Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 13, 2004
• Invested on: March 11, 2005

One of Canada's most distinguished civil engineers, Roger Dorton is renowned for his expertise in bridge design. Throughout his career, he has been involved in the design and refit of many famed Canadian bridges, including the A. Murray MacKay Suspension Bridge in Halifax and the Champlain Bridge in Montreal. While working at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, he was instrumental in introducing the first performance-based bridge code. Currently a sought-after consultant, he continues to improve Canada's civil infrastructure.