Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 1996
• Invested on: November 13, 1996

His vision has led to the creation of not only Memorial University's Department of Sociology and Anthropology, but also its Institute for Social and Economic Research, a globally respected scholarly publication house. By consolidating existing resources and attracting intellectuals, he stimulated the evolution of a vibrant community of Canadian social scientists and nurtured the development of the specialty across the country.