Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1996-05-09
Invested on: 1996-11-13
Thanks to the perseverance and dedication of this brilliant businessman and great baseball fan, the city of Montreal was able to hold on to the "Expos" franchise. This initiative not only made it possible to maintain the Olympic Stadium facilities, but also created many jobs. Despite a heavy workload, this generous individual regularly lends his assistance to a variety of charitable organizations.