Appointed to the Senate of Canada in February 2025, the Honourable Duncan Wilson represents British Columbia.
Senator Wilson is an executive leader with more than three decades of experience developing strategy, advancing complex initiatives, and fostering collaboration in multi-interest environments. Recognized for his expertise in building trusted relationships across diverse groups, he has consistently delivered innovative solutions that balance economic growth, environmental protection, and social responsibility.
From 2011 to 2024, Senator Wilson served as a member of the executive leadership team at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, where he led portfolios encompassing environment, government and Indigenous relations, as well as external affairs for Canada’s largest port. A cornerstone of his work was building long-term partnerships with Indigenous communities, including the successful negotiation of landmark relationship agreements and project-specific collaborations that supported economic development and environmental stewardship. Under his leadership, the Port earned global recognition for its environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives.
Senator Wilson’s career is underscored by a passion for public service and inclusion. He has been a trailblazer for 2SLGBTQIA+ representation, serving as one of British Columbia’s first openly gay elected officials in the 1990s, when he served three consecutive terms as park commissioner. He is a past chair and long-serving member on the board of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and has served on other boards including of the Clear Seas Centre for Responsible Marine Shipping, which he founded. He has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Senator Wilson holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Strategy from the University of Oxford, where he was awarded the Saïd Prize. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Liberal Arts Certificate from Simon Fraser University. A lifelong learner, he has completed the Advanced Management and Leadership Program at the University of Oxford and the Directors Education Program (ICD.D) at the Institute of Corporate Directors and Rotman Management School. He has also undertaken specialized executive training, including programs in negotiation, real estate and maritime transport.
Senator Wilson has a keen interest in international trade, foreign affairs, transport and regulatory reform and wants to support Canada in seizing opportunities to achieve its full economic potential globally, in a manner that respects human rights, Indigenous reconciliation and the environment.
