Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2012
• Invested on: May 03, 2013

Chairman of Jones, Gable and Company Limited, Donald Ross is a private donor whose generous contributions have made a difference in the lives of countless Canadians. With little fanfare, he supports a wide range of causes, including the Canadian Canoe Museum, Smile Theatre, New Leaf Yoga and Students on Ice. He has been engaged in a number of conservation efforts, playing a key role in the creation of the Ninginganiq National Wildlife Area, a protected preserve for bowhead whales.