Dr. Parr-Johnston is President of Parr Johnston Economic and Policy Consultants. She holds a B.A. from Wellesley College and a M.A. and Ph.D. in economics from Yale University. She has research expertise in economic and public policy and speaks and writes on higher education in Canada, public policy and general management issues.

Dr. Parr-Johnston is the former President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of New Brunswick (1996-2002) and of Mount Saint Vincent University (1991-1996). She currently sits on several boards, including Emera Incorporated, the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation, the Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation, the National Theatre School and the Council of Canadian Academies. She is Chair of the Council of Canadian Academies. In addition, at different times during the period from 2003 to 2007, Dr. Parr-Johnston served as a director of the following publicly-traded companies: Empire Company Limited, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and FPI Limited.

Areas of Expertise:

• Education
• Public Policy
• Economics

Scotiabank Board Details:

• Director since October 26, 1993
• Member of: Audit and Conduct Review Committee and Corporate Governance and Pension Committee
• Meets Share Ownership Guidelines
• Independent
• Latest Retirement Date: ineligible for re-election in March 2010