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239:. The first meeting happened secretively at McKinnon's house at 116 Dunvegan Road. The two men arrived quicky at an agreement, and on 1 June 1961, the banks merged to form the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Upon the merger, McKinnon became president and Mackersy became chairman. Mackersy remained in office until 23 May 1963. He remained a director until his retirement in December 1966.
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