excellent 84% survival rate optimal recovery. Dr. Paul David’s initial mission: to in patients after one year. provide partients with the best services By creating the heart transplant program in cardiology, right here in Montreal. in 1983 and the ventricular assistance program in 1987, the Montreal Heart Institute had access to a state-of-the-art 2 team and expertise to coordinate this type of highly specialized activity. 1. Dr. Normand Racine Nowadays, between 12 and 15 heart and Sylvain Bédard 2. Dr. Paul David transplants are performed at the Institute every year. More than 85 mechanical cardiac support systems implants have been performed since the program's inception.

From left to right: Alain Gignac, Mélanie La Couture, Josée Darche, Marie-Claude Turcotte, André Belley, Dr. Michel Pellerin and Louis-Daniel Desjardins Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 17

We bring your donations to life

“I had bypass surgery at the Research “For me, the Institute Institute about 20 years ago. And because of cardiovascular problems, my father was also a is a family story! patient at the Institute. We always felt very welcomed and treated The future of with great care during our stays. I care very much The teams are extraordinary and attentive. That’s why I donated in cardiovascular for the Institute and the first place. My support is like a little thank you card for the treatment I’ve received. medicine is is here, I’m extremely proud For me, the Institute is a family story! I care very much for the Institute and I’m extremely proud in Montreal. of its international of its international reputation. Research projects could not be carried The Montreal Heart Institute has A few years ago, I discovered out without the generous contribution created an internationally renowned reputation.” stock donation, which has signifi- of donors whose investments help research centre, the first exclusively cant tax advantages. It’s an easy tomorrow’s patients. In 2019-2020, the dedicated to cardiovascular diseases. way to give and I now donate Research Centre was able to benefit from Its annual budget exceeds $50 million stocks instead of money. This type a generous contribution of $19,147,145. and it greatly contributes to advancing of donation allows me to be more Research represents hope for a better the cause. In fact, its presence is felt in generous while benefiting from tax more than 35 countries on four continents. deductions. Everyone with stocks future. Cardiovascular disease remain the world’s leading cause of death and Its outstanding reputation is due to the should do the same! Simply speak 564 employees and 92 researchers who with the Foundation’s team to find if we want to change this statistic, we must invest in research. work tirelessly to publish 360 scientific out more about the advantages of articles every year and ensure the success donating stocks.” of its 10 research and endowed chairs.

Jules Landry - Patient at the Montreal Heart Institute and donor 2019-2020 Annual Report 18 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 19

We bring your donations to life – Research

Major $2 million donation dedicated to $2 million the André and France in research Desmarais Hospital Cohort at the Montreal - Heart Institute. Desjardins During the Grand Bal des Vins-Cœur, the Desjardins Group announced a Group major $2 million donation dedicated to the André and France Desmarais Hospital Cohort at the Montreal Heart Institute, a major research project in cardiovascular health. This cohort, Thank you the only one of its kind in Canada, collects information on the medical, to Desjardins genealogical, psychological, biological Group for its and genetic profile of participants in order to identify the link between extraordinary genes and cardiovascular diseases. The collected data’s quality allows contribution, a large number of research projects to study the genetic causes of these and for its diseases, which leads to quicker and more accurate diagnoses as well significant as more personalized treatments. support to Thanks to this cohort, the Montreal 1 Heart Institute is able to position itself the cause of as a major global player in research and From left to right: 1. Guy Cormier and save the lives of thousands of patients Alain Gignac, cardiovascular Lino A. Saputo, Jr. suffering from severe cardiovascular Mélanie La Couture, 2. Guy Cormier Guy Cormier, health for more diseases. Thank you to the Desjardins Danielle McCann and Group for this extraordinary contribution Lino A. Saputo, Jr. than 35 years! and for supporting the cause of cardio- vascular health over the past 35 years! Your financial support allows the Institute to reach unmatched levels of excellence and to have a major impact on the health of tens of thousands of patients.

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We bring your donations to life – Research

Canada Life makes citizens. Dr. Louis Bherer, a neuropsy- chologist and renowned researcher a major donation recognized for his work throughout $800,000 of $800,000 for the world, will lead the research unit cardiovascular alongside Dr. Martin Juneau, Dr. Anil in research Nigam, Dr. Daniel Gagnon, Dr. Mathieu health prevention Gayda and Dr. Claudine Gauthier. A - at the Institute. research gymnasium and laboratories have also been dedicated to studying This generous donation from Canada the prevention of cognitive disorders Life was dedicated to the construction and dementia. of the final phase of the Montreal Heart A significant part of the work done by Institute’s Epic Centre, one of the largest the Epic Centre’s research team focuses cardiology prevention and cardiovascular on the effects of cognitive and physical disease rehabilitation centres in North training done in laboratory on brain America. The donation was used to Canada Life is health of senior citizens. The results of create a new research unit that is unique the prevention research program have in Canada and brings together resear- proud to have the potential to improve the health and chers and students interested in the quality of life of thousands of patients. contributed to factors that can modulate cognitive changes often observed in senior the physical, mental and emotional health of Quebecers and Canadians for decades.

