Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 19, 1994
• Invested on: May 03, 1995

Ever since he coordinated the first kidney transplant in Canada many years ago, he has been concerned about the ethical issues related to the field of human organ replacement. A leader in his profession, known for his exceptional humanity and kindness, he was a co-founder of the Kidney Foundation of Canada and developed the Bioethics Centre in association with the University of Alberta Hospitals, to challenge those involved in social and health policy.