James W. Burns (1921 – February 11, 2019), was a director emeritus at the Power Corporation of Canada. He was an Officer of the Order of Canada. Burns's contribution to the nation as well as his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba has earned him national recognition and distinction. His latest project involved the construction of a state of the art Skateboard Park in downtown Winnipeg. He died in Winnipeg on February 11, 2019. Education Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration U. of Manitoba - Doctor of Laws Previous Positions The Great-West Life Assurance Co. - chr. Power Financial Corp. - chr. and CEO Power Corp. of Canada - pres. The Great-West Life Assurance Co. - pres. and CEO References University of Manitoba citation Order of Manitoba citation Businesspeople from Winnipeg Harvard Business School alumni Officers of the Order of Canada Members of the Order of Manitoba Date of birth missing 2019 deaths 1921 births