pgg wrightson is an agricultural supply business based in new zealand .

it was created in 2005 through the merger of pyne gould guinness ltd and wrightson limited and has its roots in a number of stock and station agencies dating back to 1861 .

it is one of the major suppliers to the agricultural sector in new zealand providing products such as seeds , grains , livestock , irrigation , farm equipment , insurance and financing .

although publicly listed in new zealand on the nzx , pgg wrightson has been majority owned by chinese-based agria corporation ( gro , nyse ) since 2011 .

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pgg wrightson has taken direct control of wool partners international ( wpi ) , with wpi trading from today as pgg wrightson wool .
pgg wrightson chairman sir john anderson acknowledged the contribution gould had made to pgg wrightson since agreeing to be managing director in february 2011 .
heartland nz repays nz $ 92 . 3 million of pgg wrightson finance bonds after acquisition of rural lender
the tauranga team also did well at pgg wrightson real estate ' s own national awards this week .
heartland nz repays nz $ 92 . 3 million of pgg wrightson finance bonds after acquisition of rural lender | urltoken
the tauranga team from pgg wrightson real estate has walked away from a national awards night with a big win .
heartland nz repays nz $ 92 . 3 million of pgg wrightson finance bonds after acquisition of rural lender
pgg wrightson is just over 50 per cent owned by small chinese firm agria corporation , which is led by guanglin lai .
pgg wrightson is establishing an office in beijing , aimed at delivering revenue and profit generating business for the company in china .
pgg wrightson is restructuring part of its dunedin operation , but the company will not say how many jobs are on the line .
merino growers have voted to buy pgg wrightson ' s half - share in new zealand merino for $ 7 . 625 million .
in 2011 pgg wrightson sold its finance division to heartland building society to create a single larger rural financing organisation . [ 4 ]
on 31 august 2011 , heartland acquires pgg wrightson finance , bringing significant impetus to heartland’s rural strategy and diversity to heartland’s asset base .
pgg wrightson ' s general manager of real estate peter newbold said he was
extremely proud
of the tauranga team for its win .
pgg wrightson seeds is part of pgg wrightson limited , which is one of new zealand ' s largest agribusinesses , with over 160 years involvement in new zealand agriculture . seeds have played an important role in the company since its founders imported english ryegrass into new zealand in the 1800 ' s to develop a seeds business . pgg wrightson seeds is a proprietary seed business that was formed in 2005 as a result of the merger of wrightson limited and pyne gould guinness limited . pgg wrightson seeds changed its name from wrightson seeds in 2009 . our objective is to enhance the profitability of farmers and growers by providing them with proprietary grass and forage seeds that provide high quality feed for improved animal performance .
the tauranga office of pgg wrightson real estate celebrate their big win at the real estate institute of new zealand ' s national awards . photo supplied
two employees have accepted voluntary redundancy at pgg wrightson ' s dunedin office , after completion of the first stage of a consultation process around restructuring .
following his exit , an ex gratia payment of $ 3 million by pgg wrightson to miles was revealed , raising the ire of the shareholders association .
the guard is changing at leading rural services firm pgg wrightson with chairman sir john anderson announcing his departure three months after the former managing director left .
ngai tahu holdings plans to take a $ 15 million cornerstone shareholding in pgg wrightson through its involvement in a joint venture with major chinese agriculture companies .
norgate then took pgg wrightson on a rough ride . it was he who provided the intellectual leadership behind the massive land buying associated with the pgg wrightson offshoot farming systems uruguay . this subsequently ran into trouble with the coalescence of a major drought and the 2008 global financial crisis . norgate also led the proposal for pgg wrightson to purchase a 50 % share in silver fern farms for $ 220 million . that too ran into trouble due to the global financial crisis .
a story in yesterday ' s bay of plenty times business section about the reinz awards should have included pgg wrightson as a bay of plenty - based winner .
tim miles , former managing director of pgg wrightson . miles received a $ 3m farewell payment after leading the company for less than three years . photo / simon baker
former pgg wrightson managing director tim miles received a $ 3 million payment when he unexpectedly left the company last year , according to the company ' s annual report .
pgg wrightson managing director george gould will stand down on august 31 , having stepped into the role at a time when the company was going through a rocky period .
gould said today that he was pleased to have been able to help pgg wrightson , particularly regarding the rural servicing business with which he had a long standing affinity .
pgg wrightson’s standardbred division has a position of unparalleled integrity and trust within the racing industry – we’re highly respected as advisers , valuers , sellers and insurers of bloodstock .
a challenging year for farmers is expected to be reflected in pgg wrightson ' s full - year result , the farm services company predicting a substantial drop in earnings .
pgg wrightson is selling its half - share in new zealand merino for $ 7 . 625 million , putting the company totally in the hands of its grower shareholders .
the last decade has been tumultuous for leading agricultural services company pgg wrightson . the current company was formed in 2005 with the merger of pyne gould guinness and wrightson . that merger was led by well - known agribusiness entrepreneur and former fonterra ceo , craig norgate .
pgg wrightson ' s decision to write off goodwill of $ 321 . 1 million has seen it report a $ 306 . 5 million loss for the year to june 30 .
the deal included heartland nz taking on pgg wrightson finance ' s debt covered by the extended crown retail deposit guarantee scheme until december 31 , including the bonds it ' s repaying .
regional manager of pgg wrightson real estate mike mccullough said he believed the diligence of the agents on the team and being new zealand ' s oldest rural brand gave vendors trust and confidence .
pgg wrightson has transferred the assets of the international wools of new zealand ( wnz ) and laneve brands to the wools of new zealand trust , a 100 % grower - owned entity .
pgg wrightson has recorded a net loss after tax of $ 30 . 7 million for the year ended june - a year which the rural services company has described as
defining
.
the result of mergers within the stock and station agency industry in new zealand , pgg wrightson can trace its obvious ancestry back to 1861 , with the establishment of wright stephenson & co .
bank wannabe heartland new zealand says it ' s repaying nz $ 92 . 3 million worth of maturing bonds it took on liability for following its recent acquisition of rural lender pgg wrightson finance .
farm services company pgg wrightson saw its first - half profit boosted 55 % to $ 4 . 8 million , but ongoing uncertainties in the agricultural sector prevail for the remainder of the year .
pgg wrightson is a leading provider to the agricultural sector offering a wide range of products , services and solutions to growers , farmers and processors in new zealand and internationally . regardless of whether you have been farming for years , are just starting out , or simply are interested in agriculture , pgg wrightson offers an unsurpassed range of products and services – all aimed at helping grow the country .
adrian has been involved with pgg wrightson real estate since 1998 , reaching the company’s exclusive top 20 in rural sales status shortly thereafter . since then , he has consistently won awards for national rural sales as well as the national cup for excellence in marketing . adrian’s leadership and success have ensured that pgg wrightson real estate appointed him branch manager of the thames office in 2005 and then the pukekohe branch in 2008 .
the pgg wrightson country cup is the premier competition over the region known as the canterbury country . the region includes clubs from the ellesmere and north canterbury sub - unions and the mid canterbury rugby football union .
one problem dating back to 2008 was pgg wrightson ' s plan to buy 50 per cent of meat processing company silver fern farms . that broke down after it failed to settle the first part of the $ 220m deal .
pgg wrightson has achieved a major change in fortunes , with a net profit after tax of $ 24 . 5 million for the year ended june , following the previous year ' s loss of $ 30 . 7 million .
by 2010 pgg wrightson was in dire financial trouble . norgate had to exit together with his key dunedin - based partner baird mcconnon . the eventual outcome was a fire sale to the chinese owned agria corporation , who in 2011 ended up as majority shareholders . now , more than three years later , agria is firmly in control , with four representatives on the eight person board , and with agria executive chairman alan lai also chairing the pgg wrightson board .
pgg - wrightson - controlled by singapore - based agria - has delivered a turnaround result from last year ' s first - half loss of almost $ 6 million for an after - tax profit of $ 3 . 1 million .
