TORONTO, Oct. 8, 2026 /CNW/ — Scotiabank is mourning the passing of Stephen A. Jarislowsky, Founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited. Over the course of his impressive career, Mr. Jarislowsky built Jarislowsky Fraser into an iconic Canadian investment management company and brand that has proudly served its clients for 70 years–including since 2018 as a subsidiary of Scotiabank.
“Mr. Jarislowsky was a renowned investor, an entrepreneur, a corporate governance pioneer and advocate, and a philanthropist who left a lasting impression in the world of finance, in Quebec, and across Canada,” said Scott Thomson, President and CEO, Scotiabank. “We feel privileged to have benefited from his forward-thinking vision and partnership as we integrated Jarislowsky Fraser into our operations, and introduced Scotia Jarislowsky Fraser. Our thoughts and hearts are with the Jarislowsky family and our many colleagues and clients who knew him personally and professionally.”
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