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WHAT WE DO Provide trade solutions to facilitate and add value

to the flow of goods from suppliers to customers.

WHY WE DO IT To Build, Feed and Power the planet.

WHAT WE STAND FOR Professionalism. Entrepreneurship. Commitment.

HOW WE DO ITBy developing the next-generation trading company,

fuelled by the best entrepreneurial and creative minds.

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It all began in 2009, when Philippe Boisclair put his experience in

the financial and lumber markets toward founding Canadian Wood

Products. During the American recession, and with the arrival of Chris

Labbé as a partner, the company expanded its customer base and

started exporting abroad.

In 2010, the organization made a strategic move to diversify its

activities into the grain business, and continued to seek opportunities

for growth by entering the energy market. Today, McGill St Laurent is

a global entity that operates on worldwide markets. What binds our

activities together is the desire to fulfill your basic needs: “Build, Feed

and Power the planet responsibly”.

At McGill St Laurent we believe that the way we move forward has less

to do with transactions and more to do with relationships. To do this, we

make sure our teams are supported with the latest technologies to keep

them at the forefront of innovation and quality service.

We continuously operate with the vision of developing the next-

generation trading company, fuelled by the best entrepreneurial and

creative minds.

OUR HISTORY OUR GROWTH

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Montreal, Canada is where McGill St Laurent was founded and where

our company headquarters are located today. Our name embodies

the different facets of this city: both Francophone and Anglophone,

academic and economic. McGill University is internationally known

for educating the next generation of innovators and disruptors.

And the St Lawrence River is known as a major commercial

route around the world, crucial to the transport of commodities

throughout North America.

We’re inspired by our home, and proud share our name synonymously

with quality trading and commodity wholesaling worldwide.

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OUR OFFICES

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WHY McGILL St LAURENT?

“BUILD, FEED AND POWER THE PLANET”

WHERE OUR BUSINESSIS TAKING US

AustraliaBahrainBangladeshBelgiumCanadaChinaEgyptFranceGeorgiaGermanyHollandIndonesia

IndiaIraqIranIsraelJapanJordanKuwaitLebanonLibyaMalaysiaMexicoMorocco

PakistanQatarSaudi ArabiaSerbiaSloveniaSouth KoreaSyriaThailandTurkeyUnited KingdomUSAVietnam

COUNTRIESAbu DhabiAl WakrahAlexandrieAnversAqabaAshdodBahreïnBandar AbbasBangkokBeyrouthBremerhavenBusanCalcuttaCasablancaChennai

ChittagongDammamDohaFremantleGebzeGemlikHamadHo Chi MinhHong KongIstanbulJawaharlal NehruJebel AliJeddahKarachiKing Abdullah

KoperKoweïtLaem ChabangLattakiaLe HavreLiverpoolMisrataMundraNhava ShevaNingboOsakaPort KelangPort QasimPotiPutian

QingdaoRotterdamSemarangShanghaiSurabayaTaicangTaichungTilburyTrabzonTuticorinUmm QasrXingangYantianZhapu

PORTS OF DESTINATION

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O U R L E A G U E

McGill St Laurent trades, sells and distributes

commodities worldwide. We provide solu-

tions that facilitate and add value to the flow

of goods from suppliers to customers.

President, Philippe Boisclair

CWP Industriel leads our manufacturing plant

that offers services such as cut stock for pallets,

beveled lagging for cable reels, precision

trimming, drying, lumber classification and

storage. They are experts in the logistics

and transformation required to offer quality

industrial wood all seasons.

VP Julien Prince

The Architectural Product Company is

dedicated to sustainable interior wood design

for homes and corporate spaces. Products

range from premium hardwood flooring, wood

wall paneling, exotic woods and veneers both

imported and domestically manufactured.

VP Patrick Lemieux

Grain St Laurent specializes in the trading of

agricultural and cereal products. Partnerships

with producers, processors and customers

guarantee competitive prices and excellent

customer service throughout the entire

marketing process.

Head trader Steve Lagacé

CWP Energy is an active player in the North

American physical and financial power mar-

kets. Traders, analysts and developers leverage

proprietary trading, risk management, AI and

machine learning to seize market opportunities

and optimize results.

VP Alain Brisebois

Canadian Wood Products is a leader in the

sale and distribution of lumber. Our people

create value by carefully managing time,

location, quality, product and logistics seeking

out solutions to our clients needs at every

stage of procution.

VP Chris Labbé

O U R P L AY E R S

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PHILIPPE BOISCLAIRMountaineer, pilot, sailor, triathlete and

outdoorsman, Philippe founded McGill

St Laurent in 2009. He is the driving force

behind the culture of this business and

ensures that the organization continues to

look forward.

KEY INDIVIDUAL

“ GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE, 

PERPETUAL MOTION 

IS THE NEW NORMAL „MCGILLSTLAURENT.COM

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“ MAKE THE CUSTOMER

A HERO „

KEY INDIVIDUAL

CHRISTIAN LABBÉ

As a partner at Canadian Wood Products,

Chris leads the North American & Export

sales team. He helps drive the strategic

expansion of CWP and its affiliate

companies.

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KEY INDIVIDUAL

STEVE LAGACÉAs the head grain trader at GSL, Steve creates opportunities, find solutions and bases decisions on forecasted economic trends for commodity markets. He’s committed to providing customers with

more than they expect.

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“ MOVE    FAST

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ALAIN BRISEBOISAlain oversees the strategic goals of the energy division while managing the

growth and development of the team.

