Fortis Inc. announced the retirement of Nora Duke, EVP, Sustainability and CHRO after a 36-year career with the Corporation. Following on Duke's retirement, Jim Reid, currently EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, is appointed EVP, Sustainability and Chief Legal Officer effective July 1, 2022. Jim will assume oversight of sustainability, human resources, communications and government relations, in addition to his legal and governance portfolio.

In his expanded role, Jim Reid will assume lead responsibility for the Corporation's sustainability and people strategies, including the company's commitment to net zero direct emissions by 2050. Jim was previously a partner with Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP in Toronto where he practiced for 20 years.