Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 15, 1995
• Invested on: May 08, 1996

At once lawyer, volunteer and impresario, he has made pivotal contributions to public service activities related to theatre arts. As a founding member and supporter of emerging groups like the Crest, Centre Stage, Tarragon and Augusta Theatres, he serves as a legal advisor as well as an active volunteer. He has also shown commitment to public service and the arts as Director of the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy's Imagine program and as a executive member of and consultant to the Canada Council.