About us

Leadership

Board of Directors

• Suzan Hall – Chair
• Randy Bauslaugh
• Darrell Brown CNEA CEO ex officio
• Councillor Stephen Holyday
• Darryl Kaplan
• John Kiru
• Mike Layton
• Greg Pollock

Staff

• Joanne Benerowski, Executive Director

About the CNE Foundation

The Canadian National Exhibition Foundation is a public foundation and registered charity. The philanthropic arm of the Canadian National Exhibition Association, we fund programs year-round to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and the community in support of our vision: “Empowering community. Improving lives.”

Our funding pillars are: Agriculture and the Environment, Arts and Culture, Industry and Entrepreneurship, and Community Building.

Mission:

Building on the rich legacy and tradition of the Canadian National Exhibition, we inspire community building by investing in innovative initiatives.

Vision:

Empowering community. Improving lives.

Charitable Business Number: 118834639 RR 0001