Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1992
• Invested on: April 21, 1993

Founder of Canada's first institutional brokerage company, this Toronto financier contributes generously to his community and to the country. He is especially supportive of the educational and cultural radio station CJRT-FM, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and the National Ballet of Canada. In addition, he has established international foundations dedicated to the "development of learning and international understanding".