Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 20, 2014
• Invested on: February 13, 2015

For his transformative contributions as a volunteer in support of many of Toronto’s most important music ensembles and arts organizations.

A lawyer by profession, John Lawson is a devoted music lover whose voluntary service has had a transformative effect on Toronto’s classical music scene. He was a driving force behind the construction of Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall and has been credited with laying the groundwork for the long-term success of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Also a dedicated supporter of young musicians, he has spearheaded initiatives to assist students at the University of Toronto and The Royal Conservatory of Music.