“Janet has made huge contributions to public policy throughout her career,” commented Robson. “She is highly respected for her insights and her accomplishments. We’re delighted at this fresh opportunity to work with her.”
William Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the appointment of Janet Ecker as a Senior Fellow.
“Janet has made huge contributions to public policy throughout her career,” commented Robson. “She is highly respected for her insights and her accomplishments. We’re delighted at this fresh opportunity to work with her.”
Janet L. Ecker is the former President and CEO of the Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA). She also established the Global Risk Institute in Financial Services to leverage the financial sector’s global reputation for stability, as well as the Centre of Excellence in Financial Services Education to capitalize on the region’s talent advantages.
Ms. Ecker was formerly the Minister of Finance for Ontario, Canada’s largest province, and was the first woman to deliver a budget in the province. During her political career, she delivered significant public policy reforms as Minister of Education, Minister of Community and Social Services and Government House Leader. Before entering public life, Ms. Ecker was the Director of Policy for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
She currently sits on a wide range of public and private boards, agencies and government advisory committees and is a member of the C.D. Howe Institute’s National Council.
In 2016 she received the Order of Canada for public service, in recognition of her contributions to the financial sector and in her political life.