Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: May 12, 2017

Eric L. Peterson, C.M.
Heriot Bay, British Columbia

For his philanthropic contributions, and for his unreserved commitment to health care and the environment in remote Indigenous communities in British Columbia.

Eric Peterson is a hands-on philanthropist who supports initiatives that produce tangible results. Following his success as a scientist and entrepreneur in the field of medical imaging, he launched the Tula Foundation to tackle deep-rooted health and environmental issues through science, education and community leadership. His efforts, in collaboration with a network of partners, have resulted in several notable programs, including the Hakai Institute, which conducts long-term ecological research and community initiatives in remote locations on the British Columbia coast; and TulaSalud, which addresses primary health systems and nursing in rural regions of Guatemala.