Paul daSilva is the National Vice President for Franchise and Retail Brands at RBC Royal Bank. Paul’s team is responsible for the Bank’s portfolio of multi-unit franchisees/retailers in the Canadian marketplace. Paul is a career banker with 34 years in Banking, 25 of those helping franchisees grow their portfolio and set them up for success to live their dream as an entrepreneur. Paul has a long history of service to his local community and charitable organizations including many Franchise Community sponsored charities. Recent activities include minor hockey and charity events such as Burgers to Beat MS, Ronald McDonald House Charity, Alzheimer’s Society, Prostate Cancer Canada and Canadian Veterans support charity True Patriot Love.