Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2010
• Invested on: September 16, 2011

Rudy North is a passionate and generous leader in the protection of British Columbia's natural environment. A founder of two successful investment firms, he has given away millions of dollars to various organizations, including the Vancouver Aquarium, the Rivers Institute at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and the Nature Trust of British Columbia. His philanthropy has helped to advance research, promote public dialogue and support the long-term sustainability of environmental conservation projects, including the internationally recognized Great Bear Rainforest project.