Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 20, 1990
• Invested on: October 30, 1991

Acclaimed as the dean of Canadian dealers, he is a patron and collector, widely respected for his art expertise and a leading agent in the rediscovery, authentication and acquisition of many key artworks in the history of Canadian art. For over fifty years he has promoted the fine arts, particularly Canadian painting, and has helped shape our culture and build an appreciative audience for now legendary artists.