Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2015
• Invested on: September 23, 2016

For his research in urban geography, notably for his influential studies of innovation, technology and development in cities.

Meric Gertler is Canada’s foremost expert in economic and urban geography. As a professor and endowed chair at the University of Toronto, he has transformed his discipline’s understanding of innovation and regional development in urban areas. His studies have helped city planners adopt strategies to foster economic growth and knowledge creation. Also committed to strengthening teaching and learning, he has held successive administrative positions as dean of the faculties of arts and science, and now as president of the university.