Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 7, 2015
• Invested on: May 13, 2016

William Black has greatly influenced the business and community sectors of Atlantic Canada. As president and CEO of Maritime Life, he was highly regarded for being a values-based employer who placed a premium on respect in the workplace and on the importance of customer service. Committed to developing leaders, he coaches emerging and established executives, and has been sought after to serve on regional and national boards. His outspoken and thoughtful comments on Nova Scotia’s public policy issues speak to his enthusiasm and optimism for his region.