Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For his contributions to the Canadian financial sector and for his support of post-secondary education.


Paul Cantor is a lawyer who has served in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, leaving his mark on countless Canadian institutions. Under his chairmanship, Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board evolved into a world leader in investment management. Similarly, since the 1960s, he has steadfastly shaped the development of a number of our post-secondary institutions. He has also helped to strengthen the financial sector in the developing world as the first executive director of the Toronto International Leadership Centre. Respected as an exemplary corporate leader, he has created a legacy of integrity and civic engagement.