Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 25, 2009
• Invested on: June 18, 2010

As a surgeon and administrator, Mahmood Naqvi has introduced major improvements to health care services for the people of Cape Breton. His many accomplishments include the creation of intensive care, coronary care, vascular and renal dialysis units at the Sydney Hospital. As well, he helped pioneer the use of laparoscopic surgery in Nova Scotia, and was instrumental in the development of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and in establishing a regional cancer care centre. Highly respected for his tireless work in recruiting physicians and specialists to practice in Cape Breton, he continues to be an inspiring mentor and leader.