KEY INDIVIDUAL

CWPENERGY.COM

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WHY A SPORTS TEAM?

Because everyone brings something to the team. Traders make

points, Logistics and Accounting defend these points, Finance

keep us on track with our goals, and the President leads the team.

At McGill St Laurent, you’ll find yourself in a work environment

that might feel like the locker room after a game. We have the

spirit of a winning team, whatever happens.

We win as a team, not as individuals.

“ WE LIKE TO THINK OF McGILL ST LAURENT AS A STARTUP IN 

THE CORPORATE WORLD, THAT’S 

MANAGED LIKE A PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM.

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McGILL ST LAURENT IN A YEAR

7,8 Kminutes of lunch in the microwaves

152 Kphone calls done by our team of traders

12 Ktruck loads managed by our logistics team

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TRIATHLONS ran by the team

1 040APPLES eaten

26 KCOFFEES drank 2 660 MW

STANDARD DAM PRODUCTION

1 000 000 MWENERGY TRADED BY CWP ENERGY

119 525metric tons of grains sold

350 MMBF of wood sold

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1.5 MSQUARE FEET of walls and flooring in newly designed hotels, offices, retail spaces and private residences.

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YOUNG ATHLETESWE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT.

ÉLIBOUCHARD

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• Punctuality• Work ethic• Effort

• Body language• Energy• Attitude

• Passion• Coachability• Going the

extra mile• Being prepared

10 THINGS that require zero talent

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We all have what it takes to BECOME

SUCCESSFUL.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE IT

HAPPEN?

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VISION WITHOUT EXECUTION IS

HALLUCINATION

Our vision is to develop the next-generation trading company,

based out of Montreal and recognized by its peers as an

industry leader. We want to fuel ourselves with the best

entrepreneurial and creative minds, a valuable asset and

differentiating factor at our company.

- Philippe Boisclair, President of McGill St Laurent

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PROFESSIONAL BE PUNCTUAL IN THE MORNING AND ALL DAY.

BECOME A RESOURCE FOR THE PEOPLE WHO WORK WITH YOU.

AVOID OFFICE POLITICS AND GOSSIP.

DRESS PROFESSIONALLY.

SHOW RESPECT FOR OTHERS IN THE OFFICE.

GET THE JOB DONE.

CARRY A NOTEPAD TO JOT DOWN IMPORTANT INFO.

NEVER BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS.

LOOK FORWARD TO EACH AND EVERY DAY.

BE DISCIPLINED AND WORK HARD.

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PROFESSIONAL IS NOT A LABEL YOU GIVE YOURSELF.

IT’S A DESCRIPTION YOU HOPE OTHERS WILL APPLY TO YOU.”

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ENTREPRENEURIAL

FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS AND TAKE RISKS.

NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY, NEVER TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER.

SEEK NEW OPPORTUNITIES.

SUCCESS TAKES HARD WORK.

TAKE INITIATIVE.

CERTAINTY IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN IGNORANCE.

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BIG DOES NOT NECESSARILY BEAT

SMALL BUT THE FAST BEAT THE SLOW AND THE SIMPLE DISPLACES

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COMMITTED

ENABLING THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR PEOPLE.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING OUR CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS AND EMPLOYEES SUCCEED.

BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL, FUN, CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT.

COMMITMENT IS THE GLUE

THAT BONDS US TO OUR GOALS.”

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YOU DON’T LEARN TO WALK BY FOLLOWING RULES. YOU LEARN BY DOING, AND BY FALLING OVER.

“” - Richard Branson

We don’t have a list of rules for you to follow. Nor do we have a clothing policy, but nudists don’t generally

come to work naked, if you know what I mean.

LESSON: LOGIC AND RESPECT DON’T REQUIRE RULES OR POLICIES.

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GOAL PLANNING 100-DAY PLAN We find we’re more effective and efficient with our time when it’s limited. The 100-day plan helps us set the tone for the year and keeps us on track with goals we want to accomplish.

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GAME DAYCome to work as if every day were game day.

Sometimes we need to take vacations. Just make sure you let your team and HR know, so we can take over while you’re not around.

Came down with something? It happens. Again, keep your team and HR in the loop and we’ll understand.

PHONESWe don’t have an automated answering system when people call because we don’t just sell products, we build relationships. Our clients are the reason we’re all here.

Neither do we transfer a call to a voicemail without asking the person if it’s okay with them.

We also answer the phone, wherever it rings in the office, even if it’s not your station.

That’s what makes McGill St Laurent a team dedicated to its partners.

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RESPONSIBILITIESDo you bike to work? There’s room to store it, so just ask! But please don’t use the elevator...

You prefer taking the bus, train or metro? Great! We’ll pay for 80% of your transportation pass.

A healthy mind in a healthy body starts with fruits and veg, and sometimes a coffee… We’ve got it all in the kitchen, so feel free to help yourself! You can also come work out with the rest of us for free! Wednesday morning is girls’ day at the gym; Tuesday and Thursday are for boys in the park.

Addicted to sports too? We attend many sporting events, and you may be lucky enough to get to go see your favourite team! We also sponsor several athletes  —  check out our Facebook page to follow their accomplishments!

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WHERE TO NEXT?

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If you’re new to the team, welcome home! We’re glad to have you on board and we hope we can accomplish great things together.

If you don’t work with us yet, well hello to you too! Here’s how you can apply to join us:

mcgillstlaurent.com/career

THANK YOU FOR READING!

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