Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1999-04-15
Invested on: 2000-02-09
A successful businessman, he has given back to the community in many ways. He has held numerous positions with various volunteer organizations, among them the British Columbia Paraplegic Foundation and the province's Children's Hospital, and has served as Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. Through his dedication and commitment, he has distinguished himself as an entrepreneur with a social conscience.