Member of the Order of Canada

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

He is the Curator of Vancouver's breathtaking Van Dusen Botanical Garden which exhibits plants from around the world. Responsible for the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of the facility, he has created an important resource centre for horticulture that is considered by many to be a national treasure. Due to his extensive knowledge and his unique botanical artistry, the garden serves as a visual library for numerous species of Canadian and exotic plants which attracts thousands of visitors each year.