Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 24, 1985
• Invested on: October 30, 1985

This native of Canning, N.S., operates an aggressive and innovative farming business which benefits not only the Maritimes but Canada as a whole. He has made great contributions to regional agriculture through the introduction of new varieties of wheat, a model hog-raising enterprise, the organization of farm product marketing plans and the development of alternative energy sources for farmers.