the proposed heartland bank will seek an extra $ 3 million to take its overall capital raising to $ 58 million , to go towards the $ 100 million purchase of listed pgg - wrightson ' s rural loan book , valued at up to $ 430 million .
agonline is the key source for livestock listings from around the country supported by our national network of pgg wrightson livestock agents . contact your local pgw livestock agent today and make sure you are up to date with the latest livestock listings and sales results from throughout new zealand .
pgg wrightson is one of new zealand’s leading agri - business companies – we have a deep knowledge in all rural , lifestyle and residential property categories including dairy , sheep & beef , forestry , grazing & finishing , specialist farms , viticulture , bare land and coastal property .
pgg - wrightson has agreed to sell its finance division ' s up to $ 430 million rural loan book to fledgling bank heartland new zealand for about $ 100 million , which includes capital raising of a minimum $ 55 million from private placement and a share purchase plan .
the christchurch - based company ' s capital value was underpinned when china ' s agria corp took a cornerstone stake in the company as part of a $ 250m recapitalisation . agria first announced it wanted a stake in pgg wrightson in 2009 and now owns just over 50 per cent .
pgg wrightson real estate is one of new zealand’s largest single full - service real estate companies . we have 35 dedicated offices nationwide and a sales team of over 150 sales agents . we are a national network of experienced locals , connecting people with property for generations of new zealanders .
heartland nz treasurer craig stephen told urltoken in august he was confident the building society ' s liquidity of nz $ 634 million would comfortably see it negotiate the end of the crown guarantee , which heartland nz is also in , for both the group ' s heartland nz and pgg wrightson finance liabilities .
the company said the highlights of sir john ' s time in the chair included the sale of the company ' s finance company , pgg wrightson finance , in 2011 to heartland bank , a refocusing of the company on its core operating businesses , repayment of core debt and a resumption of dividends .
browse through our online product range and place an order or enquiry through our onto farm service . for more information about any of the products here , or to enquire about a product not shown on our website , please contact your pgg wrightson representive , your local store or email onto farm with your enquiry .
pgg wrightson livestock facilitate many private on - farm auctions throughout the year . you can find upcoming livestock sales on agonline . simply filter your search to show on - farm sales or search by category of livestock . the details will show the location , date , time and an overview of what is on offer .
a non - executive director at the time , with a successful track record in rural servicing , particularly as a former managing director of pyne gould guinness limited , george agreed to be managing director of pgg wrightson to help stabilise the company as it re - focussed on its core business ,
anderson said in a statement .
pgg wrightson is a complex company , with interests in livestock selling , retailing , wool marketing , industry training , real estate , irrigation and seeds . they operate 99 stores and operate in 46 countries . in 2013 they grossed over $ 1 billion in earnings but their operating profit was only $ 46 million . many of their businesses are low margin .
pgg wrightson has a rich heritage of more than 160 years working alongside new zealand farmers to service their on - farm needs . our business today employs 2 , 100 people located throughout new zealand and in key regions within australia and parts of south america . we also have an agent network for key products which extends into south africa , north america , europe and china .
heartland nz says its subsidiary , heartland building society , will repay the maturing , unsecured bonds from cash reserves today . heartland nz , which was created through january ' s merger of marac finance , cbs canterbury and southern cross building society , completed the acquisition of about nz $ 465 million worth of pgg wrightson finance assets and nz $ 455 million worth of liabilities on august 31 .
one thing about which there is no doubt is that all of the agria companies and hence pgg wrightson are effectively controlled by alan lai . his control of agria corporation is itself achieved through yet another company , brothers capital ltd , of which he is sole director . it is an interesting example of how a relatively modest net asset base can be leveraged through multiple layers of holding companies to control a significantly sized operational company .
miles ' departure was the last of a rapid leadership shake - up at wrightson , with just one senior executive , who is based in south america , left from craig norgate ' s tenure as chairman .
the new chairman john anderson was brought in after wrightson raised $ 250 million to slash debt after its failed merger with silver fern farms , by installing chinese seed and agricultural research firm agria as a cornerstone shareholder .
i had an 80 acre rural lifestyle property with two titles to bring to market , and was not getting the service i was after using residential agents . i got in contact with pgg wrightson real estate and presented a variety of options to adrian . i found him to be very knowledgeable of the local market and opportunities . i ended up initiating a boundary adjustment and selling a small section to a neighbour , once again using a boundary adjustment . . .
his exit payment isn ' t far off the $ 4 million nz farming systems uruguay had to pay wrightson to cancel its management contract with the rural services firm , when singapore ' s olam international took control of the south american farm manager .
the big question for pgg wrightson is where do they go from here ? their agri - servicing division , based around their 99 stores , is somewhat caught in a time warp . the company has struggled for more than 15 years as to how to reinvent this part of the business . i recall a discussion with the then ceo some 15 years ago , where he told me that within five years wrightson ( as it then was ) would be a totally different business . but he could not tell me what that business would look like . in the years since then , there have been at least another five ceos plus de facto ceo craig norgate . this illustrates both the high level of churn and an underlying struggle to find the right strategy .
a key question is whether the seeds division , including the fully owned agricom subsidiary , should remain within the pgg wrightson conglomerate . if it were a stand - alone company , then it would almost certainly become an attractive target for one of the global seed companies . given that the company is already overseas - controlled , this could benefit shareholders , with no obvious downside for farmers . for comparison , the major local competitor in the seeds business is agriseeds , which is now part of the holland - headquartered barenbrug group
agria is itself an unusual company . the company website ( agriacorp . com ) states that their principal office is in shenzhen china . however , most of the directors appear to be either singapore or hong kong based . they are listed on the new york stock exchange , but are registered in the cayman islands for tax purposes . their major asset appears to be pgg wrightson , which is incorporated into the agria accounts as a subsidiary company . however , this ownership is actually held through majority interests in multiple additional layers of holding companies , including agria singapore and agria asia .
that was made up of the $ 3 million ex gratia payment , his base salary of $ 615 , 000 , and a short - term incentive bonus of $ 703 , 000 . his long - term incentive scheme , which involved 2 . 5 million wrightson shares , didn ' t add to the balance , as he had been extended a loan to pay for the stake .
for any new zealand - based long term shareholder , the journey has indeed been rough . back in 2005 , following the merger of pyne gould guinness and wrightson , the shares were valued at around $ 2 . 20 . in 2008 they rose to almost $ 3 , but then crashed badly . now , in mid 2014 , the shares are trading at a little above 40c . however , this is substantially above the 25 cents they reached in may 2013 .
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miles , who led the rural services firm for two - and - a - half years until october last year , was paid $ 4 . 3 million in the latest financial year .
agria has since taken control of the company in a $ 144 million partial takeover .
the shares fell 2 . 6 per cent to 38 cents in trading yesterday , and have sunk 27 per cent this year .
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frederic le cren and his brother , henry john le cren , were born in london , england . henry was baptised on 3 september 1828 ; frederic was born on 7 november 1835 . they were the sons of henry le cren and his wife , emma ann davies . their father was an exile from france , as also was their mother ' s grandfather .
from their greenwich home the brothers were sent to school at christ ' s hospital . henry then learned business in the city of london from the merchant banking house of frühling and göschen . he was engaged as an agent by the management committee of the canterbury association and came out to new zealand in the barbara gordon with his cousin , joseph longden , reaching lyttelton late in 1850 , just before the first four ships . in lyttelton he and joseph established an efficient store and accommodation agency . margaret fisher hunt , a scotswoman , came out from london to marry henry at lyttelton on 21 march 1853 ; they had seven children .
