Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2012
• Invested on: November 22, 2013

Rick Waugh has made outstanding contributions to both the Canadian and international banking communities. Currently chief executive officer of Scotiabank, he has helped to steer both the Institute of International Finance and the International Monetary Conference, shaping global best practices for financial institutions. He has also helped to forge economic relations between Canada and other countries, particularly in the Caribbean and Latin America. In addition, he has been a generous benefactor to a number of organizations through the Waugh Family Foundation, including the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.