David Dodge, Arts’65, LLD’02, has had a significant impact on not only Queen’s but also Canada. He was Assistant Professor of Economics at Queen’s and held professorships at other prestigious schools in North America. In 1992 he was appointed Deputy Minister of Finance and has been credited as one of the principal architects of Canada's current fiscal and monetary policies.
He was appointed Deputy Minister of Health in 1998 and in 2001 took on the role of Governor of the Bank of Canada. Known as outspoken and forthright, he guided the Bank through turbulent times. He held this position for seven years until he retired in 2008. During this time he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada and in 2009 he was elected to the Royal Society of Canada. Mr. Dodge is also a recipient of the 2011 Vanier Medal, one of the highest forms of recognition for Canadian public administrators.
In 2002, he received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Queen’s and was appointed to the Queen’s University Board of Trustees in 2007. On May 2, 2008 Mr. Dodge became the 13th Chancellor of Queen’s and three years later was unanimously re-elected for a second term. As Honorary Campaign Co-Chair, he was guest speaker at the Initiative Campaign launch to much acclaim.
Though he has now retired from his position as chancellor, Dr. Dodge was appointed as chancellor emeritus by University Council. The honorary position recognizes the exceptional job Dr. Dodge performed during his terms as chancellor.
Read more:
- David and Christiane Dodge have been recognized with the 2014 John Orr Award
- Chancellor Dodge's portrait unveiled
