RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI-UN-T) announced that Dennis Blasutti will resume his duties as chief financial officer.

Franca Smith served as interim chief financial officer for the firm from March 23 through September. She will continue in her role as senior vice-president, finance.

Before joining RioCan, Blasutti was managing director at Brookfield Asset Management for more than seven years. He also served as chief financial officer with Enwave Energy Corporation.

Blasutti also spent more than five years at Kinross Gold, and worked at Inmet Mining and KPMG Canada.

Blasutti earned a bachelor of arts (honours) in economics and accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a CPA.

Clarke announces appointments to board of directors

Clarke Inc. (CKI-T) has appointed Jo-Ann Lempert and Mandy Abramsohn as directors.

Lempert is currently partner, assurance and accounting with MNP, where she is the leader of the real estate and construction practice and the public companies practice for Quebec. She has been with the firm since 2011.

She was previously a member of the board of trustees of Minto Apartment REIT, Summit Industrial Income REIT, Inovalis REIT and Enterprise REIT.

Abramsohn brings three decades of expertise in real estate, capital markets, investments and finance and is a seasoned corporate director.

Her experience includes serving as a member of the board of trustees for Boardwalk REIT, Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT, Starlight Global Real Assets Trust, West Side Square Development Fund, Starlight Western Canada Multi-Family (No. 2) Fund and Seasons Retirement Communities.

Abramsohn previously held senior roles in the industry, including vice-president, capital markets (real estate advisory services) at EY Canada, acting as real estate senior vice-president at DBRS Morningstar, and she had stints at Raymond James Canada and with Great West Life.

Clarke is a real estate company with holdings across commercial, residential and hospitality sectors.

Teper becomes senior managing director at AIMCo

Dan Teper will now lead AIMCo’s real estate team, as senior managing director, global head of real estate, overseeing strategy and investment activity for the global diversified real estate portfolio.

He joined AIMCo in 2026 bringing more than 20 years of experience across sovereign wealth, public markets and private capital platforms.

Before joining AIMCo, he led the global real estate activities at Abu Dhabi Investment Council, where he oversaw a portfolio across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Teper also held senior leadership roles on the real estate team at Brookfield Asset Management.

He holds an H.B.A. from the Richard Ivey School of Business and is a chartered accountant.

Campbell appointed BILD Alberta chair

Collin Campbell, president of Mattamy Homes’ Alberta division, has been appointed chair of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Alberta board of directors.

Campbell will serve as chair while continuing to lead Mattamy’s Alberta operations.

“Collin’s deep industry experience, his steady leadership style and his genuine commitment to community building make him exactly the right person to lead our board at this important time for the industry,” BILD Alberta CEO Scott Fash said.

Campbell will work alongside BILD Alberta’s Board, staff, volunteers and members to help advance the association’s priorities and support the conditions needed to deliver more homes and communities for Albertans.

He previously served as chair of BILD Calgary Region and has been an active member of BILD Alberta for several years.

Campbell succeeds Adil Kodian, past chair of the BILD Alberta Board and executive vice-president of Rohit Group of Companies.

Hillman appointed Scotia Growth Institute advisor 

Scotiabank announced the launch of the Scotia Growth Institute and former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman has been appointed its lead strategic advisor.

“Canada does not lack ambition or opportunity. What is needed is sharper analysis, practical solutions and a clear understanding of where we can compete and lead,” Hillman said in the announcement.

Hillman served as Canadian ambassador to the U.S. from March 2020 to this February. She served as acting ambassador from Aug. 2019, and before that, as deputy ambassador from Aug. 2017.

Hillman also was the assistant deputy minister, trade policy and negotiations for three-and-a-half years, and was Canada’s chief negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Alongside the launch of the Institute, Scotiabank will commit more than $100 billion in financing, underwriting and investment to be available to support Canadian companies and projects in key sectors, with a focus on sectors and projects identified through the federal government’s Major Projects Office.

With assets of approximately $1.5 trillion, Scotiabank (BNS-T) is one of the largest banks in North America by assets.

Male Allyship Award for PCL’s Widdifield 

PCL Construction’s Mike Widdifield, Toronto operations manager, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Male Allyship Award from the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC).

The award recognizes Widdifield’s contributions to advancing women in construction through sponsorship, advocacy and inclusive leadership.

“He consistently advocates for women when they are not in the room and ensures talented individuals receive the visibility and support needed to advance their careers,” Myke Badry, vice-president and district manager of PCL’s Toronto office, said.

Widdifield has intentionally championed women for high-profile project assignments, leadership development opportunities and industry committees that increase exposure, build influential networks and position them for career advancement.

His leadership has driven measurable results, including the district’s sponsorship program engaging 44 per cent of female operations employees, approximately double its participation target, and women representing 46 per cent of new operations hires in Toronto this year.

The Male Allyship Award honours a male leader who actively champions equity, elevates women’s voices and creates meaningful opportunities for women to succeed within their organizations and across the construction industry.