Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: May 08, 2019

Mark Thompson, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia

Mark Thompson has helped improve working conditions in Canada. Professor emeritus at the University of British ColumbiaÆs 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.