TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 17, 2015) - People Corporation (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PEO) today announced that the Company has achieved a ranking in the 2015 TSX Venture 50, from over 1,900 companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.

The TSX Venture 50 is a ranking of the prior year's top performers on the TSX Venture Exchange, spanning the Clean Technology, Diversified Industries, Mining, Oil & Gas and Technology & Life Sciences sectors. These emerging companies have shown strong results in key measures of market performance. The ranking is comprised of ten companies from each of the five industry sectors and is based on four equally weighted criteria: market capitalization growth, share price appreciation, trading volume and analyst coverage.

"I am pleased that the Company is once again being recognized for its success. We continue to diligently focus on executing our strategic plan the success of which is evident from our ongoing positive financial results and share performance," commented Laurie Goldberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The investment community is increasingly taking notice of our company and I am proud that our company has achieved a ranking in the 2015 TSX Venture 50."

About People Corporation

People Corporation is a national provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource services. We have offices across Canada, each led by a team of experts and backed by the resources of a national company that is traded on the TSX-V. Our industry experts provide uniquely valuable insight while customizing our innovative suite of services to the specific needs of our clients. Whatever your sector, whatever your scale, putting our expertise and proven track record to work will make a difference to your people and your bottom line.

Further information is available at www.peoplecorporation.com.

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