Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 15, 1999
• Invested on: September 23, 1999

For a number of years he has been CEO of a leading Canadian brokerage firm. His professional responsibilities have not kept him from devoting a tremendous amount of time to charitable, social and cultural organizations. He is well known for the efforts he has made to ensure the future of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Throughout his career he has earned the reputation of an effective, available and generous man.