Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 27, 1993
• Invested on: February 16, 1994

For more than four decades, he has been a highly regarded editor and publisher, well-liked by writers for his patience, fine judgement, tact and unerring taste. An award-winning children's author, he was also one of the founders of The Tamarack Review, where he was influential for many years in the development and encouragement of new Canadian talent.