Toni Varone is a businessman and philanthropist, recognized for his work in building affordable housing and his commitment to the social and cultural life of the Italian-Canadian community.
As President of the Varone Group since 1995, Mr. Varone oversees an array of companies specializing in services relating to hospitality, construction, land development, and property management. Throughout his career, Mr. Varone has been involved in various community and government initiatives, in pursuit of creating safe and affordable shelter for those in need. He is also a long-time board member of the Villa Charities Foundation and currently serves as President of The Italian Earthquake Relief Fund and the Peace Through Valour Committee, which honours the Canadian soldiers who fought to liberate Italy during the Second World War. He is a former Chairman of the Board of the Columbus Centre and Director of the Northwestern General Hospital, Parc Downsview Park, and the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation. In 2022, he was reappointed as Director on the Board of Canada Lands Company Limited, a Crown corporation.
Mr. Varone is a recipient of numerous awards and honours, including the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association Community Achievement Award, the Italian Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award, the Heart and Hand Award from Villa Charities, and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.
Mr. Varone holds a Bachelor of Arts from York University.