Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 14, 2023
• Invested on: September 18, 2025

Paul Myles O’Byrne, O.C.
Ancaster, Ontario

Paul O’Byrne has helped transform asthma management. His research and clinical findings have resulted in new, innovative medications and treatments, reducing mortality rates and improving quality of life for people with asthma worldwide. Professor, dean and vice-president of Health Sciences at McMaster University, he is equally renowned for his leadership, his visionary approach to university administration, and his dedicated mentorship of specialists in training.