Gillian Akai

Public Communications Contact at MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC.

Net worth: 64 138 $ as of 2026-06-29

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Currently, Gillian Akai is Chairman at Hydrocephalus Canada, Director at News Media Alliance, Member-Governor Board at North York General Hospital, Secretary, SVP-Communications & General Counsel at Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. starting in 2025, and Member of The Law Society of Upper Canada.
Former roles include Director-Legal Affairs & Legal Counsel at 4514866 Canada, Inc. from 2006 to 2010, Associate at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel at Postmedia Network Canada Corp.
from 2016 to 2018, and Chief Administrative Officer, Secretary & EVP at Postmedia Network, Inc. Education includes graduate and MBA degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
POSTMEDIA NETWORK CANADA CORP. CLASS C 37.78%	2025-12-28	110,965 ( 37.78% )	64 138 $	2026-06-29
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. -.--%	2026-03-12	0 ( -.--% )	- $	2026-06-29

Gillian Akai active positions

Companies	Position	Start
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC.	Public Communications Contact	-
Hydrocephalus Canada Hydrocephalus Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hydrocephalus Canada is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by hydrocephalus and spina bifida. The private company is based in Etobicoke, Canada. The organization offers services such as education, research funding, scholarships, webinars, and resource centers for youth, adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Its resources cover medical information, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and caregiver support, developed in collaboration with experts and funded in part by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Hydrocephalus Canada provides information on early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment options for hydrocephalus, including shunt surgery and endoscopic procedures, and promotes folic acid supplementation to reduce neural tube defects. The organization engages the community through fundraising events, awareness campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and membership programs, and advocates for improved access to assistive devices and inclusive healthcare policies. It supports research collaborations with hospitals and universities, awarding grants to projects that enhance rehabilitation and social inclusion. Hydrocephalus Canada offers caregiver toolkits, peer support, and educational materials to improve quality of life and provide ongoing assistance to those impacted by these lifelong neurological conditions.	Chairman	-
News Media Alliance News Media Alliance Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides newspapers and non-daily newspapers services	Director/Board Member	-
North York General Hospital North York General Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates community academic hospitals	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Law Society of Upper Canada The Law Society of Upper Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates lawyer's association	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Gillian Akai

Companies	Position	End
4514866 Canada, Inc. 4514866 Canada, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio and television stations	General Counsel	2010-06-30
Postmedia Network, Inc. Postmedia Network, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a news media company	Chief Administrative Officer	-
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
POSTMEDIA NETWORK CANADA CORP.	Chief Administrative Officer	-

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Private companies	10
Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and sells bakery products, meats, poultry and other food products	Distribution Services
4514866 Canada, Inc. 4514866 Canada, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio and television stations	Consumer Services
News Media Alliance News Media Alliance Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides newspapers and non-daily newspapers services	Consumer Services
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
The Law Society of Upper Canada The Law Society of Upper Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates lawyer's association	Commercial Services
North York General Hospital North York General Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates community academic hospitals	Health Services
Osgoode Hall Law School Osgoode Hall Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Postmedia Network, Inc. Postmedia Network, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a news media company	Commercial Services
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. Postmedia Network Canada Corp. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Engages in publishing, circulating newspapers, provides digital advertising services and operates an online news website	Consumer Services
Hydrocephalus Canada Hydrocephalus Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hydrocephalus Canada is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by hydrocephalus and spina bifida. The private company is based in Etobicoke, Canada. The organization offers services such as education, research funding, scholarships, webinars, and resource centers for youth, adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Its resources cover medical information, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and caregiver support, developed in collaboration with experts and funded in part by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Hydrocephalus Canada provides information on early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment options for hydrocephalus, including shunt surgery and endoscopic procedures, and promotes folic acid supplementation to reduce neural tube defects. The organization engages the community through fundraising events, awareness campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and membership programs, and advocates for improved access to assistive devices and inclusive healthcare policies. It supports research collaborations with hospitals and universities, awarding grants to projects that enhance rehabilitation and social inclusion. Hydrocephalus Canada offers caregiver toolkits, peer support, and educational materials to improve quality of life and provide ongoing assistance to those impacted by these lifelong neurological conditions.	Commercial Services