Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1999
• Invested on: April 26, 2000

For more than thirty years, this distinguished mathematician has made significant contributions in his field. Professor at the University of Alberta and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, he was co-discoverer of a new area of mathematics. His work has influenced many areas of theoretical physics and has brought him national and international acclaim. Deeply committed to his students and his research, he is a role model for all aspiring mathematicians.