RioCan appoints Susan McArthur as Trustee to Board
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust appointed Susan McArthur as a Trustee effective immediately. She joins the Audit Committee and the Nominating, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust appointed Susan McArthur as a Trustee, effective immediately. Ms. McArthur will join the Board's Audit Committee and the Nominating, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee. The appointment strengthens the Board's governance and strategic oversight capabilities as the Trust continues to execute its long-term strategy.
Ms. McArthur is an accomplished corporate director with over 25 years of experience in investment banking and venture capital. Her expertise spans financial services, real estate, insurance, technology, and capital markets. She currently serves as a director of Great-West Lifeco and has advised corporate clients on strategic and capital markets transactions throughout her career.
"On behalf of RioCan's Board of Trustees, we are delighted to welcome Susan McArthur to RioCan's Board," said Ed Sonshine, Chairman of the Board. "Susan brings an exceptional combination of board leadership, governance expertise and strategic insight gained through decades of service to public companies, government agencies and innovative growth businesses."
The Trust's portfolio comprises 167 properties with an aggregate net leasable area of approximately 32 million square feet as at March 31, 2026. RioCan focuses on necessity-based retail properties in densely populated communities to meet the everyday shopping needs of Canadians.
| Committee | Role |
|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Member |
| Nominating, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee | Member |
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