Member of the Order of Canada

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

In addition to his law practice, he has a most extensive record of philanthropic and voluntary service. He has vigorously garnered support for and championed initiatives in health care, education, the arts and the community. The University of British Columbia and its Health Sciences Centre figure prominently on the lengthy list of organizations that have benefited from his involvement.