Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1998
• Invested on: April 14, 1999

He has had an extensive and varied career as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, Minister of various provincial portfolios and Premier of Alberta. His influences on the province have related to the environment, constitutional matters, public expenditures and Aboriginal peoples. As Premier, he led the development of a unique new governance structure for the MÚtis people and he maintained a process of fiscal responsibility which continues today. In addition, he has used his athletic skills in volunteering his time to many sports organizations and clubs in the province.