Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 29, 1987
• Invested on: October 28, 1987

This Toronto chartered accountant was instrumental in establishing the Czechoslovak Association of Canada (C.A.C.) and currently serves as its National President. A political refugee himself, he has been diligent in promoting Canadian multiculturalism and, in conjunction with the C.A.C., has given aid to numerous refugees.