Emerge Announces Resignation of BDO Canada LLP as the Auditor of the Emerge Funds

Emerge Canada Inc. (“

Emerge

”) announced that, on November 3, 2022, BDO Canada LLP advised Emerge of its resignation as the auditor of the Emerge Funds (as defined in Schedule “A”). Emerge is working expeditiously to appoint a successor auditor for the Emerge Funds, which appointment will be presented to the independent review committee of the Emerge Funds for its approval in due course. Emerge will announce the details of this appointment in a press release and will provide all investors with a communication on the change of auditor.

About Emerge Canada Inc.

Based in Toronto, ON, Emerge Canada Inc. is Canada’s first and only woman-owned investment fund manager. Our team of experts provides guidance and expertise to high-calibre emerging investment managers by serving as a resource and an advocate on all levels. We also offer Canadian investors and institutions greater options by providing access to top U.S. strategies through Canadian-listed funds. Through our focus on DE&I initiatives, we take pride in supporting investment managers who tend to be the most underrepresented in the industry. From infrastructure and due diligence to product development, we provide emerging managers with a full array of go-to-market services, and we also develop investment strategies with strong sustainability practices.

Media Contact:

Emerge Canada Inc.Desmond AlvaresE: [e-mail]: 1-833-363-7432

Schedule “A”

Emerge ARK Global Disruptive Innovation ETFEmerge ARK Genomics & Biotech ETFEmerge ARK Fintech Innovation ETF Emerge ARK AI & Big Data ETFEmerge ARK Autonomous Tech & Robotics ETFEmerge ARK Space Exploration ETFEmerge EMPWR Sustainable Dividend Equity ETFEmerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETFEmerge EMPWR Sustainable Global Core Equity ETFEmerge EMPWR Sustainable Emerging Markets Equity ETFEmerge EMPWR Unified Sustainable Equity ETF

(collectively, the “Emerge Funds”)