frederic went to australia and then joined his brother in new zealand in 1855 . by 1857 he had taken over the heathcote ferry , near christchurch . he married cecilia elizabeth mills in a religious ceremony on 19 november 1857 at heathcote and a civil ceremony on 24 november 1857 at christchurch . there were nine children of the marriage .
during the 1850s settlement extended to south canterbury . the total volume of trade increased , and coastal shipping was preferred to wagoning over the roadless plains and difficult , unbridged rivers . robert heaton rhodes , who had taken part in the southward migration , asked henry to establish a store at timaru , and to improve its supply by sea .
in 1857 henry sent captain henry cain to fulfil the rhodes ' s request , and to improve the arrangements for landing cargo at timaru , where there was then a difficult approach through rocks to a beach cramped by cliffs . already the rhodes ' s station , the levels , and the rudimentary timaru were placing considerable demands on the system of supply .
by 1858 , when timaru had grown but little , henry had a homestead , beverley , built on bare , rising ground overlooking the ships . when he and captain cain had got the landing service working effectively , margaret le cren came down with their first three children , who had been baptised at lyttelton . st mary ' s church ( anglican ) at timaru was built by 1861 , in time for the fourth child and subsequent offspring , and for many years the le crens were members and benefactors of that church .
helped by the efforts put into the landing service , timaru grew so rapidly in the early 1860s that , by 1864 , wool was shipped directly from timaru to london . the firm of h . j . le cren and company was engaged in that trade . it also acted as an agency , borrowing from financiers and lending to farmers .
in 1866 , the year of the overend and gurney failure in england , henry sold the goodwill of his business to miles and company . in the same year the government took over the landing service . miles and company continued the shipping and wool trade , retaining henry as manager for a while . the firm of george gray russell and company , established in dunedin since late 1864 , also set up a timaru branch . before henry had sold his business , george gray russell and company had been advertising for wool to ship home to potter wilson and company and was offering advances to growers . at some time after 1866 henry joined russell to form russell le cren and company .
during the late 1860s henry ' s astute business judgement made him a useful member of the timaru and gladstone board of works and the timaru municipal council . he also pursued land interests as a partner in simon ' s pass , peel forest and otaio stations . it was not until 1873 or 1874 that he sold beverley homestead , moved his completed family to london , and there joined russell in business , at 37 lombard street , to dispose of consignments from new zealand .
russell had found another trustworthy man to take charge of dispatching consignments from new zealand . he was john macfarlane ritchie , whom russell had originally recruited from his correspondent firm , potter wilson and company , in 1864 . ritchie had made good with george gray russell and company , dunedin , and in 1873 had been taken into partnership . george gray russell and company then became russell ritchie and company , and sent consignments from new zealand to the london firm of russell le cren and company . ( russell had wisely severed his connection with potter wilson and company before that firm became associated with the city of glasgow bank smash . )
in 1878 the recently formed national mortgage and agency company of new zealand limited took over russell ritchie and company and russell le cren and company . thus henry le cren contributed indirectly to the growth of another new zealand stock and station firm .
in the same year , 1878 , henry ' s wife died ; his daughter , margaret douglas , married philip , brother of george gray russell ; and the city of glasgow bank smash heralded a slump . henry withdrew from business and returned to timaru about 1880 , where he had bought another house that he renamed craighead . he died on 20 may 1895 . he was described in an obituary as ' a shrewd but upright and able businessman…in his grasp of financial questions he had few if any equals ' . well educated himself , he paid great attention to the education of his children , one of whom emulated his father by laying the foundations of another canterbury stock firm .
frederic le cren , sometimes underestimated , as younger brothers can be , engaged efficiently in several business opportunities that he found for himself , firstly at lyttelton , then at timaru . some of these business interests he shared with his brother ; in particular , his partnership in simon ' s pass station . like henry , he played his part in civic life : as a justice of the peace , and as a member or director of various public boards and councils at timaru .
when the timaru branch of the new zealand loan and mercantile agency company was established , frederic was selected as its manager , and held the post from 1875 almost until his death . starting at a time of inflation and over - optimistic borrowing , he had to apply the screw of retrenchment in the harsh 1880s , and after disastrous snows that afflicted the flocks of borrowers .
frederic died at timaru on 10 april 1902 . during his life he was bitterly and perhaps unfairly criticised in the letters of john macfarlane ritchie and the diaries of francis hayter . it would be more just to remember , with the writer of frederic ' s unsigned obituary , that he was a pleasant , genial character , ' good to get on with ' .
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former managing director tim miles made a surprise exit from the rural services company in 2010 at a period of underperformance .
gould then came on board as managing director in early 2011 , having already served as a director of the board .
anderson said gould had performed his task admirably and whilse the board would be sorry to see him leave , his tenure was for a fixed and relatively short period and for a particular purpose .
the value of the company has been under pressure for a period since the departure of miles , said to have resigned after being confronted by a board unhappy with his performance .
another to leave from that period was craig norgate , who as chairman wanted to drive more consolidation in the company .
the shares had been under pressure in recent years , but during early 2013 had crept up to around 48c . but since then they have gone back to a downward trend . this afternoon the shares were down 2 cents , or 6 . 25 per cent , at 30 cents .
according to the 2012 annual report , gould received a total remuneration package of $ 1 . 5m . he did not receive director ' s fees ; rather his remuneration was payment for managing director services .
when the press asked gould earlier this year if he had any plans to leave , gould gave no indication he was intending to step down .
he had also indicated he wanted to get the company back to core basics , rather than go down an acquisition trail that had been part of the previous management ' s strategy .
sir john anderson :
the business is now ready for its next phase of development and i think it ' s time for someone else to lead the board through this .
sir john , a distinguished banker and businessman , said yesterday he was stepping down as chairman of the board after the annual meeting on october 22 .
the board would appoint a new chairman after that meeting , the company said yesterday .
other directors are bruce irvine , trevor burt , guanglin ( alan ) lai , lim siang ( ronald ) seah , wai yip ( patrick ) sang , and kean seng u .
former managing director george gould left at the end of june . the annual report shows his salary package was $ 1 . 75 million for the year to june 2013 .
sir john was appointed in february 2010 to help sort out
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issues at the company after the 2005 merger which formed the business .
sir john said when he joined the board his focus was on establishing good governance and addressing the legacy issues faced by the company .
when i came to the chair in 2010 the business was dealing with the after - effects of both the 2005 merger which formed the business and the global financial crisis . in the last 3 and a 1 / 2 years we ' ve overseen work to stabilise the foundations of the business .
we ' ve fixed the balance sheet and invested in the operating systems , staff and infrastructure of the business . the business is now ready for its next phase of development and i think it ' s time for someone else to lead the board through this .
new chief executive , mark dewdney , praised the contribution sir john had made to the company .
sir john is one of new zealand ' s most distinguished business leaders as illustrated by his induction into the business hall of fame earlier in the year ,
dewdney said .
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harley norman hotchkiss , cc aoe ( july 12 , 1927 – june 22 , 2011 ) was a canadian business and community leader who was best known for his contributions to health and sports development in canada .

