Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 21, 2020
- Invested on: December 01, 2022
Peter Daniel Alexander Jacobs, C.M.
Westmount, Quebec
A distinguished professor at Université de Montréal, Peter Jacobs is regarded as a pioneer in the field of landscape architecture. With a career spanning 45 years, he established effective strategies to advance sustainable principles in the design of large-scale development. An advocate for environmental responsibility, he is renowned for his critical research on issues affecting natural and architectural conservation. A published author and former chair of multiple government initiatives, he spearheaded the growth and recognition of landscape architect as a profession in Canada.