Former Carney Adviser, CMHC Head Named Inaugural Chair of Build Canada Homes
Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer the board of directors at its affordable housing agency. Build Canada Homes’ inaugural board chair Evan Siddall was CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. from late 2013 to 2021, where he helped to develop the Liberals’ national housing strategy. Siddall was most recently vice-chair at BMO Capital Markets and his experience includes heading up Alberta’s AIMCo pension fund manager and stints at Goldman Sachs and Irving Oil. The incoming chair also served for a number of years as special adviser to Carney when he was governor of the Bank of Canada.
Evan Siddall has been appointed the inaugural board chair of Build Canada Homes, an affordable housing agency. Siddall is a former CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. and has extensive experience in investment banking and public service. His background includes roles at BMO Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs, and as a special adviser to Mark Carney.
- Evan Siddall is the inaugural board chair of Build Canada Homes.
- Siddall previously served as CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC).
- He has experience as an investment banker, including at BMO Capital Markets and Goldman Sachs.
- Siddall also headed Alberta’s AIMCo pension fund manager.
- He previously served as a special adviser to Mark Carney when Carney was governor of the Bank of Canada.
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