Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2021-09-24
Invested on: 2022-12-01
Janice Fukakusa, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Janice Fukakusa’s impact on Canadian banking extends far beyond numbers. Capping her 31-year career with the Royal Bank of Canada as its chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, she remains a celebrated role model for women in finance, and an advocate for diversity and inclusion. In addition to lending her expertise to governmental and corporate bodies, she demonstrates a deep commitment to business, health care and education initiatives, notably as chancellor of Ryerson University. A champion of the Asian-Canadian community, she also actively leads and supports efforts to combat anti-Asian racism in our country.