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Blake C. Goldring

Blake C. Goldring, C.M., O.Ont, M.S.M., CD, LL.D, CFA

Founder & Chair

Blake C. Goldring is Executive Chairman of AGF Management Limited, a premier independent asset management company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

Named Executive Chairman in 2019, Chairman in 2006, Chief Executive Officer in 2000, and President in 1997, Blake has led the growth of AGF’s business, which today manages over $39 billion (C$) in investors’ assets globally.

In recognition of his dedication and leadership to strengthening the important bridge between the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Canadian society, the Conference of Defence Association [CDA] Institute named him the 2014 VIMY Award recipient.

After serving in the Army as an Honorary Colonel for 12 years, the last 7 of which as the first ever Honorary Colonel for the Army, he received his Canadian Forces Decoration [CD] on November 24, 2017. Blake has now retired but continues to serve – Many Ways to Serve.

Blake C. Goldring

Blake C. Goldring

Founder & Chair
Paul Hindo

Paul Hindo

Vice Chair
William Braithwaite

William Braithwaite

Director
Scott Burns

Scott Burns

Alberta Chapter President
Tim Hogarth

Tim Hogarth

Director
François Joyet

François Joyet

Quebec Chapter President
Garfield Mitchell

Garfield Mitchell

Director
Rose Patten

Rose Patten

Director
George Salamis

George Salamis

British Columbia Chapter President
Kim Shannon

Kim Shannon

Director
Renee van Kessel

Renee van Kessel

Director
  • The late Peter Munk, Founder and Chairman of Barrick Gold Corporation
  • James Balsillie, Former Co-Chief Executive Officer of Research In Motion (RIM)
  • R B & H Inc.
  • Paul Desmarais, President and Co-CEO of Power Corporation of Canada
  • W. Garfield Weston Foundation
  • Bank of Montreal
  • Scotiabank
  • Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada
  • AGF Management Limited

Through the contributions and support from partners, donors, and sponsors, Canada Company recognizes and celebrates military members, their families, and our veterans across Canada.

Your contributions and support enable programs and services that serve to ensure Canada’s brave people in uniform and their families receive the support, care, and recognition that they deserve.

If you’re interested in supporting our initiatives, please consider donating.

Our strategic partners are core contributors to Canada Company and the many programs and initiatives we offer. Thanks to their support and expertise, Canada Company is able to serve our military members.

Accenture

CIBC

Corporation Du Fort St-Jean

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Royal Montreal Regiment (RMR) Foundation

Siemens Canada

BURNCO