Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2005-06-29
Invested on: 2006-02-17
Abraham Gold's life story underscores decades of generosity, caring and helping others. A respected businessman, he has led many retailing and manufacturing companies for more than 50 years. This philanthropist has donated to a myriad of causes, primarily in the fields of social services, medical research and higher education. Notably, he has endowed chairs in cancer research and has been a generous benefactor to Concordia University and the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal. In addition, he has supported community projects and established the Harriet and Abe Gold Learning Centre for Autism and Development.