Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 15, 2000
• Invested on: May 31, 2001

Former Dean of Research at the University of Waterloo and an internationally respected chemist, he brings his passion for science to his role as President of the National Research Council. His energetic leadership and clear vision have made the Council a major player in the development and expansion of new frontiers of scientific exploration. Today, the NRC attracts many of the country's brightest researchers to its leading-edge research facilities and is forging important partnerships among Canadian universities, industry and government.