Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2023
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

Robert J. Foster, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Robert Foster is a cultural ambassador to numerous national arts organizations. An investment banker and philanthropist, he forged dynamic partnerships between business and arts sectors to transform communities into award-winning cultural spaces. Notably, he lent his expertise to the creation of Daniels Spectrum in Toronto’s Regent Park, and led the Creative Capital Gains report, which set the arts and culture strategy for the City of Toronto.