he was part of the consortium that brought the national hockey league 's atlanta flames to calgary in 1980 , and remained a part-owner until shortly before his death .

for much of that time , he was the team 's governor , and hence the public face of the ownership group .

he served as chairman of the board of the national hockey league between 1995 and 2007 , and was inducted into the hockey hall of fame as a builder in 2006 .

a graduate of michigan state university in 1951 and a geologist by trade , hotchkiss moved to calgary in 1951 and began a long career in the oil and gas industry .

he served as president of alcon petroleum into the 1960s , and started up his own companies , including sabre petroleum with long-time business partners byron and doc seaman .

his peers remembered him as an " icon " in the industry .

in 1980 , he joined with ralph t. scurfield , norman green , norman kwong and the seaman brothers to buy the flames and move them to calgary .

a noted philanthropist , the university of calgary 's hotchkiss brain institute is named in honour of his contributions .

he also supported hockey canada , investing in the growth of the sport across the country .

he was named an officer of the order of canada in 1997 , elevated to companion in 2009 , and named to the alberta order of excellence in 1998 .

in may 2012 , it was announced that a new neighbourhood in southeast calgary , hotchkiss , would be named after him .

in 2009 , harley hotchkiss along with paul grescoe wrote a memoir titled " hat trick - a life in the hockey rink , oil patch and community " .

