Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 1996
• Invested on: November 13, 1996

Renowned for his outstanding contributions as a surgeon and professor at the University of Manitoba, he also co-founded the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and served as President. Despite his busy professional schedule, he has contributed immensely to the artistic and cultural life of Winnipeg and Manitoba as a dynamic executive member of organizations such as the Manitoba Opera Association, the St. John Ambulance Association and the Chinese Cultural and Community Centre.