Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 1, 1991
- Invested on: April 29, 1992
One of Canada's foremost legal scholars, this Osgoode Hall professor and academic constitutional lawyer has been a trusted advisor to senior government officials, at both federal and provincial levels, and various public bodies. He is respected for his impartial and knowledgeable judgements, regarding not only constitutional law but also taxation and trusts law. His writings, including the textbook, Constitutional Law of Canada, are frequently cited by the Supreme Court of Canada and have often influenced legal decisions.