Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2013-11-21
Invested on: 2014-05-07
For his contributions to the food industry and for his sustained commitment to supporting his community.
Considered one of the trailblazers of the sweetener industry, Murray McEwen has shown vision and leadership within the business sector and in his community. He headed several premier refineries, including Redpath Sugars, and played a major role in developing the sugar and sweetener business in North America. Beyond his three decades in the food industry, he has been an active contributor to many community organizations, including Breakfast for Learning, a national charity that provides children with the nutrition they need to grow and learn.