Regulating in a Time of Rapid Change and Volatility

Roundtable Luncheon with Dexter John and Doug Turnbull.

C.D. Howe Institute events and webinars are open to members and their guests.

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Dexter John, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)

Dexter John became the second CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) on March 1, 2025. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory oversight.

Before joining FSRA, Mr. John served as the President and CEO of Morrow Sodali (Canada) Ltd., where he advised boards and executives on corporate governance, environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, shareholder engagement, executive compensation, and strategic investor voting analytics.

His previous leadership roles include Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President of D.F. King Canada (formerly CST Phoenix Advisors) and as Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc., where he provided strategic guidance to public company issuers and boards on governance matters and corporate strategy.

Mr. John has also held several roles at prominent organizations including the Investment Dealers Association, the Ontario Securities Commission, and the Toronto Stock Exchange. He began his career by practicing corporate law at Stikeman Elliott, where he developed a strong understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks.

An expert in corporate governance, Mr. John has served on the boards of Organigram Holdings Inc, Prosper Gold Corp, Augustine Ventures Inc., and Partners Real Estate Investment Trust. He was also appointed to The Committee on the Future of Corporate Governance in Canada to contribute to the development and modernization of national governance policy.

Mr. John currently sits on the Organigram Holdings, CanPR Board and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Board.

Mr. John also has experience in regulatory governance, having served on FSRA's Board of Directors from 2021-2025. During his tenure, he was an active member of the Human Resources & Governance Committee and the Statutory Funds Advisory Committee.

Doug Turnbull, Chair, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)

With 46 years of experience in investment banking, debt capital markets, advisory and credit rating businesses, Mr. Turnbull is a successful, proven leader in the Canadian financial services industry. He has acted for a broad cross-section of private and public sector clients in Canada, the United States and internationally. 

He is well-known and respected in financial industry circles for his strong business leadership, integrity and governance skills, as well as for building enduring relationships with colleagues, management teams and boards of directors.

Doug is a recognized leader in financial services, capital markets, governance, regulatory, business development and negotiation. He has advised and spoken publicly in Canada and abroad on various topics related to capital markets, debt management, credit ratings, government finance, infrastructure and privatizations. Further, he is highly in demand as a speaker, moderator and “fireside chat” host for national and international events and audiences.