CSOC is an Ontario-based investment corporation. The Corporation’s mission is to provide capital gains and dividend income to its shareholders. Consistent with this mission the Corporation will evaluate potential investments in debt, public and private equity and other securities. The deployment of funds to new investments will depend on both the attractiveness of new investment opportunities and the availability of capital as generated from the realization of value from existing portfolio investments.
Joe graduated from the Royal Military College with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours Economics and Commerce) in 1986 and served as an officer in the Canadian Navy. He subsequently earned an MBA degree from the University of British Columbia in 1995. Joe has held various positions in private lending, credit management and credit research in the past number of years including Export Development Canada, Nortel Networks, and Standard & Poor’s. Prior to joining Canso, Joe was a Director of Corporate Debt Research at BMO Capital Markets responsible for covering the Canadian telecom, cable, media, retail, real estate and credit card ABS sectors. Joe joined Canso in May 2009 as Director of Investment Research and is responsible for coordinating all Canso investment research activities.
Neda graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology in 1998 and from the University of Windsor with an LLB in 2003. Neda was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2004.
Neda has over 10 years of securities and corporate/commercial law experience gained as a member of the Investment Management Group of Borden Ladner Gervais, a national Bay Street law firm. While at BLG, Neda’s practice focused in the area of investment management, securities regulatory and compliance laws and regulations. Prior to embarking on her legal career, Neda was a Senior Intelligence Analyst with the Forensic and Corporate Intelligence team at KPMG Canada.
Neda joined Canso in 2015 as a compliance officer and legal counsel. Since 2019, she assumed the role of General Counsel of Canso, and is responsible for providing securities legal, regulatory and compliance advice in connection with Canso and its registrant affiliates. Neda also provides general legal advice on corporate and commercial law matters affecting Canso and its affiliates. In February 2020, Neda assumed the role of chief compliance officer of Canso Fund Management Ltd., the investment fund manager of the Canso pooled funds.
Shirley graduated from Concordia University with a BA in Sociology and in 1997 received her Chartered Accountancy designation. She spent approximately three years in a national public accounting firm and then moved to a local public accounting firm in 1995 and for the past 10 years was a partner in that firm. Her focus there was mainly working alongside and advising private businesses in various industries under both IFRS and ASPE. Shirley joined Canso in July 2015 as Vice-President, Finance.
Heather attended the University of Toronto, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1983. She graduated from the McMaster MBA program with a specialization in Finance in 1985 and in 2005 was awarded the CFA charter. Heather began her investment career working as a representative for Investors Group for two years before joining The Bank of Nova Scotia in 1988. She held many positions in Corporate and Commercial Banking as well as Risk Management in her 15-year career with the bank. Heather joined Canso in February 2003 in credit research and portfolio management and until mid-2019, Heather was responsible for client service and marketing and was the Chief Compliance Officer. As Chief Strategy and Operating Officer, Heather continues to be involved in portfolio management and credit analysis and is also responsible for all non-investment related activities for Canso.
Joe graduated from the Royal Military College with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours Economics and Commerce) in 1986 and served as an officer in the Canadian Navy. He subsequently earned an MBA degree from the University of British Columbia in 1995. Joe has held various positions in private lending, credit management and credit research in the past number of years including Export Development Canada, Nortel Networks, and Standard & Poor’s. Prior to joining Canso, Joe was a Director of Corporate Debt Research at BMO Capital Markets responsible for covering the Canadian telecom, cable, media, retail, real estate and credit card ABS sectors. Joe joined Canso in May 2009 as Director of Investment Research and is responsible for coordinating all Canso investment research activities.
John graduated from the Royal Military College with a Bachelor of Arts (Commerce) and served as an Air Force navigator. He then earned an MBA degree from Queen’s University (Dean’s List, Award in Finance) in 1985. John completed the Chartered Financial Analyst program and was awarded a CFA charter in 1988. He began his investment career at Mutual Life of Canada in 1985 where he was an Investment Analyst in the Private Placement and Corporate Debt area. He then moved to TAL Investment Counsel Ltd. in 1988 where he was Vice President, Fixed Income, responsible for credit analysis and specialty fixed income products. In 1992, John then moved to Foyston, Gordon & Payne, where he was the Partner responsible for fixed income and preferred shares. He founded Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. in 1997.
Neda graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology in 1998 and from the University of Windsor with an LLB in 2003. Neda was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2004.
Neda has over 10 years of securities and corporate/commercial law experience gained as a member of the Investment Management Group of Borden Ladner Gervais, a national Bay Street law firm. While at BLG, Neda’s practice focused in the area of investment management, securities regulatory and compliance laws and regulations. Prior to embarking on her legal career, Neda was a Senior Intelligence Analyst with the Forensic and Corporate Intelligence team at KPMG Canada.
Neda joined Canso in 2015 as a compliance officer and legal counsel. Since 2019, she assumed the role of General Counsel of Canso, and is responsible for providing securities legal, regulatory and compliance advice in connection with Canso and its registrant affiliates. Neda also provides general legal advice on corporate and commercial law matters affecting Canso and its affiliates. In February 2020, Neda assumed the role of chief compliance officer of Canso Fund Management Ltd., the investment fund manager of the Canso pooled funds.
Steve obtained his Aircraft Maintenance Diploma from BCVS/BCIT in 1976. He went on to earn his Pilot Accreditation from the Canadian Armed Forces in 1979 and his Airline Transport Pilot License from the Edmonton Flying Club in 1984. He worked as a Senior/Training Captain with Cathay Pacific Airways from 1990 to 2015. He is now retired.
Shirley graduated from Concordia University with a BA in Sociology and in 1997 received her Chartered Accountancy designation. She spent approximately three years in a national public accounting firm and then moved to a local public accounting firm in 1995 and for the past 10 years was a partner in that firm. Her focus there was mainly working alongside and advising private businesses in various industries under both IFRS and ASPE. Shirley joined Canso in July 2015 as Vice-President, Finance.
Tom graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1979. He worked at Merrill Lynch Canada from 1974 to 2016, most recently holding the title of Director, Institutional Fixed Income Sales until his retirement.
Tony MacDougall graduated from Royal Military College with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in 1978. He was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from 1973 to 1994. From 1994 to 2017, Tony worked in investment planning as a self-employed advisor. Between 1997 to 2006, Tony earned numerous designations, including Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Charter Life Underwriter of Canada (CLU). He served as a trustee of the City of Cumberland Library Board and was Chair of the new Library Committee. Tony was also a director on the Royal Military Colleges Foundation as Chair of the Investment Advisory Committee.