Canada’s Highest Business Order
The Order of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame (CBHF) is how our country honours & celebrates the achievements of Canada’s business leaders. Each year, Inductees are chosen as Companions to the Order of the CBHF to honour their contributions to the economic development and prosperity of Canada. As leading examples of achievement in business and in life, these individuals have demonstrated the qualities necessary to ensure the success and competitiveness of Canada in a global marketplace. As Companions, they are mentors and role models for JA youth who represent Canada’s future leaders, inspiring youth entrepreneurship on a national level.
Award Criteria
The Canadian Business Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration honours four distinguished leaders for their transformative contributions to Canada’s economic prosperity and business landscape. This prestigious evening brings together Canada’s most influential business and community leaders for an evening of inspiration, networking, meaningful connections, and celebration of excellence. As JA Canada’s signature, national fundraising event, it connects today’s accomplished leaders with tomorrow’s visionaries, fostering mentorship and aspiration.
Vision & Leadership
Candidates have demonstrated exceptional vision and leadership, elevating one or more business organizations to new heights. Widely recognized and applauded, their initiatives and legacy stand out.
Economic Impact
Nominees have had an impact on the Canadian economy through verifiable financial success, job creation, expansion and innovation. Challenges encountered along the way have been overcome through vision and determination.
Citizenship & Philanthropy
Honourees have utilized their influence and energy to further Canadian social and economic wellbeing, as demonstrated through leadership in philanthropy or in community-based initiatives.
Role Model
Inductees are widely respected, considered exemplary role models for young Canadians, and recognized for their character, integrity and contributions to cultivating talent.
Eligibility
Awardees are Canadian citizens. They must have demonstrated national business
leadership and attained senior status in the enterprise and business sector in which they gained prominence.
Our Selection Partner: Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm that works with their clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities and a proud supporter of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. They help organizations hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers.
The Canadian Business Hall of Fame is the signature fundraising event of JA Canada
Contact us for sponsorship opportunities at info@cbhf.ca
Thank you to the 2025 Selection Committee
Jim Leech
C.M., C.D., O.Ont, Chancellor CBHF
Chancellor Emeritus, Queen’s
University; and Chair, Institute
for Sustainable Finance
Janice Fukakusa
C.M., Chancellor Emeritus CBHF
Chancellor Toronto Metropolitan University; Corporate Director
Tom Jenkins
O.C., C.B.H.F.
Chair, OpenText Corporation
Ian Bourne
Chair, Teine Energy, Corporate Director
Nadir Mohamed
O.C.
Chair, Alignvest Management Corp; and former President & CEO, Rogers Com. Inc.
Jack Cockwell
C.M., C.B.H.F.
Group Chair, Brookfield Asset Management
Madeleine Paquin
C.M., C.B.H.F.
Corporate Director
George Cope
C.M.
Corporate Director
Calin Rovinescu
C.M., C.B.H.F.
Corporate Director
Robert J. Deluce
C.B.H.F.
Executive Chairman, Porter Airlines
Joseph Shannon
C.M., C.B.H.F.
President, Atlantic Corporation
Linda Hohol
Chair, Institute of Corporate Directors and former President TMX Venture Exchange
Kathleen Taylor
C.M.
Chair, RBC; Corporate Director, former President & CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Monique F. Leroux
C.M., O.Q., C.B.H.F.
Chair, Investissement Quebéc, Vice-Chair Fiera Holdings Inc.;
and former President of Desjardins Group
Annette Verschuren
O.C., C.B.H.F.
Chair & CEO NRStor Inc; former President Home Depot Canada/Asia
Brandt Louie
O.BC., C.B.H.F.
CEO, London Drugs
Jo Mark Zurel
Chair, Fortis Inc
Ex Officio Members
Scott Hillier
CEO JA Canada
Rehan Aqeel
JA Canada Director – CBHF Governance Committee Chair
Kevin Libin
Managing Partner, Korn Ferry Calgary
Cleo Kirkland
Managing Partner, Korn Ferry Toronto
*C.B.H.F. – Companion of the Business Hall of Fame
Nominate
Annual inductees are chosen by an independent selection committee that is facilitated by Korn Ferry based on Nominations for the Order of Business Hall of Fame processed on a rolling basis.
To inquire about nominating an individual who embodies our award criteria, contact us today.
