Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 29, 2005
• Invested on: February 17, 2006

Bill Turner has used his tremendous energy and selfless dedication to preserve his province's natural environment. A realtor, he founded the Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) to advocate for the protection of the environment through conservation covenants and ecological gifts. As the driving force behind TLC, he has negotiated for the transfer of thousands of acres of land that the organization will care for in perpetuity. He has also played an active role in many regional and provincial conservation initiatives and has lectured on environmental law at the University of Victoria.