Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: May 12, 2017

Robert Pace, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia

For his leadership in the Atlantic Canada business sector, and for his community involvement as a volunteer with a variety of social interest, municipal and local business groups.

Deeply involved in many entrepreneurial initiatives, from the Maritime Broadcasting System to High Liner Foods, Robert Pace has been a driving force for the improvement of the economic well-being of Atlantic Canada. An accomplished Halifax businessman, he also contributes his organizational skills and expertise to helping charitable and public-interest organizations, such as the Walter Gordon Foundation and the Atlantic Salmon Federation. His contributions as a business leader have also extended beyond the Maritime region through his current role as chair of CN Rail.