Companion of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-11-19
Invested on: 2019-07-04
James Arthur, C.C.
Toronto, Ontario
James Arthur has broadened our understanding of mathematics in its most fundamental form. With exemplary dedication and gifted insight, the University of Toronto professor has made transformative contributions to number theory, notably to its trace formula. Renamed the Arthur-Selberg formula in his honour, it has become an integral tool now used in the practice of primary mathematical areas, the effect of which has been profound. Recipient of the 2015 Wolf Prize, Dr. Arthur is renowned for his academic and professional leadership.