Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 13, 2004
• Invested on: March 11, 2005

For over 50 years, Tom Casey has selflessly served those in need in his province and abroad. From the beginning of his career and prior to the existence of public medicare, this thoracic surgeon offered pro bono services to Nova Scotians unable to afford medical treatment. Renowned and respected for his clinical skills, he shared his knowledge and concern for others as an instructor at Dalhousie University's Department of Surgery. Throughout his professional life, he has also volunteered with medical clinics in developing nations such as Haiti, Guyana and Nigeria, demonstrating the depth of his humanitarianism.