Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 18, 2001
• Invested on: February 21, 2003

His civic pride, corporate leadership and commitment to the public good have greatly benefited his city, his province and his country. A former Crown attorney for Manitoba and a federal government advisor, this accomplished lawyer is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Westcoast Energy Inc. Under his direction, the company achieved international stature and became a leader in philanthropy and issues of health, safety and environmental protection. He is an advocate of greater cooperation among industry, government and the community and has chaired many consultative groups. Strongly devoted to higher education, he also shares his wisdom and support with many Canadian universities.