Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 14, 2023

Josef Spatz, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jim Spatz is renowned for his leadership in business and the community, and for his generosity to diverse causes. As CEO and executive chair, he guided Southwest Properties Limited on its journey to becoming a leading player in the Atlantic real estate industry. Alongside his efforts to champion business innovation and entrepreneurship, he is a philanthropist, board member and volunteer who supports many initiatives in the arts, health care, education and the Jewish community.