Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2018
• Invested on: November 21, 2019

Arthur Slutsky, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Arthur Slutsky has shaped the practice of critical care medicine around the world. A leading pulmonary physician and professor at the University of Toronto, he has significantly improved clinical outcomes for patients through his research on mechanisms of ventilator-induced lung injury. During his tenure as vice-president of research at St. Michael’s Hospital, he shaped the institution into a world-class research facility by recruiting internationally renowned scientists and ensuring continued funding, thereby solidifying the hospital’s global reputation.