Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2014
• Invested on: May 08, 2015

For improving access to health care and social justice resources for people living with HIV and AIDS through his advocacy, fundraising and community leadership.

Ronald Rosenes is an outspoken advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS. Motivated by his own diagnosis more than 30 years ago, he began volunteering with the AIDS Committee of Toronto. Since then, as a volunteer, spokesperson and fundraiser with numerous organizations, he has fought for improved treatment options and faster drug approval processes, and has helped reduce the stigma faced by people living with HIV/AIDS, both here at home and abroad. His passionate and resilient activism continues to shine a light on such issues as aging with HIV and the search for a cure.