Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 15, 1995
• Invested on: May 08, 1996

He is a distinguished figure in the world of print journalism. As Editor-in-Chief of both The Globe and Mail and The Montreal Gazette, he brought depth, moderation, style and vision to news reporting. His sense of professional excellence has brought credit to the print media and is an inspiration to young writers and students.