Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2020-11-27
Invested on: 2022-12-14
Mary S. Aitken, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Leading entrepreneur Mary Aitken is recognized for her business acumen in Toronto’s financial and investment sectors. She is the founder and CEO of The Verity Group of Companies, which includes the Verity women’s club and networking community. Verity supports the advancement of women through professional, social and personal opportunities, and has inspired at-risk youth in neighbouring Regent Park to discover their potential to succeed. Throughout her career, she has used her senior industry expertise to reduce gender disparities in the Ontario business sector.