From left to right: Mélanie La Couture, Dr. Louis Bherer, Monique Maynard, Eric Sinotte and Josée Darche

From left to right: Mélanie La Couture, Monique Maynard, Dr. Louis Bherer, Josée Darche and Margaux Watine 2019-2020 Annual Report 22 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 23

We bring your donations to life – Research

The COLCOT clinical “We can take pride in the Results from the Patients were given a daily dose of Donors 0.5 mg colchicine. It was shown to have Banque de Développement du Canada study: a world-class COLCOT study published significantly reduced the risk of a first discovery in Montréal. Institute’s discoveries and in the prestigious ischemic cardiovascular event by 23% Carsley Family Foundation innovative projects. We New England Journal and ischemic cardiovascular events Cogeco Inc. (first and recurrent) by 34%. This data should also be proud of its of Medicine (NEJM). reveals the potential of this drug as an Doctor François Nader efficient treatment to reduce inflammation Estate of Lorna Haworth-Henry On November 16th, 2019 at the American success and ever-growing following a heart attack. Heart Association scientific session, Fondation J. Armand Bombardier This exceptional scientific discovery is international reputation. But Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif, cardiologist, Fondation J.A. DeSève Director of the Montreal Heart Institute’s the fruit of a collective effort. Research our efforts must continue Research Centre and professor of in Quebec is funded by philanthropists Fondation Molson medicine at Université de Montréal, who contribute to our society by investing Saputo Inc. because there are numerous revealed the results of a revolutionary in our institutions. Their generosity and SoundBite Medical Solutions study that will change the lives of dedication allow the Institute’s resear- healthcare challenges to thousands of people. chers to discover medical solutions and to change the lives of hundreds His COLCOT (COLchicine Cardiovascular overcome. The discoveries of thousands of people. Outcomes Trial) clinical study, whose we make have the potential results were published in the prestigious Together, we can accomplish great New England Journal of Medicine, things. Let’s continue to make Montreal, to change lives. This study looked into the prevention of ischemic Quebec, and Canada places where our cardiovascular events. These events are talented researchers can continue to on colchicine reveals the caused by a reduction or arrest of blood make major breakthroughs. Thank you prospective new uses of this flow in the heart region in patients who for helping us provide the Institute’s have recently suffered from a heart researchers with the means to reach medication – for diabetes attack. The study compared colchicine, the highest standards in cardiology and a well-known anti-inflammatory drug excel in research, treatment, teaching for instance, which affects administered orally, to a placebo on and prevention. more than 880,000 people top of standard care. in Quebec. That’s why the Montreal Heart Institute needs your support.”

- Explained Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif, Montreal Heart Institute Research Centre Director during an interview with the daily newspaper La Presse +

Dr. Jean-ClaudeTardif 2019-2020 Annual Report 24 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 25

We bring your donations to life – Research

Research as a means of A research chair to developing tomorrow’s $300,000 better understand $2 million treatments. in research congenital heart disease. in research Her longing to make a difference in It is estimated that nearly 1% of prevention prompted Annick-Isabelle - children are born with congenital heart - Marcoux to make a major donation disease. Until recently, only one-third to support the creation of a research Annick-Isabelle of these children survived to adulthood. André gymnasium at the Montreal Heart Today, much progress has been made in Institute’s Epic Centre. Marcoux this growing field but sudden death due Chagnon The Research gym is equipped with to congenital heart disease remains the medical exercise mats and a Gait Mat number one cause of death for patients. to analyze the pressure on a person’s Thanks to the creation of The André lower limbs as well as their gait. This Thank you Chagnon Research Chair in Congenital Thank you for equipment allows the Institute’s resear- Heart Disease at the Montreal Heart chers to assess participants’ physiologi- for investing Institute, researchers will be able to helping us bet- cal indicators during exercise in a safe better understand the complex issue way. Groups of 4 to 6 people can take in research of sudden death in children and young ter understand part in a supervised workout which adults born with congenital heart provides researchers with insights into on cognitive disease. Mr. Chagnon’s $2 million the complex the effects of physical exercise on donation will lead to innovative cognitive decline and cardiovascular decline and approaches for managing risks and issue of diseases. cardiovascular preventing these cardiac events. congenital diseases. heart disease.

From left to right: Leonard Schlemm, Annick-Isabelle Marcoux and Dr. Martin Juneau André Chagnon 2019-2020 Annual Report 26 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 27

We bring your donations to life – Teaching

Thanks to their Teaching generous $75,000 $75,000 donation that will in teaching support the fellowship Teaching is at the program in the surgery - department, Fasken is investing in human Fasken heart of expertise capital and laying the Know-how can only be developed cardiac surgeons and other specialized groundwork for an through education. The Institute is physicians from abroad choose the enriching diversity. recognized as Canada’s largest Montreal Heart Institute as the place cardiology teaching centre and its where they can perfect their cardiology Because education is often the first step Thank you for staff understands the added value knowledge. These students are the to major breakthroughs, supporting the of in-depth training. key to future medical advances and will fellowship program is vital for the Institute. contributing to help ensure the health of tomorrow’s That’s why every year we welcome We inspire to embody the medicine generations. To encourage these future fellows from around the world who come the cause and of the future and we need your help specialists, the Institute has created to us to share their knowledge with their to achieve this goal. several fellowship grant programs to peers. International specialists can also for helping Teaching is therefore an essential tool support efforts being made in the fields benefit from high-quality education at the that allows the Institute to provide of cardiology, cardiac surgery and Institute provided by experts in their field. change the high-quality, state-of-the-art treatments. surgical intensive care. They are able to access cutting-edge lives of many Every year, more than one thousand equipment and technology and take health care professionals, cardiologists, part in innovative research projects. Quebecers. The amount of activities and variety of diseases encountered at the Institute also helps them learn and apply new skills. At the end of the day, it is the patient who benefits the most. A solid relationship has been forged over time between Fasken and the Foundation.

