Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: February 17, 2017

For his advances in the field of pediatric orthopedics, notably in identifying the optimal treatment for a number of childhood conditions requiring surgery.

A visionary leader in pediatric orthopedic surgery, James Wright has transformed his field. Through his influential research, he has developed safer surgical procedures that have dramatically reduced errors and complications in young patients. As a result of his leadership and focus on quality, SickKids has become a national centre for pediatric orthopedic surgery and research. Driven by a desire to improve access to care for children, he also led an important national initiative that resulted in significantly shorter surgical wait times in Canada.