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Alain Bouchard
2017
Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
“If you have a good attitude, keep your ego in check, and work hard at something you enjoy, you will be successful.”
Dominic D’Alessandro
2005
Former President and CEO, Manulife Financial Corporation
“Those who have desire and ability are given opportunities.”
Amar S. Doman
2023
Founder & Sole Shareholder, The Futura Corporation
“From my father : The road to success is always under construction”
N. Murray Edwards
2014
Chairman, Canadian Natural Resources Limited
“The secret to success is to be passionate about what you do every day.”
Darren Entwistle
2022
CEO, TELUS Corporation
“Success is making a meaningful difference in the things I care about, and living up to the responsibilities that are bestowed upon me.”
Peter Gilgan
2023
Chairman & CEO Mattamy Group Corp.
“Run toward the fire — don’t run away from the fire. Hit it head on.”
Serge Godin
2015
Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, CGI Inc.
”If those around you are successful, then you will be successful.”
Wayne D. Gretzky
2003
Member, Hockey Hall of Fame
“The true heroes of the world are those who find a way to overcome adversity to achieve success in a way that helps themselves, their families, and society.”
Jay S. Hennick
2019
Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Colliers International Group Inc., Founder and Chairman FirstService Corporation
“Be passionate about what you do and strive to make things happen!”
David Johnston
2018
28th Governor General of Canada
“If you want to build good communities and out of that a good country, it begins with saying I care about the person next to me and the person next to that person—the one I don’t know so well.”
Monique F. Leroux
2023
Corporate Director, Chair of the Board and CEO (Retired), Desjardins Group
“At the end of the day, some things will be very easy. That’s not where you will be able to learn. When you face failures, that’s when you will learn the most.”
Rebecca MacDonald
2009
Founder and Executive Chair, Just Energy Group Inc.
“Everyone receives opportunities. It’s up to you what you do with them.”
Anthony von Mandl
2023
Founder & CEO, Mark Anthony Group
“When you have a dream, protect it with your life. Never let anyone take it away from you.”
Bharat Masrani
2022
President & CEO, TD Bank Group
“The secret sauce of success is a culture that is centered around diversity, inclusion, and respect for each other.”
G. Wallace F. McCain
2008
Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, McCain Foods Limited; Chairman, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
“Be brave and go for it.”
Lorne Michaels
2022
TV Producer and Screenwriter, Saturday Night Live
“You’re always better when you’re surrounded by really talented people.”
Brian Mulroney
2012
Former Prime Minister of Canada, Senior Partner Norton Rose Fulbright
“We live in an era of instant gratification, but real success is not achieved overnight.”
Jim Pattison
2004
Founder and Owner, The Jim Pattison Group
“Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.”
Ryan Reynolds
2023
Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur
“If you do things with genuine enthusiasm, and I don’t believe that you can make anything good in this world without enthusiasm, and people feel that from you, and it’s genuine, I think things tend to work a little bit better.”
David E. Ritchie
2006
Chairman of the Board, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
“The most important thing is to never give up. You will learn that the more you try, the easier it gets.”
Calin Rovinescu
2022
Former CEO and President, Air Canada
“You have to work hard and be willing to get out of your comfort zone.”
Walter Schroeder
2022
Founder, DBRS, Ltd.
“The scholarships that the Association is awarding fits with my philosophy of helping those who need it the most to gain an education.”
Gerald W. Schwartz
2016
Chairman of the Board and CEO, Onex Corporation
“Do something you love doing. Making money should not be the goal.”
Isadore Sharp
2013
Founder and Chairman, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
“Go with your heart because if you feel good about what you do, then you will do it well.”
Edward Sonshine
2022
Founder and Chairman, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
“Be self-reliant and never think of yourself as a victim of your circumstances..”
Jim Treliving
2023
Chairman and Founder, Boston Pizza International
“We’re put on this earth for more than just earning a living and enjoying life. I think you have help people.”
V. Prem Watsa
2012
Chairman and CEO, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
“Opportunities are unlimited in the United States and Canada. All you have to do is work hard.”
Rick Waugh
2011
Former President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Scotiabank
“Whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability.”
