Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 11, 2017
• Invested on: September 06, 2018

Geoffrey Roy Fernie, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Geoff Fernie is improving the health and well-being of people with limited mobility. His pioneering technology and product developments have led to significant advancements in the prevention of injury and disease, particularly among older adults. As a professor at the University of Toronto, and as director of research at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, notably at the helm of the institute’s world-class iDAPT Centre for Research, he has made tangible contributions to improving safety conditions, fostering independence in patients and alleviating the concerns of caregivers.