Member of the Order of Canada

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

He has entertained Canadians for more than five decades as a comedian, musician and script writer, performing on radio, television and the stage. His unique down-home charm has tickled the funny-bones of children of all ages and his audiences have ranged from troops serving overseas to world leaders. His home town of Burlington has benefited from his generous voluntarism, and he has raised funds for worthwhile organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Easter Seals Society.