Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: September 24, 2021
• Invested on: December 01, 2022

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.