Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: February 12, 2019

Thomas Paul d’Aquino, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario

Thomas d’Aquino has a remarkable record of achievement in his service to Canada. As CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives for over 25 years, he led the business community’s engagement in public debate and in playing an active role in determining Canada’s economic future. His service also extends to the cultural and academic spheres, where he shares his skills and experience with some of our country’s leading institutions, notably as the long-serving chair of the National Gallery of Canada Foundation.