Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-05-11
Invested on: 2019-09-04
Edward H. Garrard, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Ted Garrard is a champion of the charitable sector. He has enriched Canada’s culture of giving by highlighting the important role philanthropy plays in maintaining a vibrant and healthy society. He has enhanced the fund-raising abilities of various organizations and has advocated for innovative practices such as new tax incentives for donations. His leadership has benefited Western University, the United Way of Toronto & York Region, and Imagine Canada. As CEO of SickKids Foundation, he is successfully leading one of our country’s largest health care campaigns.