Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 1997
• Invested on: October 22, 1997

A generous philanthropist, he created a foundation to help develop entrepreneurial skills and self-sufficiency among Canadian youth. He also conceived and co-founded The Executive Development Institute at McGill University. As a result of his initiative, the Institute merged with the Montreal Board of Trade to form the Management Institute, which has had a positive impact on the Business Administration program, bringing students and business people together in a dynamic learning environment.