Gallery: Key To The City presentation honouring Sir Terry Matthews
Sir Terry Matthews receives the Key to the City from Mark Sutcliffe during a presentation honouring Matthews at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
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Event Date: 04/08/2026 Organizer: Brookstreet Hotel
Wesley Clover Founder and Chairman Sir Terry Matthews received the Key to the City from Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe during Tech Tuesday, where the mayor described the honour as recognition for someone who has played a major role in shaping Ottawa while largely avoiding the spotlight.
Sutcliffe noted that Matthews has consistently directed attention toward his companies and the people behind them rather than himself. Widely recognized as a serial entrepreneur, Matthews has founded and funded more than 200 companies, contributing significantly to Ottawa’s business and technology sectors through decades of investment and innovation.
Beyond measurable economic impact, speakers highlighted Matthews’ influence in inspiring entrepreneurs, expanding Ottawa’s global reputation, and supporting the city’s long-term growth. Representatives from KRP Properties said his legacy continues to shape the local innovation ecosystem by helping create environments where companies and communities can grow.
Cyril Leeder of the Ottawa Senators, Sueling Ching of Ottawa Board of Trade, and James Baker of Keynote Search attend the presentation honouring Sir Terry Matthews at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Rod Price of Wesley Clover International, Claire Price of ORBCOMM, Jerry Sparling of Wesley Clover International, Ann Matthews, and Don Smith of Wesley Clover International attend the presentation honouring Sir Terry Matthews at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Ian Spicer of Allmar Inc. and Nyle Kelly of Brookstreet Hotel and The Marshes Golf Club attend the presentation honouring Sir Terry Matthews at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Scott Phelan of the Government of Ontario, Cyril Leeder, and Sir Terry Matthews attend the presentation honouring Matthews at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Bruce Linton and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe attend the presentation honouring Sir Terry Matthews at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Veronica Farmer of Wesley Clover, Sir Terry Matthews, and Sonya Shorey of Invest Ottawa attend the presentation honouring Matthews at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Laura Peck of Transformational Leadership Consultants attend the presentation honouring Sir Terry Matthews at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley, former deputy mayor of Ottawa Eli El-Chantiry, Wadah Al-Ghosen of Vertex Team Royal LePage, and Sir Terry Matthews attend the presentation honouring Matthews at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.MPP Karen McCrimmon, Sir Terry Matthews, Kanata North Coun. Cathy Curry, Kanata MP Jenna Sudds, and Claude Haw of Mindtrust Leadership attend the presentation honouring Matthews at the Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Sir Terry Matthews, second from left and seated with family members and politicians Karen McCrimmon and Jenna Sudds, listens as Mayor Mark Sutcliffe introduces him before presenting the Key to the City at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Sir Terry Matthews speaks to attendees during the presentation honouring him at Brookstreet Hotel, April 7, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
