Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1999
• Invested on: February 09, 2000

President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University and a former President of the Council of Ontario Universities, he has always demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to higher education. As a Professor of Economics, his research has contributed to our understanding of the historical economic factors that have influenced the development of northern Aboriginal societies. Despite his demanding schedule, he continues to be an active member of several Boards including the National Ballet School of Canada.