Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 27, 1993
• Invested on: April 13, 1994

Following many years in politics and public life, he returned to the private sector where his experience and energy led to successful business ventures and fund-raising efforts on behalf of educational, medical, research and cultural institutions. The John P. Robarts Research Institute and Ridley College, in particular, have benefited from his commitment and expertise.