Josée Darche and Éric Bédard Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 29 Events

“For the past 20 years, we’ve been The Foundation’s cared for at the Institute by skilled, “The Institute attentive physicians who are always Events willing to listen to us. Every time we Events organized by the walk through the Institute’s doors, is like heaven for the staff is there to reassure and Foundation are opportu- take care of us. And we always us! They do what’s nities for the community leave with peace of mind. Every to mobilize. This year, member of the team actively works nearly 4,000 people took to find the best treatment for us. right and provide They do everything necessary to part in the Foundation’s find a solution. activities. Thanks to The Institute is like heaven for us! incredible services the precious support They do what’s right and provide incredible services to patients. to patients.” of participants, we are The Institute’s Foundation also one step closer to our 1 plays an important part in our story. goal. We are proof that They are always there to advise us, together we can achieve guide us and answer our questions. Every conversation demonstrates great things! just how professional, structured and honest they are, and we are reassured that the funds are administered properly. We know we’re lucky to be taken care of by the best. That’s why we’ve chosen to make a legacy gift to the Institute. We know our money will be put to good use.

Everyone should consider this way 2 3 of giving to support a world-class institution.” 1. Soirée des Cœurs Universels 2. Run for the Heart Louise Chandonnet 3. Kanawaki Golf and Leonard Travis Tournament - Patients at the Montreal Heart Institute and donors 2019-2020 Annual Report 30 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 31

Events

Grand Bal AMOUNT RAISED des Vins-Cœurs $1,801,700

“We are extremely grateful and privile- ged to be able to 3 count on a dedicated A great fundaiser By supporting local talent and expertise, community to support the Grand Bal des Vins-Cœurs helps the the cause of cardio- thanks to the Grand Institute maintain its high level of care. vascular health. This Bal des Vins-Cœurs. The Foundation would like to thank the allows the Institute The Grand Bal des Vins-Cœurs is the loyal partners of the Grand Bal des Vins- Montreal Heart Institute Foundation’s Cœurs, the SAQ and Cirque du Soleil and its staff to offer flagship event. This year, the event took Group, who have allowed us to make the very best in care place on September 5th, 2019 at the this year’s event the most successful and treatments to Salle des pas perdus at Windsor Station. yet. Thank you to our platinum partners, For this 19th edition, nearly 800 generous Desjardins Group and Broccolini, to the patients. Our com- philanthropists mainly issued from the co-presidents of the Grand Bal des Vins- mon desire to invest business community took part in the Cœurs and to all our other collaborators, festivities dedicated to cooperation partners, sponsors, volunteers and in excellence allows and innovation, and raised $1,801,700. donors. Every day, you allow us to push the Institute to per- The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation the boundaries of medicine and provide form miracles.” and the Chair of its Board of Directors, patients with a better quality of life. Mr. Lino A. Saputo, Jr., took advantage Alain Gignac of this annual get-together to pay tribute - to the Desjardins Group and to Mr. Guy Chief Executive Cormier for the support they’ve provided Officer to the cause for the past 35 years.

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1. Performance by the Cirque du Soleil 2. Paul Daraiche et Laurence Jalbert 3. The Foundation presents the night’s 2 results 2019-2020 Annual Report 32 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 33

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Young philanthropists HeartBeat AMOUNT RAISED come together for the $117,898 cause. The Heartbeat event celebrated its 6th anniversary on November 21st! Organized by the 20 or so young philanthropists of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Committee, the event gathered more than 400 big-hearted young professionals and raised over $112,000. We want to express our most profound gratitude to them. For the Foundation, the dedication of these young leaders is vital and ensures that tomorrow’s phi- lanthropists can come together for the cause of cardio- vascular health.

Members of the Foundation's Emerging Leaders Committee 2019-2020 Annual Report 34 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 35

Events

Soirée des Cœurs Kanawaki Golf Run for Active-toi Universels Tournament the Heart avec cœur

An evening to support the future A golf tournament under the theme More philanthropists are running People with heart committed of research. of hope. for the cause. to the cause. The Soirée des Cœurs Universels took place on Friday, Organized by Mr. John A. Rae, who is recognized for his November 15th. During the 18th edition of this popular exemplary generosity and inspiring passion for philanthropy, AMOUNT RAISED AMOUNT RAISED annual celebration, 300 philanthropists issued from the the 33rd annual Kanawaki Golf tournament raised more than Montreal East’s business community raised $101,399 for $100,000 for the Foundation. On August 5th, 2019, 104 loyal $35,183 $13,985 the Institute. The amount will go to support the work of donors came together for the cause and for a round of golf. Cours pour le Dominique Gagné Sandy McCormick Active-toi avec Cœur participants Dr. Geneviève Giraldeau in infiltrative cardiomyopathy, Thanks to them, the Institute’s teams can continue making Cœur runners Catherine Gagnon Julie Mercier Marie-Pier Allard Yvon Gaudet Benoit Meunier Annick-Isabelle Marcoux - Anniversary a new cutting-edge field. Thank you to everyone who significant progress to improve the quality of life and survival Marc Nepveu Julie Bastien Francois Gauthier France Boisseau - L’Envolée du Nord s’implique took part in the event! rate in patients with cardiovascular diseases. We are privileged Rémy Bélanger Rejean Goulet On soutient Martine to be able to count on this community who are dedicated to Esta Bellefleur Sylvie Gaumond Marcus Oliver Pierre Guindon - Ironman Mont-Tremblant 2019 Marc Perron ensuring that open hearts stay healthy. Thank you for your Marie-Claude Bernier Marc-Andre Harvey Paolo Taverna Valérie Brodeur Audrey Hureau Pharmacogénomique et insuffisance cardiaque unwavering support! Stéphane Brunet Olivier Jean-Baptiste Hugues Roy - Anniversary AMOUNT RAISED Martine Picard Philippe Capelle Raymond Jutras Sylvie Provost Martine R. Richer - Anniversary Ramy Chenine Marie-Claude Labonté Recherche ÉPIC $101,404 Maria Chica Geneviève Laliberté Joannie Rochette Martin Lamontagne AMOUNT RAISED Kiéra Cloutier Flavie Roy Flavie Lapointe Coups de cœur Rebecca Marie Ruiz Josée Lapointe Rivka Cymbalist Cuerno $111,250 Yoann Dassin Anaïs Laurent S2MTeam Chantal Decoste Pierre Laurent Frédérique Savard Normand Déry Jean Claude Lauzon Luc Simard Jade Desbiens Nathalie Lefebvre TEKsystems Marie Desbiens Julie Lefrançois-Couturier Delphine Therrien Rose-Marie Dion Les Kiwi Courrent Toujours plus Vite Denis Dubé Sarah-Kim Letourneau Véronique Vallieres Carole Dumas Myriam Lévesque Pierra Vernex Martin Favreau Aurélien Lorin Lydiane Vigneault Frère et soeur Sophie Martin John Fiutowski Mélissa Martineau 2019-2020 Annual Report 36 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 37

