Chancellor

Mr. Dave Angus, O.M. is the University of Manitoba’s 15th Chancellor. 

Dave Angus is the President of Johnston Group Inc., one of Canada's leading group benefits providers, joining Johnston Group in 2016 after building Winnipeg’s business community for 17 years as President & CEO of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce.  At the Chamber, Mr. Angus was instrumental in The Chamber's efforts to bring World Trade Centre to Winnipeg. He helped to establish Leadership Winnipeg, launch Yes! Winnipeg and spur many other initiatives like the Winnipeg BOLD initiative - a grassroots public policy campaign designed to mobilize the community behind BOLD ideas for the future that are linked to increasing prosperity in the city. In 2017, he was inducted into the Order of Manitoba for his work in the community.

Dave’s deep passion for people and community is epitomized by his involvement in the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights where he currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors. He also sits on the CMHR's Governance, Nominating and Board Development Committee, is a member of the Audit and Finance Committee, and volunteers as a member of the Cabinet for the fundraising efforts towards the Museum's Digital Learning Centre project.

Mr. Angus embraces the values of innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion, reconciliation and community. As part of his full commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, Dave led the Employer Consortium to advance TRC Call to Action 92- Youth Employment- Co-creating Innovative Strategies for Indigenous Employment.

He exemplifies community leadership and has contributed his boundless energy and experience to organizations that enhance the social, cultural, and economic success of our communities. Dave proudly supports United Way Winnipeg, sharing his leadership and expertise as a member of the United Way Campaign Cabinet in eight of their annual drives and, in 2020, as the Campaign Chair. 

In addition, Dave has served in leadership roles in a myriad of important community organizations, including:

• Co-Chair of the Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council
• Chair of the Board, Prairie Theatre Exchange
• Board member, YM/YWCA of Winnipeg
• Co-Chair of the Board of the World Trade Centre Winnipeg
• Past Chair and member of the Joint Public Advisory Committee of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation
• Honorary President of the Commerce Students Association, Asper School of Business

Mr. Angus' term as Chancellor commenced on June 1, 2025. He can be contacted through the Office of the University Secretary.

The Vice-Chancellor is the President, Dr. Michael Benarroch.

The Chancellor is a member of the Board of Governors and the Senate. The Chancellor is also an ex-officio member of various committees, including:

• Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees (as Chair)
• Board of Governors Committees:
  • Advancement Committee
  • Executive Committee
  • Governance and Board Development Committee
  • Human Resources and Compensation Committee
  • Chancellor's Committee (as Chair)
  • Peter D. Curry Chancellor's Award Committee (as Chair)

• 1887-1904 - Bishop Robert Machray
• 1904-1908 - [ No successor was appointed by the Government ]
• 1908-1934 - Reverend Samuel P. Matheson
• 1934-1944 - Mr. John W. Dafoe
• 1944-1952 - Mr. Justice Andrew K. Dysart
• 1952-1959 - Dr. Victor Sifton
• 1959-1968 - Mr. Justice Samuel Freedman
• 1968-1974 - Dr. Peter D. Curry
• 1974-1977 - Honourable Mr. Richard S. Bowles
• 1977-1986 - Dr. Isabel G. Auld, C.M.
• 1986-1992 - Dr. Henry E. Duckworth, O.C.
• 1992-2001 - Dr. Arthur V. Mauro, O.C., O.M.
• 2001-2009 - Dr. William Norrie, C.M., O.M.
• 2010-2019 - Mr. Harvey Secter, C.M., O.M.
• 2019-2025 - Ms. Anne Mahon