David Johnston

Director/Board Member at D2L INC.

Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30

85 year

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David Lloyd Johnston was the founder of The MasterCard Foundation, founded in 2006, serving as Founding Trustee.
Mr. Johnston is also the founder of Rideau Hall Foundation.
Current positions include Independent Director at Dexterra Group, Inc. since 2020; Director at D2L Corp.; Director at RBJ Schlegel Holdings, Inc. since 2017; Director at Dexterra Canada Ltd. since 2018; Director at Blacknorth Initiative; Independent Director at D2L, Inc.; and Member of the Order of Canada.
Former positions include Chairman-Overseers Board at Harvard University; Director at Masco Corp.
from 2003 to 2010; Director at Open Text Corp.; Director at CGI, Inc. from 1994 to 2010; Director at ARISE Technologies Corp.
from 2006 to 2010; Director at Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology; Director at National Round Table on the Environment & the Economy in 1997; Director at Alcatel, Inc.; Director at Ontario Centre of Innovation; Director at Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. from 2020 to 2026; Principal & Vice Chancellor at McGill University from 1979 to 1994; President & Vice Chancellor at The University of Waterloo; Dean at the University of Western Ontario; President at Universities Canada; and President at Bureau De Coopération Interuniversitaire.
Education includes graduate studies at the University of Cambridge and Queen's University, and an undergraduate degree from Harvard University conferred in 1963.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 0.01%	2026-03-24	1,328 ( 0.01% )	2 M $	2026-05-30
DEXTERRA GROUP, INC. 0.18%	2026-03-15	113,320 ( 0.18% )	855 566 $	2026-05-30
D2L, INC. 0.04%	2026-04-29	11,765 ( 0.04% )	80 414 $	2026-05-30

David Johnston active positions

Companies	Position	Start
DEXTERRA GROUP INC.	Director/Board Member	2020-05-28
D2L INC.	Director/Board Member	-
D2L Corp. D2L Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a online learning platform	Director/Board Member	-
Rideau Hall Foundation Rideau Hall Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization that supports programs focused on learning, leadership and community-building solutions	Founder	-
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	-
RBJ Schlegel Holdings, Inc. RBJ Schlegel Holdings, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services	Director/Board Member	2017-09-30
Order of Canada Order of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Honorary society	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Dexterra Canada Ltd. Dexterra Canada Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides facilities maintenance	Director/Board Member	2018-02-28

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Former positions of David Johnston

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Private companies	26
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance and reinsurance services	Finance
Masco Corp. Masco Corp. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures, sells and installs building and home improvement products	Producer Manufacturing
Open Text Corp. Open Text Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise information management software	Technology Services
CGI, Inc. CGI, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology consulting services	Technology Services
ARISE Technologies Corp. ARISE Technologies Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering services in the development of solar energy products	Industrial Services
Dexterra Group, Inc. Dexterra Group, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Provides workforce accommodations, forestry services and access solutions to the energy, mining, forestry and construction sectors	Consumer Durables
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Cambridge University of Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
McGill University McGill University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Queen's University Queen's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of Waterloo The University of Waterloo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Western Ontario University of Western Ontario Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
D2L Corp. D2L Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a online learning platform	Technology Services
The MasterCard Foundation The MasterCard Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Miscellaneous
Order of Canada Order of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Honorary society	Commercial Services
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager	Finance
National Round Table on the Environment & the Economy
Alcatel, Inc.
Ontario Centre of Innovation Ontario Centre of Innovation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Invests in research, commercialization & talent	Finance
Universities Canada Universities Canada Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as university that provides educational services	Consumer Services
RBJ Schlegel Holdings, Inc. RBJ Schlegel Holdings, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services	Finance
Rideau Hall Foundation Rideau Hall Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization that supports programs focused on learning, leadership and community-building solutions	Miscellaneous
Dexterra Canada Ltd. Dexterra Canada Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides facilities maintenance	Commercial Services
Bureau De Coopération Interuniversitaire Bureau De Coopération Interuniversitaire The Bureau de Coopération Interuniversitaire (BCI) is an organization that unites all Quebec universities to support their mission, development, and autonomy. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. It facilitates interuniversity collaboration through a structured governance system and coordinates committees and working groups in areas such as academic affairs, research, medical education, administration, legal matters, and digital transformation. BCI manages program evaluations through two independent commissions, supports student mobility, recognition of acquired competencies, nursing scholarships, and cooperative education internships, and provides resources and services to students, faculty, and university administrators.
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.
D2L, Inc. D2L, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and operates cloud-based software platform to deliver courses through online	Technology Services