Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 1997
• Invested on: February 04, 1998

He has worked in both the public and private sectors in Canada and abroad. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the largest communications company in Canada, he is renowned for his talent as a businessman, and is highly regarded by his colleagues for his moral and ethical approach to his work and for the consideration he shows for his associates. He has also had an impressive record as a Canadian diplomat in Tokyo and as Deputy Minister of Industry in Ontario. Despite his numerous professional responsabilities, he has been involved in many fund-raising activities and volunteers his time to help the community.