Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 1997
• Invested on: October 22, 1997

A professor and scientist at the University of Manitoba, he has distinguished himself in the field of cardiovascular research. His studies into the mechanisms that trigger heart disease have appeared in numerous medical publications. He is highly regarded by former students, many of whom he recruited for the cardiovascular team at the Saint Boniface General Hospital Research Centre. Through his participation in the International Society for Heart Research, he has organized several of its conferences in Canada, thus enhancing our country's reputation in this field.