Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 3, 2011
• Invested on: May 25, 2012

Donald Fraser is recognized around the world for his pioneering work on statistical inference. Professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, over the course of his 60-year-long career, he has helped advance the field from its infancy and continues to push its boundaries forward. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Statistical Society of Canada, has been given fellowship status in every major statistical society in the world, and remains deeply committed to his students and research.