Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 25, 1990
- Invested on: April 17, 1991
Internationally know Toronto business executive and president of one of Canada's largest and most successful retail companies, he has contributed to many aspects of Canadian life. Through his leadership in a variety of organizations, in fields as diverse as those of business, education, nature, health care and the arts, he is continuing his family's tradition of exemplary service to the public.