List of Canadian university leaders

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This list of Canadian university leaders includes the chancellors and vice-chancellors of Canadian universities. In most cases, the chancellor is an outside ceremonial head, while the vice-chancellor is the on-site academic leader. The vice-chancellor usually holds the position of president.

Universities with both a Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor

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University Province/Territory Chancellor Vice-Chancellor/President
Acadia University Nova Scotia Nancy McCain[1] Jeff Hennessy[1]
Algoma University Ontario Mario Turco (until 2028)[2] Sheila Embleton (interim)[3]
Bishop's University Quebec Daniel Fournier[4] Sébastien Lebel-Grenier (until 2028)[5]
Brandon University Manitoba Mary Jane McCallum[6] Christine Bovis-Cnossen[7]
Brock University Ontario Hilary Pearson[8] Lesley Rigg[9]
Capilano University British Columbia Yuri Fulmer[10] Laureen Styles (interim)[11]
Cape Breton University Nova Scotia Annette Verschuren[12] David Wheeler[13]
Carleton University Ontario Nik Nanos[14] Wisdom Tettey[15]
Concordia University Quebec Jonathan Wener[16] Graham Carr[17]
Concordia University of Edmonton Alberta Alan Huehn[18] Tim Loreman[19]
Crandall University New Brunswick Donald Simmonds[20] Bruce Fawcett[21]
Dalhousie University Nova Scotia Rustum Southwell[22] Kim Brooks (until 2028)[23]
Emily Carr University of Art and Design British Columbia Carleen Thomas[24] Trish Kelly[25]
Huntington University Ontario Bela Ravi[26] Kevin McCormick[27]
Kwantlen Polytechnic University British Columbia Kim Baird[28] Bruce Choy[29]
Lakehead University Ontario Rita Shelton Deverell[30] Gillian Siddall[31]
Laurentian University Ontario Vacant (as of December 2025)[32] Lynn Wells[33]
McGill University Quebec Pierre Boivin[34] Deep Saini[35]
McMaster University Ontario Santee Smith[36] David Farrar[37]
Memorial University of Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador Earl Ludlow[38] Janet Morrison[39]
Mount Allison University New Brunswick Lynn Loewen[40] Ian Sutherland[40]
Mount Royal University Alberta Arlene Strom[41] Timothy Rahilly[41]
Mount Saint Vincent University Nova Scotia Joël Dickinson (acting since May 2025)[42] Joël Dickinson[43]
Nipissing University Ontario Scott Russell[44] Kevin Wamsley[45]
OCAD University Ontario Jamie Watt[46] Ana Serrano[47]
Queen's University at Kingston Ontario Shelagh Rogers[48] Patrick Deane (principal)[49]
Royal Military College of Canada Ontario David McGuinty (ex-officio as Minister of National Defence)[50] Jill Scott (principal)[51]
Royal Roads University British Columbia Nelson Chan[52] Philip Steenkamp[53]
St. Francis Xavier University Nova Scotia Mila Mulroney[54] Andrew Haken[55]
Saint Mary's University Nova Scotia Michael Durland[56] Michael Khan[57]
Simon Fraser University British Columbia Tamara Vrooman[58] Joy Johnson[59]
St. Thomas University New Brunswick Graydon Nicholas[60] M. Nauman Farooqi[60]
Thompson Rivers University British Columbia DeDe DeRose[61] Arini[62]
Toronto Metropolitan University Ontario Donette Chin-Loy Chang[63] Mohamed Lachemi[64]
Trent University Ontario Stephen Stohn[65] Cathy Bruce[66]
University of Alberta Alberta Nizar Somji (until 2028)[67] Bill Flanagan[68]
University of British Columbia British Columbia Judy Rogers[69] Benoit-Antoine Bacon[70]
University of Calgary Alberta Jon Cornish[71] Ed McCauley[72]
University of the Fraser Valley British Columbia Jo-Ann Archibald[73] James Mandigo[74]
University of Guelph Ontario Mary Anne Chambers[75] Rene Van Acker[76]
University of King's College Nova Scotia Debra Deane Little[77] William Lahey[78]
University of Lethbridge Alberta Terry Whitehead[79] Digvir Jayas[80]
University of Manitoba Manitoba David Angus[81] Michael Benarroch[82]
Université de Moncton New Brunswick Madeleine Dubé[83] Denis Prud’homme[84]
Université de Montréal Quebec Frantz Saintellemy[85] Daniel Jutras[86]
University of New Brunswick New Brunswick Wade MacLauchlan[87] Paul Mazerolle[88]
University of Northern British Columbia British Columbia Darlene McIntosh[89] Bill Owen (interim)[90]
Université de l'Ontario français Ontario Paul Rouleau[91] Norman Labrie[92]
University of Ontario Institute of Technology Ontario Mitch Frazer[93] Steven A. Murphy[94]
University of Ottawa Ontario Claudette Commanda[95] Marie-Eve Sylvestre[96]
University of Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island Diane Griffin (until June 30, 2027)[97] Wendy Rogers[98]
University of Regina Saskatchewan Cadmus Delorme[99] Jeff Keshen[100]
Université Sainte-Anne Nova Scotia Noël Després[101] Kenneth Deveau[102]
University of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Scott Banda[103] Peter Stoicheff[104]
University of Toronto Ontario Wesley J. Hall[105] Melanie Woodin[106]
University of Victoria British Columbia Marion Buller[107] Robina Thomas (acting)[108]
University of Waterloo Ontario Jagdeep Singh Bachher (until June 2027)[109] Vivek Goel[110]
University of Western Ontario Ontario Kelly Meighen[111] Alan Shepard[112]
University of Windsor Ontario Dwight Duncan[113] John-Justin McMurty[114]
University of Winnipeg Manitoba Barb Gamey[115] Vacant[116]
Vancouver Island University British Columbia Judith Sayers[117] Dennis Johnson (interim)[118]
Wilfrid Laurier University Ontario Eileen Mercier[119] Deborah MacLatchy[120]
York University Ontario Kathleen Taylor[121] Rhonda Lenton[122]
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Universities with only a Vice-Chancellor

