Arthur R.A. Scace, C.M., Q.C.
Director
Arthur Scace is a retired lawyer. He was formerly partner
and chair of McCarthy Tetrault LLP (McCarthy), Barristers
and Solicitors in Toronto. He joined the firm in 1967 practicing
in the area of tax law. He was formerly chair of the Bank
of Nova Scotia.
Mr. Scace received his Bachelor of Arts degrees from the
University of Toronto and Oxford University, his Masters
of Arts degree from Harvard University and his Bachelor
of Laws degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School. He was called
to the Bar in 1967. He has received Honourary Doctorates from
the Law Society of Upper Canada, York University, the University
of Toronto and Trinity College. In addition to his public company
directorships, Mr. Scace is a director of Lallemand Inc.
Mr. Scace has proven leadership through his stewardship at
McCarthy. He has provided tax advice in many domestic and
international commercial transactions, co-authored The Income
Tax Law of Canada, headed up tax law courses and lectured
at various schools and universities. Mr. Scace’s membership
on Nexen’s Audit and Compensation Committees and his
experience as chairs of large companies have provided him with
a strong understanding of compensation matters and developed
financial expertise.
Mr. Scace sits on the following committees:
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Other public company directorships |
Type of company |
Stock exchange |
Committee appointments |
| Fiera-Sceptre Inc. |
Investment Management |
TSX |
- |
| WestJet Airlines Ltd. |
Industrials |
TSX |
- audit
- corporate governance and nominating
|
| Previous public company directorships over the last five years |
Garbell Holdings Limited
Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation
Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited
Bank of Nova Scotia (chair) |