Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2019-11-22
Invested on: 2022-11-03
Ralph Pentland, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
Ralph Pentland has helped safeguard the world’s freshwater resources for future generations. As a leading environmental policy advisor and a frequent Canadian contributor to the work of the International Joint Commission, he made substantial submissions on water issues, notably as the primary author of the original Federal Water Policy, which was adopted in 1987, and still remains in effect. Internationally sought after for his expert advice and vast knowledge, he has greatly influenced the way our country, and many others, manage this priceless resource.