Frederick A. Leighton, O.C.
Bear River, Nova Scotia
Ted Leighton has expanded the reach of the veterinary profession. A pathologist and a professor emeritus at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, he has uncovered wildlife health challenges linked to habitat loss, climate change, species extinction and emerging diseases. His leadership was instrumental in the development of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, an internationally renowned network dedicated to disease surveillance and research. Throughout his career, he has been a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and its crucial role in preserving sustainable ecological stability.