Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1996-05-09
Invested on: 1996-11-13
He is known as a maverick and risk-taker whose vision and determination have turned several failing pulp and paper mills into state-of-the art coated paper manufacturing facilities. Committed to research and development, he has applied new technology to create a niche in world markets, generating thousands of jobs and revitalizing local economies.