Major Sponsors

Hill & Knowlton Canada Gold Sponsor (http://www.hillandknowlton.ca/ ) is Canada’s leading public affairs and public relations firm specializing in government relations and corporate, crisis, consumer marketing, technology, natural resources, healthcare communications and financial and investor relations.

Marriott Ottawa Gold Sponsor ( http://ottawamarriott.com )  The Ottawa Marriott Hotel rises up from its prime downtown location to provide unique panoramic views of Canada's Parliament Buildings, the majestic Ottawa River and the pristine Gatineau Hills. Visit nearby Ottawa attractions including the trendy Byward Market, the picturesque Rideau Canal, the National Gallery and Museum of Civilization, all within a short stroll of the welcoming smile and hospitality of our dedicated and friendly associates. The Ottawa Marriott Hotel is without doubt a great place to begin your Capital adventure.

Event Sponsors

	Ottawa Citizen   The Ottawa Citizen (established 1845) is Ottawa's major daily newspaper.
	City of Ottawa Founded in 1855, Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is located on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers. Canada’s fourth-largest city is a complementary blend of urban and rural lifestyles, old and new neighbourhoods, culture and heritage, business and government. Ottawa also has a high standard of living reflected in a multitude of accessible services, vibrant entertainment, exciting recreational activities, and thriving businesses.
	World Chess Network The World Chess Network presents more than two hundred events each month featuring many of the world's finest players. We have a strong, friendly worldwide community that is growing daily. We make it easy for you to make friends and find chess partners you will enjoy playing and talking with for years to come. http://wcn.tentonhammer.com/

Player Sponsors

	British High Commission sponsor for GM Nigel Short and GM David Howell.
	Bell Canada sponsor for GM Mark Bluvshtein
	OZ  Optics ( http://www.ozoptics.com )   sponsor for GM Suat Atalik, WGM Katerina Altalik, and WFM Kubra Ozturk
	ATFCAN ( http://www.atfcan.com )   sponsor for GM Abhijit Kunte

 

Supporters

Jaded Pixel/Shopify Jaded Pixel provides the e-commerce enabled payment and registration solution, Shopify for the Canadian Open and the Canadian Youth Chess Championship.   Jaded Pixel is located in Ottawa, Canada. Founded in 2005 theyconcentrate on the E-Commerce and specifically the retail market. Their product is Shopify is their bit in the ongoing process to make online e-commerce a bearable field to work in.

 

Donors 

GOLD DONORS

• Gordon Ritchie
• Patrick Smale (EK Gillin and Associates)

SILVER DONORS

BRONZE DONORS

• William Colby

Other Donors

• CGI Ottawa
• Guido De Kerpel
• James Mitchell