Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 2019
• Invested on: April 13, 2022

Luigi Aquilini, C.M., O.B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Luigi Aquilini has significantly contributed to Canada’s economic landscape. Founder of Aquilini Investment Group and owner of the Vancouver Canucks NHL team, he came to Canada from Italy over 60 years ago and steadily established a diverse network of enterprises, ranging from real estate to renewable energy. Through his family foundation and the Canucks for Kids Fund, he has supported a multitude of organizations and charities related to health care, education, children and regional parkland.