Gary Slaight and Derrick Ross lead Slaight Music, a vital incubator for Canadian artists, and have played an instrumental role in building the country's music infrastructure. Slaight, arguably Canadian music's most important philanthropist, has helped distribute over $280 million through The Slaight Family Foundation across healthcare, Indigenous youth programs, mental health and the arts. In 2025, he supported renovations at Massey Hall and continued landmark investments in music education and artist development – such as a $10M donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund. His proudest recent achievement: “supporting our most vulnerable populations – whether through music lessons, mental health, or those suffering from dementia.” In 2025, Slaight received the Order of Ontario. Derrick Ross, a former musician and label executive, has served as President of Slaight Music since 2010, spearheading the careers of over 35 artists, and his leadership continues to fuel support for CARAS, the Polaris Music Prize and Unison. Together, the duo continue to uplift music through direct investment and tireless industry advocacy.