Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: June 29, 2005
- Invested on: February 17, 2006
Recognized for his business acumen, Brian MacNeill is also respected for his commitment to the community. He started his career in the petroleum industry in the early 1970s and rapidly rose through the ranks to serve in senior management positions. Chair of Petro- Canada and Dofasco, he is involved in activities dedicated to the well-being of Albertans. He has served Mount Royal College, the University of Calgary, the United Way of Calgary and the Calgary Homeless Foundation's Endowment Campaign. A vigorous advocate for voluntarism, in his unassuming but effective way, he has become a leader by his personal example of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.