Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: September 24, 2021
• Invested on: February 22, 2024

Eric Ross Macdonald Haldenby, C.M.
Kitchener, Ontario

Eric Haldenby is a champion of Canadian architectural education. Director of the University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture for 25 years, he created innovative programs and international collaborations that propelled the school to global prestige. Fuelled by a vision of connecting architecture and community, he spearheaded the school’s relocation to Cambridge, Ontario, subsequently contributing to a cultural and social revitalization of the area. Through his mentorship of generations of students, he has left an indelible mark on the preservation and promotion of architecture in Canada.