Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 20, 1990
• Invested on: October 24, 1990

Former Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan and former Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench, he has been an articulate spokesperson for the Crown and a distinguished advocate for the province and its people. He is admired for his deep commitment to truth and justice, for his dedication to the arts, education and the environment and for his contribution to Saskatchewan's history and heritage.