Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 11, 2017
- Invested on: September 06, 2018
Saeed Mirza, C.M.
Verdun, Quebec
Saeed Mirza has made lasting contributions to sustainable infrastructure in Canada and abroad. Professor emeritus of civil engineering at McGill University, he specializes in the sustainable design and management of urban infrastructures. His work has been instrumental in restoring and preventing large-scale urban decay. Furthermore, in proposing a national infrastructure policy for Canada, he is helping to make our built landscape safer and more durable. A generous mentor and volunteer, he is deeply involved in educating the public about infrastructure issues through the media.