Member of the Order of Canada

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

He has had a significant influence on Canada's shipping industry over a long and formative period of time, serving as the first Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard and President of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority. As the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, he continues to bring recognition to Canada, as a proponent of global standards for maritime safety and pollution prevention.