Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 15, 2000
• Invested on: October 17, 2001

Professor Emeritus at York University and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, he is recognized as one of our country's pre-eminent historical geographers. Beginning with his early work on Mennonite settlements in Manitoba, he has expanded the knowledge and understanding of the exploration and colonization of our country, for more than 35 years. His books, monographs and, notably his work on the widely-acclaimed Historical Atlas of Canada, have contributed significantly to the literature on the geography and history of our nation.