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University Province/Territory Vice-Chancellor/President
Alberta University of the Arts Alberta Janis Goldie[123]
Atlantic School of Theology Nova Scotia Heather McCance[124]
Athabasca University Alberta Alex Clark[125]
Canadian Mennonite University Manitoba Cheryl Pauls[126]
MacEwan University Alberta Annette Trimbee[127]
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University Nova Scotia David B. Smith (interim)[128]
St. Stephen's University New Brunswick Bradley Jersak (principal)[129]

Andrew Phillip Klager (vice-chancellor)[129]

Trinity Western University British Columbia Toddy Martin[130]
Université Laval Quebec Sophie D'Amours[131] (rector)
Université de Saint-Boniface Manitoba Sophia Bouffard[132]
University Canada West British Columbia Bashir Makhoul[133]
University of Fredericton New Brunswick Don Roy
University of Niagara Falls Canada Ontario David Gray[134]
Yorkville University New Brunswick Julia Christensen Hughes[135]
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Longevity

Since the development of the university sector in Canada a small number of Vice Chancellors or Presidents or Principals have served for 20 years or more. They include:

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University Province Name Years served
McGill University Quebec Sir John William Dawson 38 years (1855–1893)
University of New Brunswick New Brunswick Cecil Jones 34 years (1906–1940)
Bishop's University Quebec Jasper Hume Nicolls 33 years (1845–1878)
University of Toronto Ontario John McCaul 32 years (1848–1880)
University of New Brunswick New Brunswick Edwin Jacob 31 years (1829–1860)
Dalhousie University Nova Scotia John Forrest 26 years (1885–1911)
Bishop's University Quebec Arthur McGreer 26 years (1922–1948)
Acadia University Nova Scotia Artemas Wyman Sawyer 25 years (1869–1896)
Queen's University Ontario George Munro Grant 25 years (1877–1902)
University of Toronto Ontario Robert Falconer 25 years (1907–1932)
University of British Columbia British Columbia Leonard Klinck 25 years (1919–1944)
Acadia University Nova Scotia Frederic Patterson 25 years (1923–1948)
University of New Brunswick New Brunswick William Brydone Jack 24 years (1861–1885)
McGill University Quebec William Peterson 24 years (1885–1919)
McGill University Quebec Frank Cyril James 23 years (1939–1962)
Dalhousie University Nova Scotia James Ross 22 years (1863–1885)
University of Toronto Ontario John Strachan 21 years (1827–1848)
University of New Brunswick New Brunswick Thomas Harrison 21 years (1885–1906)
University of Manitoba Manitoba James MacLean 21 years (1913–1934)
University of Alberta Alberta Henry Marshall Tory 20 years (1908–1928)
Dalhousie University Nova Scotia Arthur Stanley McKenzie 20 years (1911–1931)
Western University Ontario William Sherwood Fox 20 years (1927–1947)
Western University Ontario George Hall 20 years (1947–1967)
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