Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: April 15, 1999
- Invested on: February 09, 2000
An engineer and businessman, he has shown vision and leadership in pursuing the research and development of the commercial viability of fuel cell technology. His patented fuel cells and systems play an important role in the advancement of transportation and electric power generation applications among others. A recognized authority in the field, he has accelerated the development of this environmentally friendly technology by major international companies.