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Desautels to award Honorary Doctorate to Harley Finkelstein

Published: 7 May 2026

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ will award 10 honorary doctorates during its Spring 2026 Convocation, recognizing individuals whose leadership, service and achievements have had a lasting impact on society.

Among this year’s honourees is Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, who will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Desautels Faculty of Management for his contributions to entrepreneurship and community engagement.

A Montreal native, Finkelstein helped build Shopify into a global commerce platform after joining the company at an early stage.

Beyond his executive role, he has invested in more than 45 startups and mentors emerging entrepreneurs. He is also active in philanthropy, supporting education, health care and community initiatives. 

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