Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2023
• Invested on: September 18, 2025

John Anthony Lederer, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

John Lederer is a successful business executive and philanthropist who supports transformative health initiatives. Former president of Loblaw Companies Limited, he created the President's Choice Children's Charity. He has also contributed his financial support and business expertise to the Community Food Centres of Canada, Toronto’s University Health Network, and both the multiple sclerosis research centre and the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s Hospital.