Événements

“While waiting for my new heart, The Foundation’s Montreal Auto Show I visit the Institute every month for “In my opinion, routine tests in preparation for my partnerships Charity Preview transplant. the skills of the Many of the Institute’s My experience at the Montreal major innovative projects Heart Institute makes me feel like would not have been I’m in good hands. In my opinion, health care team, the skills of the health care team, possible without the the organization and their human- support of its invaluable centric approach are what make the organization them so unique. partners. Several of I can see that the physicians, along these partners have with the rest of the health care and their human- been supporting us for staff, embrace a pedagogical and many years and they holistic approach. They take the centric approach time to explain what is happening help us ensure a bright to us and make sure to find out future filled with hope. more about the patient’s life, such are what make The Foundation is as their environment and dietary habits, in order to fully assess their thrilled that they are needs. In terms of logistics, the them so unique.” dedicated to the cause Institute is an outstanding model of cardiovascular health. of teamwork and efficiency. But above all else, it’s the human factor that makes the Institute stand out. As a patient, I don’t feel like a The automotive industry is always number. I feel like the staff is aware there for health. that each of our situations is unique. The Auto Show Charity Preview is a prestigious event They are full of empathy and that allows car enthusiasts to experience the Auto Show consideration and they are always before everyone else. The Fondation de la Corporation des willing to listen to us. That allows concessionnaires d’automobiles de Montréal is a precious patients to remain brave and keep ally of the Foundation and donates the profits of this event their dignity during difficult times.” to six hospital foundations of the Greater Montreal region, including ours. The 16th edition of the Charity Preview took Benoit Marcotte place in January and raised $980,700, with an astounding - $175,789 going to our Foundation. Thanks to the hard Patient at the Montreal work and dedication of our partner, the Foundation is able Heart Institute waiting to achieve its goals. Thank you for helping us pursue for a new heart our mission!

AMOUNT RAISED $175,789 2019-2020 Annual Report 38 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 39

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Polo avec Roller Marathon Big-hearted cœur Canada individuals mobilize for the cause The Foundation is

able to count on loyal 1 2 partners with big hearts. Many of them organize activities and raise funds to support our cause. Here is a brief overview of these fundraising projects that help us achieve our goals! 3 4 BôSapin Bromont Ultra (2) Classique Groupe Monaco (3) Défi des Cœurs Funding innovation A polo match to help ensure that A first edition dedicated to Golf Clément-Phaneuf open hearts stay healthy. cardiovascular diseases. INSO – fête de la St-Valentin (5) The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation is privileged to have Offering participants an opportunity to take part in a fun taken part in Polo avec Coeur, an annual, festive event that has sports challenge that supports cardiovascular health: that Omnium Roland Beaulieu (4) 5 6 taken place since 2012 at the Club Polo Nacional. Organized was the goal behind the first edition of Roller Marathon Rogers – Vente de pâtisseries (6) by Don and Carol Pennycook, this year’s edition took place on Canada. Teams who took part in the race on September Saving Heart (1) August 10th, 2019 under a “Black and White” theme and raised 7th, 2019 were invited to raise funds via the Montreal Heart funds for two world-class cardiology institutions, including the Institute’s Cours pour le Coeur program. It was the perfect Zumbathon (7) Montreal Heart Institute, which received $33,830. This amount occasion to come together with friends for the cause! will help the Institute pursue its research and development In the end, the initiative raised $3,365. Thank you to all activities, specifically in cardiac electrophysiology. the teams who laced up their skates for the event! Mr. Pennycook himself has benefited from the Institute’s exceptional care and has witnessed the dedication of its physicians and health care staff. He has been keen to help AMOUNT RAISED ensure our research activities have a positive impact both here and abroad. Thank you to everyone who took part in $3,365 the event!

AMOUNT RAISED 7 $33,830 2019-2020 Annual Report 40 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 41 Visionary Supporting Circle Excellence

to meet Dr. André Y. Deneault, anesthe- To be a Visionary siologist and intensivist, and learn more Planned Giving TD Bank and about the history of the Institute with his means giving for conference “20 ans d’évolution dans la Committee's Jean-Pierre today and for prise en charge des patients après une members Themens nursing chirurgie cardiaque”. Louis A. Tanguay, tomorrow member of the Foundation’s Board of For their outstanding work, their scholarship Directors and President of the Planned commitment and their professional Every year, the Foundation organizes an Nurses play a key role in the Institute’s Donations Committee, also took expertise, we would like to express event to thank members of the Visionary success. Thanks to the generous advantage of the opportunity to discuss of our most sincere gratitude to the Circle who have generously planned to support of TD Bank and Jean-Pierre how planned giving helps change the Planned Giving Committee’s members. support the Institute with a legacy gift or Themens, we were able to highlight lives of thousands of Quebecers every Thanks to their support, the Foundation who have made the Institute a beneficia- the excellence of their work and thank year and ensures the future of the can devote itself to advancing the ry of their life policy. On June them for their dedication. During the Institute. cause. To all of you, thank you! 25th, 2019, the Visionaries were invited 12th edition of this ceremony, $34,000 in Louis A Tanguay to the Institute for a private wine and Thank you to all our Visionaries for scholarships were awarded to promote cheese tasting organized by sommelier believing in our cause! Me Isabelle Fecteau continuous education and to support Romain Gruson. Guests were also able David Forest students undertaking graduate studies in nursing. Anne-Marie Girard-Plouffe Jacques Goulet Me François L. Morin Jean Roy

“Planned gifts support Montreal Heart Insti- tute’s priority projects. Donors can choose the projects that are dear to them and see the concrete impact of their generosity.”

