Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 1996
• Invested on: February 26, 1997

His philanthropy, both personal and corporate, has supported many organizations, including the African Medical Research Foundation, the Canadian Opera Company and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. By example he has encouraged corporate sponsorship of the arts, committing his own company to serve the public while supporting galleries, artists and theatres throughout Canada.