Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For his contributions as a philanthropist, notably in the areas of health care, education and international development.


Eric Sprott’s remarkable generosity knows no bounds. After achieving much success as one of Canada’s leading asset managers, he established a family foundation that supports a multitude of local, national and international causes. Many important institutions have flourished thanks to his endowments, including the University Health Network’s Department of Surgery, and the Centre for Stem Cell Research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. He has also funded bursaries for thousands of students at Carleton University and has helped to fuel its School of Business, which bears his name.