Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 27, 2000
• Invested on: February 28, 2001

Founder and President of the Caledon Institute of Social Policy, he has played a significant role in the area of Canadian welfare legislation, including the development of the National Child Benefit Program. He has served as Director of the National Council of Welfare and was a member of the Ministerial Task Force on Social Security Reform. His contributions have helped to forge and to shape Canadian social policy.