Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 30, 2003
• Invested on: October 30, 2004

Irving Barber has made an outstanding contribution to the Canadian forest industry. As chairman of Slocan Forest Products Ltd., he emerged as a leader in sustainable forest management through his innovative approaches to harvesting and reforestation in British Columbia's Slocan Valley. In addition, he demonstrated a strong commitment to the economic stability of the province's northern communities. A generous supporter of various educational and health initiatives, he donated funds to a project that will transform the University of British Columbia's main library into a state-of-the-art learning and information centre.