His name is synonymous with philanthropy in Canada, and particularly in London, Ontario, where he is known for his generosity to the University of Western Ontario's School of Business Administration and the city's Grand Theatre. He also extends his beneficence to the Canadian Diabetes Association among several other health-related organizations. This is a promotion within the Order.
Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1988-11-17
Invested on: 1989-04-12
Although he is a lawyer, financier and industrialist, he is best known as a philanthropist always willing to commit his thoughts, time, energy and substance to a worthy cause. His support, both personal and through his family's philantrophic foundation, has benefitted education, health care, the arts, scientific research and nature conservation at all levels.
Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2005-06-29
Invested on: 2006-02-17
A dynamic volunteer and philanthropist, Richard Ivey has galvanized support among other business leaders to contribute to the vitality of the nation and its citizens. A lawyer by profession, he has served as a director of the Ivey family foundation since 1974. During his tenure, many academic and health institutions, as well as arts, cultural and environmental organizations have received substantial funding from the foundation. He has also dedicated his time and energy to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, the University Health Network and the University of Western Ontario.
Companion of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2000-04-27
Invested on: 2001-02-28
He is one of Canada's quintessential philanthropists. Director of the John P. Robarts Research Institute, he has served on the boards of many business and community organizations and has been chair or co-chair of several fundraising campaigns. Whether providing funds for the creation of a new cardiac care facility at the London Health Sciences Centre or for educational, social, cultural and environmental projects, he reinforces the belief that giving back to one's community is an enduring measure of success.