The quintessential philanthropist, he co-founded one of Canada's largest retail clothing conglomerates. He has offered sage financial counsel to countless non-profit organizations, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Canadian Opera Company. His largesse has also enhanced educational facilities, such as a library at St. Francis Xavier University, and a Visiters' Centre at the University of Toronto. A self-made businessman, he reinforces the idea that giving back to the community is an enduring measure of success.