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Brian Porter
Director/Board Member at
FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Dr. Brian J. Porter is a Chairman at University Health Network, a President & Chief Executive Officer at ScotiaMcLeod, Inc., at Scotia Capital, Inc., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Non-Independent Director at The Bank of Nova Scotia and a Vice Chairman & Treasurer at The Institute of International Finance, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Bank of Nova Scotia (London), The Bank of Nova Scotia, Business Council of Canada, Council of the Americas, Inc., The Atlantic Salmon Federation, The Mental Health Foundation and The Institute of International Finance, Inc. Dr. Porter was previously employed as a Non-Executive Chairman by Scotia Group Jamaica Ltd., a Chairman by The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd., by Scotiabank Trinidad & Tobago Ltd., by Investment Dealers Association of Canada, and a Deputy Chairman by Scotia Capital, Inc. He also served on the board at Partners For Mental Health. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University, and has been awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degrees from Dalhousie University (2008) and Ryerson University (2018).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | 1,400 ( 0.01% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-05-19 | 10,424 ( 0% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-03-30 | 15,000 ( 0% ) | 751 350 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Latest news about Brian Porter
Brian Porter active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2023-03-31 |
| STATE STREET CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2025-09-14 |
Huron University College
 Huron University College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Chairman | - |
Blacknorth Initiative
 Blacknorth Initiative Blacknorth Initiative is a Canadian organization dedicated to ending anti-Black systemic racism in corporate environments and empowering Black Canadians through leadership, entrepreneurship, and equity-focused programs. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization has secured commitments from companies across public and private sectors to implement pledges aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion, increasing Black representation in executive and board roles, and creating accountability with measurable goals. Blacknorth Initiative offers programs such as Vanguard Scholars, a free six-year academic and leadership development program for high-achieving Black students; the Homeownership Bridge Program to help Black families build equity; and Blacknorth Academy, which prepares professionals for senior corporate roles. It also supports Black entrepreneurs through Blacknorth Connect, providing access to business resources, mentorship, professional services, and funding opportunities. | Director/Board Member | - |
ScotiaMcLeod, Inc.
 ScotiaMcLeod, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-10-31 |
Business Council of Canada
 Business Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business council | Director/Board Member | - |
Council of the Americas, Inc.
 Council of the Americas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Director/Board Member | - |
The Mental Health Foundation
 The Mental Health Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | - |
The Atlantic Salmon Federation
 The Atlantic Salmon Federation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in conservation, protection and restoration of wild atlantic salmon and ecosystems | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Brian Porter
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Training of Brian Porter
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
84
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.
 Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance and reinsurance services | Finance |
State Street Corp.
 State Street Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as bank holding company which provides custody, accounting, fund administration and investment management services | Finance |
Emera, Inc.
 Emera, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides energy generation and transmission services | Utilities |
The Bank of Nova Scotia
 The Bank of Nova Scotia Major BanksFinance Provides personal, commercial, corporate & investment banking, wealth management and capital markets services | Finance |
University Health Network
 University Health Network Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a research and teaching hospital network that provide health care and medical services | Health Services |
Scotia Capital, Inc.
 Scotia Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory, securities trading, financial planning and related services | Finance |
Scotia Group Jamaica Ltd.
 Scotia Group Jamaica Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company with interest in providing banking services | Finance |
Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker)
 Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
ScotiaMcLeod, Inc.
ScotiaMcLeod, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Scotiabank Trinidad & Tobago Ltd.
 Scotiabank Trinidad & Tobago Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking and financial services | Finance |
Dalhousie University
 Dalhousie University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Institute of International Finance, Inc.
 The Institute of International Finance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a financial institute | Commercial Services |
Investment Dealers Association of Canada
 Investment Dealers Association of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Regulates investment dealers, securities trading, and regulations enforcement services | Commercial Services |
The Bank of Nova Scotia (United Kingdom)
 The Bank of Nova Scotia (United Kingdom) Major BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Council of the Americas, Inc.
Council of the Americas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
The Atlantic Salmon Federation
The Atlantic Salmon Federation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in conservation, protection and restoration of wild atlantic salmon and ecosystems | Commercial Services |
The Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd.
 The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides retail and commercial banking services | Finance |
Huron University College
Huron University College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Scotiabank Brasil SA
 Scotiabank Brasil SA Major BanksFinance Provides banking and financial services | Finance |
Partners For Mental Health
 Partners For Mental Health Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Engages in supporting people living with mental illness | Health Services |
Business Council of Canada
Business Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business council | Commercial Services |
Blacknorth Initiative
Blacknorth Initiative Blacknorth Initiative is a Canadian organization dedicated to ending anti-Black systemic racism in corporate environments and empowering Black Canadians through leadership, entrepreneurship, and equity-focused programs. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization has secured commitments from companies across public and private sectors to implement pledges aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion, increasing Black representation in executive and board roles, and creating accountability with measurable goals. Blacknorth Initiative offers programs such as Vanguard Scholars, a free six-year academic and leadership development program for high-achieving Black students; the Homeownership Bridge Program to help Black families build equity; and Blacknorth Academy, which prepares professionals for senior corporate roles. It also supports Black entrepreneurs through Blacknorth Connect, providing access to business resources, mentorship, professional services, and funding opportunities. |
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