Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 30, 2003
• Invested on: October 30, 2004

His contributions to medical education, research and patient care make John Laidlaw an exemplary educator and physician. Whether as director of the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto or dean of medicine at McMaster University, he brought innovative changes to the training of young clinicians and encouraged them to focus on patient-centred health. Through his leadership roles, notably with Cancer Care Ontario, he has stressed the importance of good communication in providing quality care to patients.