Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 20, 1983
• Invested on: October 05, 1983

A long-time teacher and school principal in Edmonton's inner-city, he has developed programmes and facilities that have improved the quality of life of' his students and fostered mutual understanding among Canadians. The Alex Taylor School has become a model of responsiveness to the needs of a district with many ethnic groups and families on welfare.