Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 6, 1998
• Invested on: October 22, 1998

He has sung in some of Europe's finest concert halls in France, England, Belgium and Austria, to name just a few, as well as several major cities in the United States. His performances have earned him tremendous acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Thanks to his recordings of hymns, Christmas songs and operatic arias, we continue today to enjoy the talents of this renowned tenor who has brought honour to our country for more than twenty years.