Mark Thompson, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Mark Thompson has helped improve working conditions in Canada. Professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s business school, he has advanced the field of industrial relations and is known as an expert in public-sector collective bargaining. A well-regarded arbitrator in labour-management disputes, he has been engaged in public discussions related to labour issues, employment standards, workplace health and safety, and the legal frameworks governing negotiations. His work has played an important part in influencing public policy in Canada.