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harley hotchkiss can now add hockey hall of fame inductee to his numerous honours .
harley hotchkiss , businessman , community leader , philanthropist ( born at tillsonburg , ont 12 jul 1927 ; died at calgary , alta 22 jun 2011 ) . harley hotchkiss was known as a
builder .
harley hotchkiss , former calgary flames part owner and calgary philanthropist has died at the age of 83 .
harley hotchkiss is a business and community leader who has made great contributions to health and sports development in canada .
a war veteran and scholar , harley hotchkiss moved west to begin a business career marked with passion and success .
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harley hotchkiss , 83 , passed away in his home on wednesday morning at 6 a . m . surrounded by family and friends .
stewart , j . d . m . . 2012 . harley hotchkiss . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .
former flames owner harley hotchkiss and calgary philanthropist was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 2006 . ( frank gunn / canadian press )
in 1997 , harley hotchkiss was appointed an officer of the order of canada . in 1998 , he was awarded the alberta order of excellence .
in a special column , calgary flames president and ceo , ken king , reflects on original flames owner , harley hotchkiss , who passed away this week .
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a geologist and the president of several petroleum companies , hotchkiss chaired the national hockey league board of governors . the university of calgary ' s hotchkiss brain institute is named in recognition of the contributions from the hotchkiss family .
the hockey fraternity is less with the passing of harley , but far greater for having had him .
harley hotchkiss , businessman , community leader , philanthropist ( born at tillsonburg , ont 12 jul 1927 ; died at calgary , alta 22 jun 2011 ) . harley hotchkiss was known as a
builder .
in calgary , where he made his home from the 1950s until his death , he is remembered for being a sincere , honourable , friendly , and family - oriented man .
as a flames owner and board member harley was a partner ' s partner . hard to believe the group could have assembled more like - minded people . thorough and meticulous with the material harley always made a meaningful contribution .
very much so ,
said harley , who particularly enjoys returning for a visit during the spring and fall .
premier ed stelmach remembered hotchkiss as a great mentor in a statement released wednesday morning .
i am deeply saddened by the loss of harley hotchkiss . he was a great mentor and counsel to me for many years , a man who consistently displayed qualities of integrity , grace and compassion . harley ' s handshake was a declaration of trust ; he was an honourable man , both wise and true .
the next morning , hotchkiss died at 83 after a long battle with prostate cancer .
as one of several owners of the calgary flames ' franchise , harley hotchkiss is used to experiencing excellence , but when you delve further into his biography , you quickly realize how extraordinary his story truly is .
hotchkiss had sold his flames shares , but last tuesday , bettman travelled to calgary and was supposed to be the surprise guest at a dinner honouring hotchkiss and his brain institute .
to the hotchkiss family : on behalf of the todd / bain / rossi . . .
hotchkiss was battling prostate cancer and died on wednesday , the team said on their website .
the owners of the calgary flames head home after their team ' s triumphant cup win in 1989 . pictured from left to right : harley hotchkiss , norman kwong , sonia scurfield , daryl seaman , byron seaman and norman green .
but he felt badly for hotchkiss as the business changed and players left for economic reasons .
those types of things really affected harley - because we had such a family atmosphere created by the flames ' owners . they really built something so solid that the fans of calgary could identify with and be a part of . harley was really responsible for that .
as he travelled home to alberta that night , one of the governors , murray edwards , couldn ' t help thinking of harley hotchkiss , whose quiet determination made it all possible and who lay close to death at home in calgary .
under the ownership group of which harley is part , the flames have twice been recipients of the campbell bowl as western division champions , and captured the stanley cup in 1989 . hotchkiss also contributed significantly to the creation of the international hockey centre of excellence for hockey canada . besides serving as the nhl governor for the calgary flames , hotchkiss also sits on the board of the hockey hall of fame and is the long - serving chairman of the national hockey league ' s board of governors . amidst all the accolades , harley hotchkiss can now add one more - honoured member of the hockey hall of fame in the builder category .
hotchkiss felt that one of the responsibilities of being successful was to give back to the community . in 2004 , the calgary brain institute became the hotchkiss brain institute in recognition of his support and contribution to health care and the neurosciences .
hotchkiss was one of six calgary businessmen who bought and moved the nhl ' s atlanta flames hockey franchise to calgary in 1980 .
it is unlikely the full scope of harley ' s commitment to the sport will ever be completely understood . he would be ok with that . but , you should know that his intellectual and material contributions are unparalleled , just as those of other original partners , doc and bj seaman , and his partners today . for instance , grassroots hockey owes a great debt to harley . many current nhl players got a start because of harley ' s contributions to hockey in canada . his only repayment is that we all share his passion for the game .
born in tillsonburg , ontario , hotchkiss earned a degree in geology from michigan state university after serving in the second world war . the bachelor of science degree spawned a career that has allowed hotchkiss to manage his own oil , gas , real estate and agricultural enterprises .
hotchkiss grew up on a farm in the straffordville area , attending four years of high school in tillsonburg . at the time , the school had around 250 students , recalled hotchkiss , who reminisced about that experience with former classmates , touching on some of their shared teachers .
we started growing tobacco when i was nine years old , and i ' ve picked millions of tobacco leaves ,
hotchkiss said .
hotchkiss was too ill to attend the dinner , so instead , the commissioner spent 2 1 / 2 hours visiting with him . as hotchkiss had said a few days earlier :
friendships are meaningful and , when you ' re in trouble , they are particularly meaningful .
beyond harley ' s commitment to his family , he has also contributed time and significant resources to his adopted city , which may reflect an innate sense of responsibility born and fostered at home .
in fact , the president journeyed down to ann arbor from calgary to woo young harley . they asked for a decision in a week - it took him a day to tell them he was coming .
in 1957 , a texas oilman named t . boone pickens travelled north to examine the western canadian sedimentary basin , and ran into hotchkiss at cibc .
