Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1994-10-19
Invested on: 1995-03-01
He is a highly-regarded constitutional lawyer who, by his own example, is an inspiration to persons with disabilities. Founder of the Canadian Association of Visually Impaired Lawyers, he has used his professional knowledge to work tirelessly to protect the rights of disabled people. He has helped to educate and sensitize the general public and legislators to the obstacles faced each day by disabled persons.