Keisha Blair, Former Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Trudeau, Named Among Canada's Most Powerful Women
Keisha Blair, an economist, author, and entrepreneur, has been recognized as one of WXN’s Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 for 2026. This accolade acknowledges her significant contributions across various fields, particularly in Canadian economic and public policy. Blair, who was born and raised in Jamaica, built a substantial career in Canada, including serving as a Senior Advisor at the Privy Council Office during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s tenure. In this role, she became the first Black woman to lead Canada’s foreign direct investment file, supporting the Prime Minister in advancing the country’s investment priorities at major international forums. Her recognition falls under the Professionals category, which honors women who have played leadership roles and advanced their respective fields. The award highlights her work as the founder of the Holistic Wealth movement, which emphasizes financial security alongside physical and emotional health, relationships, purpose, and resilience. Blair wil...