flames ' president and ceo ken king described hotchkiss as distinguished .
he was just a real gentleman in the purest sense ,
he said .
it may come back to my rural upbringing ,
said hotchkiss , recalling a much - smaller community centred around family , school and church .
harley was a great partner and a special gift to the hockey world , business , his community and most importantly his family . his life should be a benchmark for us all ,
said edwards .
hotchkiss , who served as chairman of the nhl ' s board of governors from 1995 to 2007 , sold his minority stake in the flames this season .
we hit it off right from the first ,
says pickens , now an energy tycoon with celebrity status . after hotchkiss went into business for himself ,
we made a lot of money together . pickens took his friend on quail - hunting expeditions and eventually contributed $ 25 - million to the hotchkiss brain institute .
harley’s accomplishments in the oil patch , in hockey and in the community made a tremendous difference in the lives of many people and i consider it a privilege to have known him and to have called him a friend .
i realize at 82 that i ' m playing the 3 rd period . i enjoy the game and even though age brings some challenges , i have a few shifts left and i intend to play hard , like all of you , with a deep sense of appreciation . . . . . . . .
harley hotchkiss , march 10 , 2010 , speech accepting chamber of commerce award .
hotchkiss also played ball in tillsonburg during the 1943 season for a fellow favourite son , gerry livingston , who would load the entire team up in his automobile , which became a form of unofficial team bus . livingston gave hotchkiss a job for the sum of 35 cents an hour , hard , physical labour the latter was used to from his days on the farm . weekly board ran around $ 6 said hotchkiss , who spent a couple of months in tillsonburg prior to returning south for the tobacco harvest .
harley’s vision , his leadership , his integrity and his commitment to our game – particularly in canada – were key components in making hockey , and the national hockey league , as strong as they are today ,
added bettman .
harley and rebecca raised their children in calgary and have spent 60 years there , but have maintained contact with family and friends - a number of whom were on hand wednesday - in an area they still consider home on some level .
harley hotchkiss is also a member of the association of professional engineers , geologists and geophysicists of alberta , the canadian institute of mining and metallurgy and petroleum , the canadian society of petroleum geologists , the american association of geologists , the geological association of canada , the society of petroleum engineers of the american institute of metallurgical engineers , the calgary petroleum club , the ranchmen’s club , and the griffiths island club .
legendary texas oil tycoon t . boone pickens , who first shared office space in calgary with hotchkiss in 1959 , issued a statement saying he has lost his best friend .
mayor naheed nenshi spoke of hotchkiss and his impact on the city .
i know that i speak for many calgarians when i say that mr . hotchkiss was a hero in our city - a great philanthropist and true calgarian . his influence will be felt for many generations whether it is in industry , sport , or health care .
a man of integrity , fairness and generosity , harley hotchkiss has made outstanding contributions to our nation . as a trustee and chair of the alberta heritage foundation for medical research , and as founding sponsor of the hotchkiss brain institute , this highly esteemed business leader and philanthropist has helped fund cutting - edge innovations in medical research and education . through his support , these organizations have developed internationally renowned programs and initiatives , notably in the fields of neuroscience and mental health research . mr . hotchkiss is also a champion of hockey . his wise counsel and diplomacy were the hallmarks of his mandate as board chair of the national hockey league , and he has been a long - time supporter of minor hockey in canada . this is a promotion within the order .
hotchkiss served his country during world war ii as a member of the canadian merchant marine , returning home to both work in tobacco and eventually drive truck for a brother . coming out of hamilton one morning around 3 a . m . with a load of tobacco fertilizer , hotchkiss experienced an epiphany that would indirectly kick - start a meteoric rise .
he was a great mentor and counsel to me for many years , a man who consistently displayed qualities of integrity , grace and compassion . harley’s handshake was a declaration of trust ; he was an honourable man , both wise and true .
hotchkiss ( 3rd row , 5th from the left ) was instrumental in bringing the flames from atlanta to calgary in 1980 . nine years later , the team captured the stanley cup .
hotchkiss was a key architect of the new nhl economics that made it possible for the league to return to winnipeg and ensured the survival of all six ( now seven ) canadian teams .
hon . norman l . kwong , the former lieutenant governor of alberta , also sent their condolences to the hotchkiss family , remembering him as a warm , friendly , and generous person .
based in calgary , alberta where he has resided since beginning his working career , harley is a member of several professional societies in both canada and the united states relating to mineral and oil exploration . he has been named to the canadian petroleum hall of fame , the calgary business hall of fame and has been awarded honourary degrees from both his alma mater and from the university of calgary . harley also sits on the boards of several corporations , including the alberta heritage foundation for medical research and the foothills hospital board .
hotchkiss would graduate from the university of michigan with high marks and a bachelor of science degree in geology . he headed west and would go on to a distinguished business career in western canada .
the economic troubles caused a rift in the flames ownership , and hotchkiss worked to rejuvenate the group , bringing in edwards and some new faces . but the economic situation remained dire , as teams in winnipeg and quebec city moved south . working with commissioner gary bettman , hotchkiss persuaded nhl owners to adopt a
currency equalization program
that helped keep the flames viable until the dollar rose .
mr . hotchkiss has worked as a geologist , manager , and president for several petroleum companies . he has also pursued business interests in oil and gas , real estate , agriculture and professional sports .
by 1959 , hotchkiss was ready to run his own company , and found willing accomplices in a couple of savvy brothers , daryl ( doc ) and byron ( b . j . ) seaman .
joe nieuwendyk , the dallas stars ' general manager , had begun his nhl career with the flames in 1987 and said hotchkiss treated every one on the team as the member of an extended family .
i thought ' what the heck am i doing here ? '
he recalled with a smile . his wife rebecca was heading to nursing school , and in a way , harley wanted to keep up .
i just decided i have to get an education .