Josée Darche - Director major and planned gifts Recipients of the scholarships in nursing 2019-2020 Annual Report 42 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 43 Rewarding the Supporting Next Generation Excellence

Dr. Rafik Tadros Three fellows Researchers The Montreal The Montreal receives the receive a Bal du rewarded Heart Institute Heart Institute Martial G. Cœur scholarship Foundation’s Foundation’s during the 22nd Bourassa Award At the Foundation, we make it a top Jacques J.-Louis priority to support tomorrow’s specia- Research Day For the past 22 years, the Foundation lists. This year, Dr. Louis-Philippe Landreville Award Lévesque’s Award has had the privilege of bestowing the David, Dr. Marie Alexandre Chaix Martial G. Bourassa Award to a young and Dr. Marco Julien received a Bal This award recognizes the best oral This award, created in 1989, is bestowed physician at the Institute working in du Cœur scholarship to help them presentations given during student to individuals who gave the best oral clinical or basic research. This year, pursue postdoctoral studies. This will seminar programs at the Montreal Heart presentations in clinical research and Dr. Rafik Tadros, cardiologist, received allow them to develop their knowledge Institute. Scholarships awarded are also basic research and is designed to the award for the excellence of his and enrich their own communities. designed to encourage these students encourage them to pursue their work. work and his contribution to scientific The annual Research to pursue their work with a master’s Congratulations to the following winners: Thank you to Mr. Tony Meti for creating progress. Congratulations to the winner! Day is an opportunity degree. This year, awards went to Maxime Sun, Florian Wünnemann and the Fonds Bal du Cœur. Mr. Meti also for the Montreal Heart Hadiatou Barry, lmane Boukhatem Isabelle Hébert-Milette! believes that the future of the medical and Pauline Labbé. Congratulations! industry rests in the hands of tomorrow’s Institute to recognize leaders. These annual scholarships are the excellent work made possible thanks to a contribution of $115,000 from the Fonds Bal du Cœur. being done in the medical research field. For the past 22 years, students, postdoctoral fellows, residents and research fellows have been invited to present their work to the Insti- The Recipients The Recipients tute’s staff as part of of the Prix Jacques of the Prix J.-Louis a contest and at the Landreville Lévesque end of the day, the Institute rewards the best presentations.

From left to right: Josée Darche, Dr. Rafik Tadros, Dr. Jean-Lucien Rouleau and Mélanie La Couture. 2019-2020 Annual Report 44 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 45 Your Gifts Make a Difference

Thank you to our donors This year, thanks to the genero- sity of 26,032 donors who made 26,032 51,026 gifts, the Foundation was able to raise $18,824,835. There DONORS is no way we can truly express our gratitude. Behind every dollar raised is a person who gives from their heart. Every fundraising event, campaign, or spontaneous gift could carry a name: that of a heart to be healed, of a person to be treated. It is these thousands of donors who have made it possible for the Montreal Heart Institute to become one of the 51,026 best cardiology centres in the GIFTS world, one able to support diffe- rent education programs. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

