Mark Wiseman
CanadafinancierMaleb. 19686.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Mark Wiseman is a prominent Canadian financier and business leader known for his significant contributions to the investment sector. He served as the CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), where he oversaw substantial growth in the fund's assets. Wiseman is recognized for his expertise in global investment strategies and has been influential in shaping investment policies in Canada. His close ties to political figures, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, have made him a notable figure in discussions around trade and economic policy in Canada.
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Mark Wiseman is the ambassador to the U.S. and part of Canada's trade team.
USMCA heads into unpredictable new phase with no extension likelyCanada· 2026-06-20
Mark Wiseman is the recently appointed Ambassador to Washington who has held back-channel talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Ottawa’s trade team agrees to resume stalled negotiations with U.S.Canada· 2026-03-07
Janice Charette will work closely with Mark Wiseman, the new ambassador to the United States.
Janice Charette named Canada’s chief trade negotiator with U.S.Canada· 2026-02-16
Mark Wiseman is Canada’s new ambassador to the U.S. with a career in business and an Ivy League education.
Four challenges Canada’s new ambassador to the U.S. will faceCanada· 2026-02-16
She will be replaced by investment banker Mark Wiseman, a friend of Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Departing envoy to U.S. says it’s unclear whether USMCA review will conclude in 2026Canada· 2026-01-31
Mr. Wiseman previously pushed Ottawa to increase immigration levels over the objections of Quebec and slammed supply management in the dairy sector.
Will 2026 be the year of Quebec sovereignty’s comeback?Canada· 2025-12-26
Mark Wiseman has been named Canada’s next ambassador to the United States.
Business Brief: The year in quotesCanada· 2025-12-23
Mark Wiseman has been named as Canada’s next ambassador to the US, a role that involves negotiations regarding the free trade agreement.
Former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman named as Canada’s next ambassador to US | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Wiseman, an experienced investment manager, takes on the task as Canada works to reset its strained relations with the US.
Carney names ex-Blackrock executive Mark Wiseman as new US ambassadorUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Mark Wiseman has been named the next ambassador to the United States by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Carney formally names financier Mark Wiseman as next U.S. ambassadorCanada· 2025-12-22
Mark Wiseman has officially been selected by Prime Minister Mark Carney to take up Canada’s most important diplomatic role as ambassador to the United States.
Politics Insider: Carney picks financier as top envoy to U.S.Canada· 2025-12-14
Canadian financier Mark Wiseman has officially been selected by Prime Minister Mark Carney to take up Canada’s most important diplomatic role as ambassador to the United States.
Carney to name Mark Wiseman as Canada’s ambassador to U.S., sources sayCanada· 2025-12-12Mark Wiseman is being considered to replace Kirsten Hillman as Canada’s ambassador to Washington.
Opposition target PM’s friend and potential envoy to Washington as anti-QuebecCanada· 2025-12-11
Kirsten Hillman is expected to be replaced by Canadian financier Mark Wiseman.
Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to U.S., to leave post in new yearCanada· 2025-12-10
Mark Wiseman is the chairman of Lazard Canada who introduced Khalid Al-Falih at an event.
Saudi Investment Minister eyes opportunities in Canada in fields such as food, miningCanada· 2025-11-05
Mark Wiseman was the then-president and CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and advocated for higher immigration.
How Canada got immigration right for so long – and then got it very, very wrongCanada· 2025-10-11
Canadian financier Mark Wiseman, a close friend of the Prime Minister, and former Quebec premier Jean Charest were possible replacements for Kirsten Hillman.
Two former Liberal cabinet ministers in line for top diplomatic posts, sources sayCanada· 2025-09-03
Mark Wiseman was dismissed from BlackRock for not disclosing an inappropriate relationship.
De Nestlé a la ‘Kiss Cam’: la lista de altos ejecutivos que han perdido el cargo por ocultar sus relaciones sentimentales con empleados | Economía
Spain· 2025-09-03
Canadian financier Mark Wiseman, a close friend of the Prime Minister, is a possible replacement for Ms. Hillman.
Canadian envoy to Washington Kirsten Hillman has term extended during tense trade talksCanada· 2025-06-22