Les Viner

Senior Fellow

Education

Directors Certification (ICD.D), ICD – Rotman Directors Education Program

Master of Laws, Harvard University

Juris Doctor (Deans List), University of Toronto

CPA, Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants

Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction), University of Calgary

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Summary

Les Viner’s professional background spans both accounting and law. His experience and interests have centred on people, strategy, and leadership. After serving for 22 years as Managing Partner of Torys LLP, he retired from the firm at the end of 2023. He now engages in project-based strategy and leadership consulting.

Latest Publications by Author

Postal Transformation is a Litmus Test for Ottawa

Les Viner

How the Canada Post Strike Plays Out is a Bellwether of our National Future

Les Viner

It’s Time to Stop Canada’s Postal Bleeding

Les Viner

Canada Post is a Case Study in Canadian Dysfunctionality

Les Viner

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