Charles Shaw Band (1889-1968) was a Canadian businessman and philanthropist.

He held executive positions in companies such as Canadian Surety Company, Goderich Elevator and Transit Co. Ltd., Manufacturers Life Insurance, Toronto General Trust, and Gutta Percha and Rubber Ltd.

He was also involved with many community organizations including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the John Howard Society, the Red Cross, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), and the National Film Board of Canada.

He was president of the AGO from 1945-1948 and 1964-1965.

In 1969 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada.

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