Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: December 15, 1980
- Invested on: April 08, 1981
Since returning to Vancouver in 1976, after ten years in the Senate, and an earlier period as President of the National Liberal Party, he has devoted himself to community endeavours. His particular commitment has been to the Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, which today flourishes as one of the best of the United World Colleges.