Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 25, 1990
• Invested on: April 17, 1991

He is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Canadian history yet he does not seek public recognition for his business acumen nor for his most generous but quiet support of the arts, education and charitable endeavours. Former Chief Executive Officer of Laidlaw Transportation Limited, he has consistently dedicated his efforts to fostering the development of projects which will provide better programs, services and facilities for the residents of the Hamilton area, and has been particularly benevolent to McMaster University.