Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 19, 2022
• Invested on: May 02, 2024

James Malcolm West, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec

Jim West has made invaluable contributions to Canada’s musical landscape. Founder and president of Canada’s largest independent jazz record label, Justin Time Records, and of Wild West Artist Management, he has championed talent across the country and around the world for over four decades. He has played an essential role in music governance through his involvement with non-profit organizations, including FACTOR and the Canadian Independent Music Association, and is admired as a leading figure and generous mentor in the record industry.