Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 30, 2003
• Invested on: May 14, 2004

William Boyle is a long-time promoter of the arts in Ontario. Founding executive director of Visual Arts Ontario, he is now chief executive officer at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre. In the face of considerable government cutbacks, he has been a strong force in Harbourfront's survival and in its ability to offer a wide range of activities. Also involved in the broader arts community, he has offered his expertise to policy committees and organizations and is known for drawing the needs of the arts community to the attention of the private sector.