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:

 

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)