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Mr. William Breukelman

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

    Awarded on: 2013-05-02
    Invested on: 2013-11-22
    William Breukelman has combined business acumen with scientific innovation to create leading-edge technology companies. As the former principal and chair of IMAX Corporation, he helped shepherd the company from a pilot project to a brand that has revolutionized the cinematic experience. He also co-founded Sciex Limited, a breakthrough imaging company that produces instrumentation with broad applications, including environmental testing and clinical diagnosis. He continues to support the growth of promising start-ups through Business Arts Inc., his technology development firm.