Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 10, 2002
• Invested on: May 09, 2003

For over 40 years, he has demonstrated an exceptional dedication born of a sincere desire to help the community. Key to his opening of the Centre Épic were his vision, admirable determination, and experience in heading a small business. The largest of its kind in Canada, this internationally recognized Centre is dedicated to preventing heart disease and rehabilitating heart patients. He is founder, president and director general of the foundation that supports the Centre. A committed volunteer with a long history of involvement in social causes, he continues to assist various organizations within his community.