Darryl White named Vice-Chair of the Business Council of Canada
OTTAWA, October 28, 2026 – The Business Council of Canada (BCC) is pleased to welcome Darryl White, Chief Executive Officer of BMO Financial Group, as Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors. In this role, Mr. White will work with Chair Tracy Robinson to help guide the Council’s strategic direction.
An active member of the BCC since 2017, Mr. White brings extensive experience leading one of Canada’s largest financial institutions to the Board’s work on the economic issues that matter most to Canadian businesses, including improving Canada’s competitiveness, productivity and investment climate.
“Darryl’s leadership, judgment and commitment to Canada’s economic future make him exceptionally well suited to serve as Vice-Chair,” said Tracy Robinson, Chair of the Board of Directors of the BCC. “His experience and perspective will strengthen the Council’s work to improve Canada’s competitiveness, attract investment and create opportunities for Canadians.”
As Vice-Chair, Mr. White will work with members of the BCC Board to advance the Council’s priorities on economic growth, productivity, investment and Canada’s long-term prosperity.
“I’m honoured to serve as Vice-Chair at an important moment for the future of Canada,” said Mr. White. “Canadian businesses have an essential role in building a more competitive and resilient country. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the board and our member CEOs to strengthen the conditions for businesses to invest, grow and succeed.”
Founded in 1976, the BCC is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization representing business leaders in every region and sector of the country. The Council’s member companies employ more than two million Canadians, contribute the largest share of federal corporate taxes, and are responsible for most of Canada’s exports, corporate philanthropy, and private-sector investments in research and development. Through supply chain partnerships, service contracts and mentoring programs, Business Council members also support hundreds of thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs in communities of all sizes, in every part of Canada.
