Eric L. Stefanson
Business
The North-West Company
Canada
Biography
Mr. Stefanson was the managing partner of the Central Canada Region for BDO Canada LLP Chartered Accountants and Advisors, from 2004 to 2009. He also held various positions with Assante Canada, including the position of Chief Financial Officer from 2001 to 2004. Mr. Stefanson was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1990 to 2000, and held various portfolios, including the position of Finance Minister and Chair of the Treasury Board from 1993 to 1999. Mr. Stefanson was a Winnipeg City Councillor from 1982 to 1989 and served as Deputy Mayor. He is currently a director of Via Rail Canada (Interim Chairman), FWS Holdings Ltd. (Chair of Audit Committee), People Corporation, and Chair of the Investment Committee of the Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program. He was a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee for the Winnipeg Foundation from 2005 to 2011, and a past member and Chair of the Board for the Health Sciences Centre Foundation from 2009 to 2012.
Research Interest
Committee Memberships Audit Committee (Chairman) Governance and Nominating Committee
