Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 30, 2001
• Invested on: May 12, 2003

Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, he played an instrumental role in the development and advancement of nephrology in Canada. A former physician-in-chief at the Toronto Western Hospital, he set a standard of excellence in clinical care and research. Recruiting and training many young clinicians and investigators, he developed an outstanding department of medicine at the Hospital. As a researcher, teacher and administrator, he has been a role model and mentor to countless physicians and students.