Blair Wiley
About Blair Wiley
Blair Wiley is the Chief Legal Officer at Wealthsimple and serves as a board member for the Canadian Web3 Council. He has a background in law and has contributed significantly to Canada's fintech and innovation sectors.
Professional Title
Blair Wiley is the Chief Legal Officer at Wealthsimple. Additionally, Wiley serves as an Associate at Creative Destruction Lab and as a Board Member at the Canadian Web3 Council.
Work Experience
Blair Wiley has accumulated significant legal experience across various prestigious firms and organizations. Wiley has been the Chief Legal Officer at Wealthsimple since 2019. He currently holds positions as an Associate at Creative Destruction Lab and as a Board Member at the Canadian Web3 Council. Previously, Wiley served as an Advisory Committee Member at the Ontario Securities Commission from 2018 to 2020 and worked as a Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles include a Legal Counsel position at Canadian Securities Transition Office in 2011 and a decade-long career as a Corporate Law Associate at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP from 2006 to 2016.
Educational Background
Blair Wiley holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, obtained between 2004 and 2007. Wiley also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 1999 to 2004.
Industry Contributions
Blair Wiley has made substantial contributions to the fintech and crypto sectors. At Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, he led the fintech and crypto practice groups before transitioning to Wealthsimple. Wiley's leadership and expertise played a crucial role in Wealthsimple becoming the first non-bank member of Interac and enabling the firm to offer retail investors access to high-quality private investments for the first time in Canada.
Advisory Roles
Apart from his primary professional responsibilities, Blair Wiley serves as an advisor, mentor, and coach to various Canadian organizations including Creative Destruction Labs and the Web3 Canada. Through these roles, he supports and nurtures Canada’s innovation sector, contributing to its sustained growth and development.