Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 29, 1986
• Invested on: April 29, 1987

First to be granted an honorary doctorate of laws by his alma mater, Brock University, he left a successful political career as an M.P. in 1977 to join the priesthood. He has been awarded honorary life membership in the Hadassah-WIZO organization in recognition of his efforts to promote dialogue and understanding between Jews and Christians.