Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 8, 2014
- Invested on: February 13, 2015
For his contributions as a business and community leader whose philanthropy has sustained cultural, educational and civic initiatives.
As a businessman and philanthropist, Allison McCain has made indelible contributions to New Brunswick. Chairman of McCain Foods Limited, he is highly regarded for supporting health care, the arts, culture, education and civic initiatives. His generosity and strong leadership have benefited such organizations as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the New Brunswick Business Council, and the University of New Brunswick, where he led a record-breaking fundraising campaign and now serves as chancellor.