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

Henry N. R. Jackman
2002

Peter C. Godsoe
2002

Cedric E. Ritchie
2001

Guy Saint Pierre
2001

J.E. Newall
2001

Sir Adam Beck
2001

Gerald R. Heffernan
2000

Pierre Péladeau
2000

Purdy Crawford
2000

Conrad M. Black
1999

Jean Coutu
1999

Ronald V. Joyce
1999