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Donald J. Johnston FCA
President FPSC

Don Johnston's background in education, private business and association management amply equips him for his present position working to establish financial planning as a profession in Canada distinguished by the Certified Financial Planner™ certification.

In 1995, Mr. Johnston negotiated the much sought-after agreement with the owners of the CFP trademarks to sub-license the internationally recognized marks in Canada. He brought a traditionally disparate group of key players in the Canadian financial services industry together in a cooperative effort that forged the Financial Planners Standards Council into existence in November 1995. Under Mr. Johnston's leadership, the CFP certification program in Canada has secured, in 10 years, tremendous industry and consumer recognition as the foundation of professionalism in financial planning.

Prior to taking on his responsibilities with FPSC, Mr. Johnston served as Vice President and COO of the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning. From 1985 to 1994, he was a partner and National Director of Education Standards at Ernst and Young, Toronto. He was elected a Fellow in the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants during his tenure as Professional Practice Director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Waterloo from 1980 to 1985. From 1975 to 1980, he served as Dean of Academic Studies in the School of Business at McMaster University.