Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For his accomplishments as a business leader and for his extensive community engagement.


Robert Harding’s financial acumen has been a boon to his community. A businessman, philanthropist and volunteer, he guided one of Canada’s largest financial corporations for more than 20 years, and has been the driving force behind a number of community endeavours. He has also chaired several boards of governors in public institutions, notably the Hospital for Sick Children, the United Way of Toronto, and the University of Waterloo, which have all benefited from his leadership and generosity.