CBHF Honourees

Companions of the CBHF are leaders, economy builders, philanthropists, and mentors. They are role models for future generations of enterprising youth.

Since 1979, more than 200 business leaders have been inducted into the Order of the Business Hall of Fame. They have shaped Canada’s business landscape with their collective skills, vision, grit and determination.

The 2025 Class of Companions

Congratulations to these four exceptional business leaders for their vision, leadership, economic and community impact and for serving as role models to the next generation.

The 2025 Class of Companions were inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame on May 22, 2025

Photo (L to R): Companions Pierre Lassonde, Jacynthe Côté, followed by Jim Leech (Chancellor, CBHF), Heather Hiscox (Senior Host, CBC News Network), and Companions Larry Tanenbaum and Ryan Beedie.

Congratulations from the Chancellor

“We congratulate the Canadian Business Hall of Fame Inductees who are recognized for their vision and leadership, national and global economic impact, civil engagement and philanthropy.”

Jim Leech, C.M., C.D., O.Ont, Chancellor CBHF
Chancellor Emeritus, Queen’s University; and Chair, Institute for Sustainable Finance

Photo of Jim Leech.

Order of the Business Hall of Fame Companions

The Canadian Business Hall of Fame

Sort Companions by

Stephen J.R. Smith
2019

George Cope
2018

Ian Telfer
2018

Monique F. Leroux
2018

Robert J. Deluce
2018

Alain Bouchard
2017

Clayton H. Riddell
2017

Nancy Southern
2017

Thomas Jenkins
2017

Frank Hasenfratz
2016

Gordon M. Nixon
2016

Linda Hasenfratz
2016