Canada’s Will to Win - Seizing a Generational Opportunity
Join Canadian Club of Toronto on April 10 for an urgent and pivotal conversation on Canada’s energy future. TC Energy CEO, François Poirier, a leading voice in North America’s energy sector, will deliver a keynote address on the critical decisions shaping our country’s economy, sovereignty and global energy leadership.
Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its history. We have some of the world’s most prolific natural resources as a foundational pillar of our economy. Yet, a critical challenge jeopardizes our ability to fully harness this potential—our limitations in advancing essential infrastructure projects. These projects are not just about fueling businesses and industries; they are directly tied to powering communities and improving the lives of Canadians.
How can we empower growth and mobilize Canada’s resource wealth in a way that balances economic prosperity and energy independence? Poirier will address these pressing questions, and articulate the urgency of building critical infrastructure and securing our place in the evolving energy landscape. This is our moment to take pride in our history, resources and ability to lead. Together, we can shape a future where Canada remains strong, competitive, and sovereign on the world stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear François Poirier’s vision for a stronger, more sovereign Canada. Following his remarks, Francois will sit down for questions with Victor Dodig, President & CEO of CIBC.
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Mr. Poirier has been President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since January 2021.
His previous role was Chief Operating Officer and President, Power & Storage. He was responsible for successfully executing the acquisition of the Columbia Pipeline Group in 2016. Mr. Poirier held other roles which included leading our Mexico business unit, as well as leading the company’s risk management, strategy and corporate development efforts. Mr. Poirier joined the company in 2014 as President, Energy East Pipeline.
Before joining TC Energy, Mr. Poirier spent 25 years in investment banking, consulting and as a Corporate Director. He was President and Head, Investment Banking and Capital Markets, for Wells Fargo Securities Canada, Ltd. Prior to that, he was Group Head, Power and Pipelines Investment Banking, at J.P. Morgan Securities in New York.
Mr. Poirier currently serves as an Independent Director of CIBC, since September 2024, along with the Business Council of Canada and the American Petroleum Institute, since 2021. From 2007 to 2011, he served as an Independent Director of Capital Power Income LP. His community involvement has included serving as Chair of the North York Harvest Food Bank.
Mr. Poirier holds a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Operations Research from the University of Ottawa.
Victor Dodig leads a team of over 47,000 team members globally who live CIBC’s purpose every day – to help make our clients’ ambitions a reality.
Under Victor’s tenure, CIBC has transformed into a relationship-oriented bank for a modern world, with a North American platform for growth and a commitment to enable a more sustainable future for all stakeholders. He has helped to shape CIBC’s client-focused, highly connected culture – a differentiator for the bank in a competitive market.
Before becoming CEO, Victor held a number of senior leadership roles within CIBC, including leading the bank’s Wealth Management business and its Retail Banking network across Canada. Through these roles, Victor furthered his commitment to putting clients first – a principle that dates back to his first role at CIBC as a part-time CSR, where he met with clients every day.
Over the course of his career, Victor has also led several businesses with UBS and Merrill Lynch in Canada and internationally, and was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company.
Victor is a strong advocate for Canada on the world stage, and a proponent of economic growth to enable a more prosperous and inclusive future. He is Past Chair of the Business Council of Canada and was President of the 2022 International Monetary Conference. He is a Trustee of the Brookings Institution and also serves on the board of Telus Corporation Inc.
Victor is committed to inclusion, both to strengthen our social fabric and as an economic imperative. He serves as Chair of CIBC’s Inclusion Leadership Council, and is Past Co-Chair of the Black North Initiative. He is a recipient of the 2017 Catalyst Canada Honours (Company Leader) Champion award, is Past Chair of the Catalyst Canada Advisory Board and Past Chair of the 30% Club Canada.
He is a graduate of the Harvard Business School, where he earned an MBA and was recognized as a Baker Scholar. Victor holds a diploma from the Institut d’études politiques in Paris and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto (St. Michael’s College) in Commerce. He has received an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of St. Michael’s College and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Victor resides in Toronto with his wife, Maureen. They are the proud parents of four children.
