Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 1997
• Invested on: February 04, 1998

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of an internationally-competitive steel company, he has led his organization with integrity and vision, guiding its transformation from a modest enterprise to a corporate success. He is also a generous benefactor to many institutions, and his wide-ranging philanthropy is especially evident in the Toronto cultural and health sectors. In addition, he has supported Canada's international equine jumping team and has been a leader in the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry for more than twenty-five years.