Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 1997
• Invested on: May 07, 1998

In the very early days of the Canadian pop music scene, he rose to the top of the charts. He proved to Canadian artists that it was possible to pursue a career in the recording industry without leaving Canada and still enjoy international success. Throughout his thirty-five-year musical career, he has given boundless time, enthusiasm and talent to various telethons across the country. He helps raise millions of dollars every year for a host of non-profit charities and organizations.