Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 18, 2001
- Invested on: August 31, 2002
A well-known philanthropist and patron of the arts, she continues her outstanding volunteer work on behalf of numerous cultural, social and health care organizations. An honorary trustee of the Royal Ontario Museum, she serves as director of many organizations, including Opera Atelier and Telefilm Canada. As Chairperson and long-time volunteer of the Canadian Foundation for Aids Research (CANFAR) she has raised awareness of the broad and complex issues surrounding HIV infection and AIDS. A pillar of Canadian society, she continues to improve the quality of life of her fellow citizens. This is a promotion within the Order.