hotchkiss was inducted in 2006 into the hockey hall of fame under the builder category . in 2009 , he was promoted to a companion of the order of canada — the highest honour in the country .
they met for about 18 hours in chicago over a couple of days in january .
there was no rhetoric ,
linden recalls .
it was harley speaking from his heart about his community , his team and his beliefs , and we were speaking from our side .
he just loved calgary . he loved calgary with all of his heart and that ' s why the flames were so important to him ,
said paul grescoe , who helped hotchkiss write his memoirs .
rather than focusing simply on what their father has achieved , the hotchkiss family ( as many as 34 get together for christmas ) first credits their dad with being a very ' down to earth ' person .
harley norman hotchkiss was born in tillsonburg , ontario , in 1927 . after world war ii service in the canadian merchant marine from 1944 to 1945 , he graduated with high honours from michigan state university in 1951 with a bachelor of science degree in geology . the same institution awarded him an outstanding alumni award in 1989 and a distinguished hockey alumnus award in 1992 . he received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the university of calgary and was appointed an officer of the order of canada in 1998 .
his impressive life story and a resume of business success and community contribution which few can hope to equal is only the ' black and white ' , however says harley ' s son john , who represented he and his four siblings at the ceremony , spoking to the man behind the legend .
an external view may have considered his background as ' dirt poor ' hotchkiss conceded , but he considered himself fortunate , noting he was never hungry or cold - except perhaps when staying out too long playing sports .
i ' m so glad that i came to calgary a week ago to spend some time with harley . it was a visit that i will never forget . i was struck by his energy , his commitment to see various projects through , and his desire to celebrate life ,
pickens said .
as well as being a community leader , hotchkiss was one of a group of original six investors who purchased the atlanta flames and moved them to calgary in 1980 , from which base the team would win the 1989 stanley cup .
hotchkiss came to calgary at the best possible time - in the aftermath of the massive leduc oil strike , when all things were possible - although , he admitted later ,
i didn ' t know that at the time .
admiration and respect were provided to the fourth line player as well as the team ' s star . and while the game has changed during harley ' s time in it , his approach didn ' t . today ' s players appreciated the sincerity in his manner and truly believed he deeply cared for them , one and all .
hotchkiss died of cancer in 2011 . at the time of his death , prime minister stephen harper called him
a great canadian . as a hockey fan , i will forever be grateful for his role in bringing the flames to calgary .
it was a great honour for us to come and him to receive this award ,
concluded rebecca , expressing thanks for the effort the community had gone to , and noting having harley recognized on a plaque in a community park is something their children and those who come after are grateful for .
we just are thrilled .
harley was the consensus builder , the voice of reason in the whole process , and that ' s an untold story ,
edwards said on the night of the new york vote .
he provided sober second thought . if we hadn ' t had that , winnipeg would not be coming back in and we would have lost other canadian teams .
the town ' s population was around 3 , 500 in his day said hotchkiss , who fondly recalled his time here while en route for wednesday ' s favourite son ceremony . heading into a town whose population signs indicate significant growth , he was impressed by positive change .
in 1953 , hotchkiss joined the canadian imperial bank of commerce in the petroleum division . in 1959 , he formed his own company , alcon petroleum , and served as its president until 1967 . from 1976 until his death , he was self - employed and very successful in the oil and gas industry in alberta . in 2004 , he was inducted into the canadian petroleum hall of fame , which said at the time of his induction that hotchkiss had an
unwavering and unselfish commitment to the oil industry , and to the community in general .
mr . hotchkiss has also made great contributions to the health sector as a volunteer . at a time when alberta’s health system was undergoing tremendous change , his leadership and dedication helped raise awareness of the many exciting health initiatives occurring in calgary , and focused attention on positive outcomes .
hotchkiss was honoured with entry into the hockey hall of fame in the builder category . he is a member of the alberta order of excellence and received an honourary doctor of laws degree from the university of calgary and is also one of 165 companions of the order of canada .
as well , flames alumni were never far from his memory . they weren ' t alumni to him ; it was as though they never left the team . they won the stanley cup , competed for championships , and fought hard to even make the playoffs in some years . he was as grateful for them today as when they played . harley never ever forgot their special contributions .
it was mr . hotchkiss , the former nhl chairman and calgary flames co - owner , who had tirelessly fought for the survival of canadian nhl teams , and maintained dialogue with the players ' union during the dark days of a lockout that wiped out the 2004 - 2005 season .
in a place where people boast about their charity , hotchkiss did it quietly , tenaciously , and with an easy charm . he hunted and fished with hockey heroes and plutocrats , but at heart he was the ontario farm boy who grew up idolizing syl apps and the toronto maple leafs .
i went from maybe the most secure job in calgary to get right out in the cold water ,
hotchkiss recalled .
i had four young kids and no money . i ' ve often looked back and said ' how in the world did i do that ? '
harley hotchkiss has played a major role in the development of professional and amateur sport in canada . in 1980 , he participated in purchasing the national hockey league franchise that became the calgary flames hockey club . this led to the development of the international hockey centre for excellence in calgary through a commitment of $ 5 million by the flames’ owners . in conjunction with hockey canada and the canadian olympic team , the centre for excellence offers coaching clinics and videos , research in hockey development and sports injuries , and athletic scholarships to canadian universities . his long - standing services a chair of the national hockey league’s board of governors , has made him a strong supporter of canadian nhl teams in smaller - market cities .
hotchkiss was active in the national hockey league , serving as chairman of its board of governors from 1995 to 2007 . behind the scenes , he was rumoured to be a significant positive contributor during the most recent round of labour negotiations , representing the interests of canadian teams and by extension , fans .
