Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 13, 1994
• Invested on: October 19, 1994

A distinguished soil scientist and professor emeritus of the University of Alberta, he is globally renowned for his contribution to agriculture and food production. He is a valued adviser to major international development agencies and agricultural research organizations. Ahead of his time, he advocated population control and the sustainable use of soils to improve the world's food supply.