Auto manufacturing directly supports over 125,000 good-paying Canadian jobs, many of which are unionized. Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain potential is ranked first in the world—and the federal government is seizing the growth opportunities of EVs to ensure Canadian auto workers can succeed well into the future.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the reappointment of David Dominy, Raymond E. Ivany, and Mariette Mulaire to the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada. The appointees’ tenures are extended to February 28, 2027.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the appointment of Tanya van Biesen to the Board of Directors of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) for a 4-year term.
Ms. Tanya van Biesen was appointed to the role of President and CEO of Women in Capital Markets in January 2024, where she uses her experience to contribute to achieving the organization’s mission of accelerating equity in finance for women and gender-diverse individuals.
Mr. David Dominy was appointed to the Bank of Canada’s Board of Directors in January 2023.
Mr. Dominy has more than 25 years of CEO experience, most recently with Canada’s largest domestically-owned money services business, FIRMA Foreign Exchange Corporation (2014 to 2022). Since 2003, he has also provided investment and advisory services as president of 3D Capital Inc.
I am glad to be here with the students, teachers and parents of this incredible school, Lord Roberts Elementary School, and the people of LunchLAB, who do something so amazing for the kids and the families and the communities here.
Harbourfront Centre is Toronto’s waterfront home to arts, cultural, and recreational programming. Budget 2024 takes action to empower artists and art organizations to make our communities more inclusive, vibrant, and resilient—so that every generation has a fair shot at a good middle class life.