$18,824,835

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$5 million and more $100,000 to $499,999 Gestion J.P. Bourgault Groupe Financier PEAK Fondation Protech Thank you to Groupe Decarel Groupe International Aéro Mag 2000 Fondation Québec Philanthrope our donors André Desmarais Thérèse Bouffard Les Intensivistes de l'ICM Groupe WSP Global Fondation de Bienfaisance T.A. et France Chrétien Desmarais Cogeco Bryan Jones Intact Corporation Financière St-Germain The Foundation would Fondation Mirella et Lino Saputo Karen et Murray Dalfen Gerald M. Lemole J.P. Morgan valeurs mobilières Canada Fondation Vartan et Lise Toroussian Saputo inc. Paul et Hélène Desmarais like to recognize the NMG 1221271 Anthony Koktung Chen Fonds Achbée Christine Gélinas et Antoine Elie Pfizer Canada KPMG Fonds de charité des employés philanthropic spirit of Financière Sun Life Pomerleau Gilles Lauzon de la Ville de Montréal $1 to $5 million Fondation Familiale Bensadoun Les Radiologistes Associés de l'ICM Famille Claude Lesage Jacques Gagnier its donors, people with Fondation Familiale Birks heart who have chosen Banque Nationale du Canada SoundBite Medical Solutions Tom Little et Ann Sutherland Gilles Mercille inc. CGI Fondation Groupe Monaco TELUS Communication Loblaws Groupe Axor to make a difference by André Chagnon Fondation Luc Maurice TFI International Manuvie Groupe Gendron 3.0 donating $5,000 or more Sophie Desmarais Fondation Familiale Trottier Marie-Claude Turcotte Belley Florence Martineau Groupe Morin Fondation J. Armand Bombardier Jean-Paul Guérin Université du McCarthy Tétrault Les Industries Pro-Tac or who have committed Fondation Familiale Carsley Hydro-Québec McKinsey & Compagnie Canada Joliette Chrysler to doing so between Fondation Famille Godin La Famille Laurence Paul Morimanno Max Konigsberg April 1st, 2019 and Fondation de la famille Morris et Annick-Isabelle Marcoux $10,000 to $24,999 Avrum Morrow Monique Lachapelle Rosalind Goodman Diane et Pierre Michaud Lucie Lamoureux Kuryluk st 9315-1876 Québec NouvLR March 31 , 2020. Fondation Familiale Mel Hoppenheim Robert O'Brien Olivier B. Lefebvre Alfid Services Immobiliers Ltée Pierre Ouimet Fondation Guy Laliberté Majella Roy John et Joanne Leopold Alithya Petra Ltée Fondation de Claire Annick-Isabelle Marcoux Roger Letendre Pierre Anctil PricewaterhouseCoopers et Jean-Pierre Léger et Leonard Schlemm LIDD Consultants Banque CIBC Jean-Pierre Quintin Fondation J.-Louis Lévesque Sobeys Québec Lowe's Canada Banque de Développement du Canada Raymond James Canada Fondation Molson Dr Jean-Claude Tardif Ange-Aimé Roch Mario Maratte Banque HSBC Mawer Mouvement des caisses Desjardins Marie-Anne Saber Spino BCF Métro Richelieu Power Corporation du Canada Société en commandite Au Fil de l'Eau Pierre Béland Alain Neemeh RBC Banque Royale $25,000 to $99,999 Stikeman Elliott Bio-K Plus International Œuvres Régis-Vernet Richard J. et Carolyne Renaud Jean-Louis Tassé Les Anesthésistes Associés de l'ICM Jean Boisvert Planit Construction & F.M. TC Transcontinental Axium Infrastructure Bombardier Progi Jean-Philippe Towner Laurent et Claire B. Beaudoin CAE John A. et Phillis Rae $500,000 to $999,999 Mirhossein Valavy Bell Serge Carrière Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Banque Scotia BMO Groupe Financier Cascades Danielle Rivard Canada Vie Élise Marie Clarisse Bouchard Baillargé Le Cirque du Soleil $5,000 to $9,999 Hélène Savoie Rivard Cardiologues Associés de l'ICM Louis Bourassa La Coop Fédérée Jean-Pierre Themens Chirurgiens Cardiaques Associés de l'ICM Claire Bruneau J.V. Raymond Cyr Amaro Ginette Tremblay CN Roger Casgrain et Colette Charest Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg Tarek Awayda Fondation Familiale Claudine Construction Broccolini Dollarama Renée Béland Lacoursière et Stephen Bronfman Corporation Fiera Capital FOCAM Fondation Cardio-Montérégienne BNP Parisbas Fondation des maladies du cœur Corporation Immobilière Kevric Fondation Serge et Rollande Archambault Denis Boire et de l'AVC Pauline Crocetti Notarbartolo Fondation Charitable O.E. Dorais Jeanne Boisclair Fondation ÉPIC Gerald Daoussis Fondation Huguette Raymonde Brown Racicot Fondation Familiale Rossy Thérèse Dugas et Jean-Louis Fontaine Dr Raymond Cartier Fondation Familiale Jane Diane Dunlop et Norman E. Hébert Fondation Lise et Richard Fortin Christie Innomed et Herschel Segal Yvan Dupont Fonds Fondation Paul A. Fournier Josée Darche Maurice Pinsonnault Énergir Fondation Familiale Gewurz Demers Beaulne Ernst & Young Fondation Ariane Riou et Réal Plourde Hélène Destrempes Fasken s.r.l. Gestion Beaurival Pascal Di Tomasso We would also like Fondation Bergeron-Jetté Gestion Deloitte Nicolas Duvernois to thank all donors Fondation Paul Durocher Gestion Rosaire Dubé W. Brian Edwards Fondation Joseph C. Edwards Gestion LKD Edwards Lifesciences (Canada) who wish to remain Fondation Norman Fortier Gestion André Waechter Fund Fondation Jacques et Michel Auger anonymous. Thank you Fondation Libermont Groupe ABP Location Fondation Céline Dion for your generosity! Gaétan Frigon et Hélène Héroux Groupe Financier Banque TD Fondation Sibylla Hesse 2019-2020 Annual Report 48 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 49

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Thank you to our Carmen Bau Nadia Lafrance volunteers Réal Bellemarre Lorraine Lake Andréanne Bergeron Paul Laroche Time is precious. At the Marie-Claude Bergeron Mario Lépine Foundation, we consider Colette Bertand Karine Leroux Sébastien Blais Roselyne Leroux ourselves lucky to be able Rosaire Blanchette Marie-Gabrielle Lessard to count on volunteers Philippe Boutin-Lizotte Michelle Loranger who donate their time Geneviève Brassard Marie-Hélène D. Maher Janie Brunelle Khedidja Maouche and efforts to our cause. David Caron Virginie Marcoux-Clément Without their devotion, Élise Champoux Daniel Ménard the Foundation would Louis-Philippe Clairoux Karine Ménard Guy Cormier Réjean Mercier not be able to pursue Katia Dekkers Louise Mercier its activities. Thanks to Marcelle Denis Salvatore Migliara its volunteers, Board of Hélène Désilets Marie-Laurence Migneault Denise Desrochers Owen Moody Directors, committees Marc Y. Desautels Angela Nguyen (listed in pages 52 and 53) Diane Desfossés Clarissa Nolasco and numerous partners, André Desmarais Virginie Oligny Blanchette Marc-André Dion Jairo Ortega the Foundation has Maxime Doré Amélie Paquette achieved great things Marie-Hélène Dorion Suzanne Paquette Danielle Dumont Mickael Pereira and is able to treat more Julie Duval Courchesne Jennifer Piroird than 68,000 patients Adriana Embiricos Paul Raymond every year. Sébastien Fontaine Olivier Rénald Carol-Ann Fortin Julie Richard Patrick Fouquette Nicolas Rousseau-Saine Catherine Fournier Bruno Roy Josée Gagnon Marie Salvail Marie-Christine Gascon Kimberly Sande Yvan Genest Audrey Sirois Arthur Gignac Dany Sirois Pascale Grenier Gilles Spinelli Rayess Haider Carole Tavernier Justine Hamelin Jonathan Thériault Pierre-Marc Hamelin Bassam Touchan Sophie Huet Thérèse Tousignant Suzanne Jobin Guillaume Twigg Jean-Philippe Joyal Carole Vilanni Jasmin Labrie Dominique Vincent Chantal Lacoste Linda Williams Émilie Laflamme 2019-2020 Annual Report 50 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 51

