Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 18, 2001
• Invested on: August 31, 2002

He has improved the quality of life of people with spinal injuries. This renowned surgeon made significant contributions in clinical assessment and the design of implants for patients with spinal deformity through his involvement with the National Research Council of Canada. A former Head of Orthopaedics at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, he lectured and demonstrated new surgical techniques in Canada and abroad, and was instrumental in the development of the China Rehabilitation and Research Centre in Beijing. He also served as President of the Scoliosis Research Society and of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association.