Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 1997
• Invested on: October 22, 1997

He was a model of outstanding leadership and commitment during his forty-year diplomatic career. Notably, he served with distinction as Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs, and while an Ambassador to both NATO and Japan. Today, as Chancellor of McMaster University, he shares his insight and professionalism with his peers and associates and continues to maintain a strong commitment to public service.