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Air France Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth Masi Agricola Théâtre La Chapelle Aldo Fasken Mèche par Alex Campeau TNM Amaro Fermes Lufa Mémoire d'encrier Toqué Thank you to Assurancia Guertin & Cie Fleuriste San Remo Mimi & August Trépanier Image et Style Auberge des Gallant Restaurant et Spa Flordeco Modéco boutique our partners Authentics vins et spiritueux Fondation Air Canada Modo Yoga The numerous sponsors Autobus idéal Fung Sou Molson Coors Automobiles Ecetera Galerie ROCCIA - Espace André Mony Monka and partners who join Bacardi Desjardins MTL Zipline forces with the Founda- Bell Golf Exécutif de Montréal Musicor Bentley Gosselin Nathon Kong tion are changing the Betina Lou Grindstone Capital Nika Fontaine world in their own way Bicom Groupe Monaco Autotomotive Olympic - Audio visuel and allow us to believe Bistro Rossignol Groupe Park Avenue Orchestre symphonique de Montréal BMO Marchés des capitaux Groupe Vo-Dignard Provost O'Thym in a bright future. Thanks Bon Look H. Pasha Électrique Inc. Paragraph to them, the Institute Bootlegger Hà Passport Hélico can start working on Bota Bota Hamelin & Vrkic Peinture industrielle DJ Box-Expérience Heide Messing Pomerleau tomorrow’s cutting-edge Broccolini Construction Inc. Horace Power Corporation du Canada techniques. We are ex- Carstar Canada Hôtel Le Bristol Paris Corporation tremely grateful for their CGI Hôtel le Germain Progi Charton-Hobbs Hôtel Monville Montréal Pub Burgundy Lion trust, generosity and Château-Vaudreuil Hôtel & Suites Hubert Cachat Publicis endless support. On Cinéma Beaubien / Du Parc Iceberg Finance PwC Cinéma du musée Identité Québec Résidence au fil de l'eau behalf of all our patients, Cinéma Moderne IGA Restaurant Escondite we thank them! Cirque du Soleil ITHQ Restaurant LOV Claude Webster Jean-Paul Jérôme Rézin Clinique Chloé médico-esthétique Jolie Beans Rocket de Laval Club de Golf métropolitain Jolipopcakes Romeo J. Club Polo Nacional Keurig Saint-Justin Communication Graphique Denis Kinipi spa nordique & hébergement Salon Le Hideout Compagnie QSD Inc La Coop Fédérée Salvatore Migliara Cook It La Maison ISHI Saputo Inc. Corporation des concessionnaires La Source Saute-moutons d'automobiles de Montréal Lachérie photographe Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant Corporation immobilière Kevric Laser Quest Serres Lavoie Croisère AML Le Bordel Simon Gosselin CTDA Le Cartel Skinceuticals Desjardins Le Château du cirque Sobeys Développements Montarville inc. Les coureurs de jupons Société des alcools du Québec Devencore Les Productions La Petite Pomme Inc Sport Experts Domaine de la forêt perdue Littorio Del Signore Sport Rousseau Domaine du Ridge Loews Starbucks Éditions de l'Écrou Lolë Sun Life Éditions du Passage L'Oréal Swell & Ginger Éditions La Peuplade Loue1robe/Loue1tux Tabasko Éditions La Presse Lunetterie NEWLOOK Takaé créations Ernst & Young MAC TELUS Escaparium Manoir du Lac William TFI International Inc. Estérel Resort Manuel Gagnon Bujold Théâtre du Capitole Évaluation Concept Marie-Claude Marquis Théâtre Espace Libre Evenko Marthe Desautels Théâtre Jean Duceppe 2019-2020 Annual Report 52 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 53 2019-2020

