Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-11-19
Invested on: 2019-05-08
Michael Higgins, C.M. and Paul John Higgins, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Michael and Paul John Higgins are renowned leaders and innovators in the food industry. Third-generation co-chairs of Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, the brothers have expanded the business ninefold, distributing their products to every major retail grocery chain in North America. Respectful of the impacts of the industry on the environment, they launched the non-profit Water Wise Coffee project. Discreet philanthropists, they have supported various community and national initiatives, both personally and through their company, for several decades.