• Deceased
• MontrÚal, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

• Companion of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: April 19, 1991
  • Invested on: October 30, 1991

  A retired banking executive and respected director of a number of North American corporations, this Montrealer is highly sought-after for his professional advice. Deeply concerned for his fellow man, he has also dedicated himself to many worthy organizations at the local, national and international levels, notably those dealing with child health care, higher education, the physically disabled and our natural environment. This is a promotion within the Order.

• Officer of the Order of Canada

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

  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Bank of Canada, he is one of Canada's most prominent businessmen. A leader in education and public service in Montreal as well, he has also taken an active role in such organizations as the Business Council on National Issues and Junior Achievement of Canada.