Former Leader of Canada’s Official Opposition, Former Service as: Minister of International Trade, Minister of Public Safety (Homeland Security), President of the Treasury Board, Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, Province of Alberta Minister of Finance. Present: President/CEO of Stockwell Day Connex Ltd, Board Director of several public and private companies and non profit agencies, national television and media commentator. Enjoys marathons, ocean kayaking, and 14 grandchildren with his wife, Valorie.

American Academy President Laurie Patton to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Civil Society
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce Dr. Laurie L. Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, as the second of three recipients of the 2026