Board of Directors Members of the Gaétan Frigon Jean Raymond Publitech CIBC – Québec, Marchés mondiaux Board of Directors CIBC inc. Anna Gainey Lino A. Saputo, Jr. Fondation Gainey Bruno Roy Saputo Inc. Officers Executive Committee* Jacques Goulet Groupe WSP Global Inc. Stéphane Achard Financière Sun Life Canada Martin Roy Lino A. Saputo, Jr., President Stéphane Achard Banque Nationale Susan Kudzman, Vice-Chair Michel Bernier Mel Hoppenheim Christie InnoMed Inc. André Courville, Treasurer Pierre J. Blouin Johanne Ardouin Les Investissements Mel Hoppenheim Yves Roy Michel Boislard, Secretary France Chrétien Desmarais Banque Royale du Canada Global Inc. Administrateur de sociétés Alain Gignac, CEO Sylvie Fontaine Chris Arsenault Martin Juneau Rami Sayar Mathieu L. L'Allier Inovia Capital Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal Microsoft Corporation Mélanie La Couture André Bérard Éric Lamarre Susan Kudzman Louis A Tanguay Administrateur de sociétés Pierre-Elliott Levasseur Administratrice de sociétés Administrateur de sociétés Tony Meti Marie-Christine Bergeron Mathieu L. L'Allier Jean-Claude Tardif Bruno Roy Administratrice de sociétés Mission Capital Group Centre de recherche de l’Institut Louis A Tanguay Christiane Bergevin de Cardiologie de Montréal François Veillet Mélanie La Couture Bergevin Capital An-Lap Vo-Dignard Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal Pascal Thomas Michel Bernier Daniel Lamarre Administrateur de sociétés Ernst & Young Cirque du Soleil Canada Inc. Jean-Philippe Towner *Including officers Eve-Lyne Biron Éric Lamarre Pomerleau Administratrice de sociétés McKinsey & Company Canada François Veillet Pierre J. Blouin Pierre-Elliott Levasseur Fiera Capital Administrateur de sociétés La Presse An-Lap Vo-Dignard Michel Boislard Elliot Lifson Groupe Vo-Dignard Provost - Fasken Vêtements Peerless Clothing inc Financière Banque Nationale Jean-François Bouchard Tom Little Sid Lee Bell Marchés Affaires Members of the Marc Y. Bruneau Joseph Loiacono Emerging Leaders Administrateur de sociétés Administrateur de sociétés Committee Marvin Carsley Lucie Martel Andréanne Bergeron Carsley Family Foundation Intact Corporation financière Marie-Claude Bergeron Roger Casgrain Anna Martini Janie Brunelle Casgrain & compagnie Limitée Group CH Marc-André Dion France Chrétien Desmarais Claude McMaster Marie-Hélène Dorion Administratrice de sociétés Technologies D-BOX inc. Ève Dubuc Adriana Embiricos André Courville Tony Meti Sébastien Fontaine Administrateur de sociétés Services de Conseil G.D.N.P. Inc. Patrick Fouquette Gian Carlo Di Tommaso Jérôme Nycz Catherine Fournier JPK Capital BDC Capital Adrihel Gagnon Arthur Gignac Louis Duchesne Isabelle Oliva Rayees Haider Cossette Administratrice de sociétés Justine Hamelin Diane Dunlop-Hébert François Olivier Pierre-Marc Hamelin Groupe Park Avenue TC Transcontinental Jean-Philippe Joyal Adriana Embiricos Sunil Panray Jasmin Labrie Joddes Ltd Administrateur de sociétés Marie-Laurence Migneault Olivier Rénald Santo A. Fata Claude Paquin Nicolas Rousseau-Saine Produits Alimentaires Sager Inc. Groupe Investors Inc. Kimberly Sande Sylvie Fontaine Marc Poulin Jonathan Thériault Fonds Achbée inc. Administrateur de sociétés Guillaume Twigg 2019-2020 Annual Report 54 Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 55 Financial Statements

Statement 2020 2019 Statement 2020 2019 of financial Assets of operations Donations $14,416 $13,524 position as at Assets $111,927 $125,434 and changes Fundraising activities $2,231 $2,282 March 31, 2020 Cash $2,125 $3,507 in fund balances Bequests $2,177 $1,747 Total of donations Accounts receivable $270 $852 (In thousands of dollars) Year ended and fundraising activities $18,824 $17,553 Inventories $26 $17 March 31, 2020 Other assets $498 $369 (In thousands of dollars) Investment revenues $4,657 $10,784 Total assets $114,846 $130,179 Change in the unrealized fair value of investments ( $9,375 ) ( $5,822 ) Liabilities Total investment revenues ( $4,718 ) $4,962 Gross operating revenues $14,106 $22,515 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $3,797 $4,106

Total liabilities $3,797 $4,106 Direct and indirect costs of fundraising activities $1,473 $1,340 Fund balances Net operating revenues $12,633 $21,175 Restricted $101,452 $113,930 Unrestricted $9,597 $12,143

Total fund balances $111,049 $126,073 Administration costs $2,394 $2,262 $114,846 $130,179 Excess of revenues over expenses before contributions $10,239 $18,913

Contributions – research, technological development, and other $25,263 $20,291 Deficiency of revenues over expenses ( $15,024 ) ( $1,378 )

Fund balances at beginning of year $126,073 $127,451

Fund balances at end of year $111,049 $126,073

Contributions Note: Copies of the Montreal Heart The Foundation is committed to pay Institute Foundation’s financial statements the Montreal Heart Institute amounts are available on our Website or at the totalling $29,462,045. These amounts following address: include a commitment of $11,545,538 for Phase II of the Montreal Heart The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation 5000, rue Bélanger, Montréal (Québec) H1T 1C8 Institute’s Investing in Excellence GIVEfortheHEART.org construction project. Clarissa Nolasco “What I like about being A nurse who wants to give back A nursing internship at the Montreal Heart Institute is what made a volunteer is that I’m Clarissa Nolasco decide that’s where she wanted to pursue her able to witness just how career. The positive atmosphere and sense of collaboration within the healthcare teams confirmed much people care for that the Institute was her ideal place of work. And as of May 2020, she will have been working the Foundation. Often, at the Institute for 14 years. She has worked in the coronary unit, in the emergency department, their willingness to get at the Transcatheter Valve Therapy Clinic and has conducted research on heart failure. She also worked in involved is the result of the cardiac surgery department. After witnessing how dedicated volunteers were to patients, she their attachment to the decided to get involved with the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation Institute and gratitude herself. She believes that volunteers, who are often former patients, are the for the care that my perfect complement to the health care staff and that they represent an invaluable human component for colleagues and I have those awaiting surgery. Volunteers can share their experience, answer questions and reassure patients. been able to provide to She has been involved with the Foundation for the past six years them or a loved one.” and often volunteers as a registered nurse during events organized to raise money for the cause of cardiovascular health. Clarissa Nolasco “What I like about being a volunteer - is that I’m able to witness just how Nurse much people care for the Founda- tion. Often, their willingness to get involved is the result of their attachment to the Institute and gratitude for the care that my colleagues and I have been able to provide to them or a loved one. It is therefore doubly gratifying for me: as a professional and as a volunteer.”