Corporate Information

1. Company Overview

Squattest Culinary Education Inc. is a Canadian corporation specializing in culinary education and professional cooking instruction. Founded in 2015, we have grown to become one of Canada's leading culinary education providers, serving students across multiple provinces with hands-on cooking courses and professional development programs.

2. Corporate Registration Details

3. Registered Office

4. Corporate Structure

Board of Directors

Key Officers

• Corporate Secretary: Jennifer Walsh, LLB
• Treasurer: Robert Chen, CPA, CA
• Vice President, Education: James Wilson
• Vice President, Marketing: Lisa Anderson

5. Business Operations

Primary Business Activities

• Culinary education and cooking instruction
• Professional chef training and certification
• Corporate team building and culinary events
• Online and in-person cooking course delivery
• Educational content development and publishing
• Culinary consultation services

Service Locations

6. Regulatory Compliance

Business Licenses & Registrations

• Ontario Business Registry: Active registration maintained
• CRA Business Number: 856298184RT0001
• HST Registration: GST/HST compliant across all provinces
• WorkSafeBC: Workplace safety compliance (BC operations)
• WSIB Ontario: Workplace insurance coverage (Ontario operations)

Educational Accreditation

• Registered Private Career College (Ontario)
• Culinary Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC) Member
• Canadian Federation of Chefs & Cooks (CFCC) Affiliate
• Better Business Bureau Accredited Business (A+ Rating)

Insurance Coverage

• General Liability: $5,000,000 coverage
• Professional Liability: $2,000,000 coverage
• Property Insurance: Full replacement value
• Cyber Liability: $1,000,000 coverage
• Directors & Officers: $3,000,000 coverage

7. Financial Information

Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year runs from January 1 to December 31, with annual financial statements prepared according to Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises.

External Auditor

Banking Relationship

Primary Bank: Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Business Banking Centre: Toronto Financial District

Credit Rating

Equifax Business Credit Score: 785 (Excellent)
Dun & Bradstreet Rating: 4A1 (Excellent)

8. Intellectual Property

Trademarks

• SQUATTEST® - Registered trademark for educational services (TMA9471953)
• Squattest Culinary Education® - Registered business name
• Logo and Design Marks: Various design trademarks registered

Copyrighted Materials

• Proprietary curriculum and course materials
• Recipe collections and instructional content
• Digital learning platform and mobile applications
• Marketing materials and brand assets

Domain Names

• squattest.com (primary domain)
• squattest.ca (Canadian domain)
• squattestculinary.com (redirect)
• Various social media handles and usernames

9. Corporate Social Responsibility

Sustainability Initiatives

• Local ingredient sourcing partnerships with Canadian farms
• Food waste reduction programs in all locations
• Carbon-neutral delivery and transportation commitments
• Sustainable packaging and materials usage

Community Engagement

• Annual scholarship program for underprivileged students
• Free community cooking workshops
• Partnership with food banks and community kitchens
• Support for local culinary arts programs in schools

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies
• Employee stock ownership program

10. Investor Relations

Share Structure

• Authorized Shares: 10,000,000 common shares
• Issued Shares: 2,500,000 common shares
• Share Class: Single class of common voting shares
• Par Value: No par value

Major Shareholders

• Marie Dubois (Founder): 45%
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan: 25%
• Strategic Investors: 20%
• Management Team: 10%

Note: Squattest is a privately-held corporation. Shares are not publicly traded.

11. Legal Counsel & Professional Services

Legal Counsel

Corporate Secretary Services

12. Contact Information

Corporate Inquiries

Media Relations

Investor Relations

Legal & Compliance

13. Public Information

As a private corporation, Squattest Culinary Education Inc. maintains transparency while respecting privacy requirements. The following information is available to the public:

Available Public Records

• Corporate registration information (Ontario Business Registry)
• Business license and permit records
• Trademark and intellectual property registrations
• Professional accreditation and membership records
• Better Business Bureau rating and reviews

Annual Reporting

• Ontario Annual Return filed with Ministry of Government Services
• Canada Revenue Agency corporate tax filings
• Provincial regulatory body reports (where applicable)
• Worker compensation board filings

Requesting Corporate Information

For requests for corporate information not available on this website, please contact our Corporate Affairs Department. We will respond to legitimate inquiries within 10 business days, subject to privacy and confidentiality requirements.

14. Anti-Corruption & Ethics

Code of Business Conduct

Squattest maintains a comprehensive Code of Business Conduct that governs:

• Ethical business practices and integrity standards
• Anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies
• Conflict of interest disclosure and management
• Fair dealing with students, suppliers, and competitors
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Whistleblower Policy

We maintain a confidential reporting system for concerns about:

• Unethical business practices
• Financial irregularities or fraud
• Safety or regulatory violations
• Discrimination or harassment

Confidential Reporting: [email protected]

15. Data Protection Officer

In compliance with Canadian privacy legislation, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer responsible for:

• Overseeing privacy compliance and data protection
• Handling privacy inquiries and complaints
• Conducting privacy impact assessments
• Staff training on privacy and data protection

16. Document Verification

This corporate information page is accurate as of the last updated date. For verification of any information contained herein, please contact our Corporate Affairs Department.