People Corporation Ranks in the "2016 TSX Venture 50"

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 25, 2016) - People Corporation (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PEO) today announced that the Company has achieved a ranking in the 2016 TSX Venture 50, from over 1,750 companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.

The TSX Venture 50TM are the top 10 companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, in each of five major industry sectors - mining, oil & gas, clean technology & life sciences, diversified industries and technology - based on a ranking formula with equal weighting given to return on investment, market cap growth, trading volume and analyst coverage. All data was as of December 31, 2015.

"I am pleased that the Company is being recognized for its success for our second consecutive year. We continue to execute on our strategic plan and deliver results and market leading solutions to significantly move our organization forward", commented Laurie Goldberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The investment community continues to increasingly take notice of our company and I am proud that our company has once again achieved a ranking in the 2016 TSX Venture 50."

About People Corporation

People Corporation is a national provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource services. The Company has 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. The Company's industry experts provide uniquely valuable insight while customizing an innovative suite of services to the specific needs of its clients. Whatever your sector, whatever your scale, putting People Corporations 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.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, such as statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts. Use of words such as "may", "will", "expect", "believe", "intends", "likely" or other words of similar effect may indicate a forward-looking statement. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Company's publicly-filed documents (which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com). Those risks and uncertainties include the ability to maintain profitability and manage organic or acquisition growth, reliance on information systems and technology, reputation risk, dependence on key clients, reliance on key professionals and a change in general economic conditions. Many of these risks and uncertainties can affect the Company's actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement made by the Company or on its behalf. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements as a prediction of actual results. All forward-looking statements in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements. These statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of the Company, its financial or operating results or its securities.

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