Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 18, 2001
- Invested on: February 22, 2002
He is a respected scientist, administrator, physician and teacher. The incumbent of the Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in Urology and Chairman of McGill University's Division of Urology, he is credited with making this division one of the best in the country. Urologist-in-Chief of the Royal Victoria and Montreal General hospitals, he is widely known for his caring and compassionate interactions with patients. He is also a valued mentor and has trained many of Canada's most distinguished specialists. His international stature has been acknowledged with numerous awards and appointments, including a lifetime achievement award from the Canadian Urological Association and the position of Secretary General of the Société Internationale d'Urologie.