during home games , he and becky were always planted firmly in their seats and never took their eyes off the game . he watched as fan , not as an owner . trips to the dressing room were rare . on special occasions or milestones , harley always made sure the player or players knew they were appreciated . his support was equally unwavering when times got tough . his practice was to support , never to criticize .
then came the bitter negotiations for a new players ' collective agreement , and a player lockout in the 2004 - 2005 season . as the two sides dug in , hotchkiss , as nhl chairman , was put in a room with trevor linden of the vancouver canucks , the head of the players ' association .
in his capacity as a member of the nhl ' s board of governors , hotchkiss was widely known for his fairness and integrity . in the mid - 1990s , he was instrumental in convincing the nhl to adopt a
currency equalization program
to help struggling canadian franchises when the canadian dollar was extremely weak .
in his book ,
hat trick
, harley used the hockey term to characterize and compartmentalize three of his four greatest passions - hockey , business and community . the fourth passion - and the most important to him - was family . this heartfelt subject was woven throughout nearly every page of his life story and every conversation . his immediate and extended family meant more than anything to him . he spoke lovingly and often about everyone in it .
loyalty was a big part of the hotchkiss credo . during his six two - year terms as nhl chairman , he forged a friendship with bettman that saw the often embattled nhl commissioner call him once a week , even after he ' d stepped aside from his duties on the nhl board , to inquire after his health .
hockey has long been a passion for the successful entrepreneur . a member of the michigan state hockey team while earning his degree , hotchkiss was part of the group that purchased the flames in 1980 and was instrumental in overseeing the construction of the pengrowth saddledome , built for the flames and also home to the 1988 winter olympics games .
hotchkiss was recognized throughout his life for his significant contributions to society . in 1997 he was made an officer of the order of canada ( promoted to companion in 2009 ) and in 1998 he was awarded the alberta order of excellence . he was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 2006 in the builder category . he received honorary degrees from michigan state and the university of calgary .
while hotchkiss was an extremely successful investor in the oil and gas business , he was best known for his role as a part owner of the calgary flames of the national hockey league . in 1980 , he led a group of investors who purchased the atlanta flames and moved the club to calgary , where they flourished , winning the stanley cup in 1989 . he later sold his share of the club in 2009 .
he was generous in giving $ 15 million and more to things like the [ hotchkiss ] brain institute . he was generous in his time when he was so busy doing other things to become chairman of the nhl when it was going through a terrifically bad period . he was generous with all the money he put out with doc seaman for the flames when they had a whole , long stretch of bad years .
said grescoe on wednesday .
hotchkiss grew up on a dairy and tobacco farm in southwestern ontario . he served in the second world war in the canadian merchant marine ( 1944 - 45 ) and then went on to michigan state university , where he played for the school ' s hockey team and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in geology in 1951 . he immediately got a job with canadian superior energy and moved to calgary , where he began his long and distinguished career as a businessman and citizen .
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ottawa—her excellency the right honourable michaëlle jean , governor general of canada , will preside over an order of canada investiture ceremony at rideau hall , on thursday , november 5 , 2009 , at 10 a . m . the governor general , who is chancellor and principal companion of the order , will bestow the honour on three companions , 11 officers and 21 members . the order of canada , our country’s highest civilian honour , was created in 1967 during canada’s centennial year , to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement , dedication to community and service to the nation . over the last 40 years , more than 5 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the order .
media interested in covering this event and interviewing recipients are asked to contact the rideau hall press office . a media schedule for the investiture ceremony , the list of recipients with citations , and a backgrounder on the order are attached . media information : annabelle cloutier rideau hall press office 613 - 993 - 2569 urltoken urltoken
9 : 15 a . m . : media arrive at rideau hall 10 a . m . : ceremony begins the governor general speaks the governor general presents the insignia ( members first , followed by officers and companions ) 11 : 30 a . m . : media interviews with recipients
m . azhar ali khan , c . m . , o . ont . / ottawa , ont .
h . wade maclauchlan , c . m . / west covehead , p . e . i .
the honourable herbert o . sparrow , c . m . / north battleford , sask .
ian vorres , c . m . / athens , greece and toronto , ont .
michael r . weir , c . m . , o . ont . / draper , ut , u . s . a . and bright’s grove , ont .
gail asper , o . c . , o . m . / winnipeg , man .
aa bronson , o . c . / new york , ny , u . s . a . and toronto , ont .
basil ( buzz ) hargrove , o . c . / mississauga , ont .
the honourable donald j . johnston , p . c . , o . c . / glen sutton , que .
the honourable frank mckenna , p . c . , o . c . , o . n . b . / cap - pelé , n . b . and toronto , ont .
raymond moriyama , c . c . , o . ont . / toronto , ont .
m . azhar ali khan , c . m . , o . ont . ottawa , ontario member of the order of canada
as a journalist and volunteer , azhar ali khan has dedicated his life to building bridges among canada’s multi - ethnic and multi - faith communities . as a columnist and member of the ottawa citizen’s editorial board , he wrote extensively about world affairs , raising awareness about international issues . he has also provided leadership and promoted unity as president of the ottawa muslim association and founder of the muslim coordinating council of the national capital region . in addition to serving as a judge on the immigration and refugee board , he provided valuable input to the commission on the citizens’ forum on canada’s future .
for more than three decades , gordon arnell has shown vision and leadership within the real estate industry and his community . chairman of the board of directors and a former president and chief executive officer of brookfield properties , he has been a mentor and role model for many young executives . he is equally well - known as a supporter of and contributor to many arts and educational institutions . over the years , the banff centre and the university of alberta have benefited from his dedication and support .
a leading medical researcher , michael baker has worked to further our understanding of cancer and to improve health care delivery in canada . he was instrumental in the creation of the university health network , in toronto , and helped it gain international recognition during his 16 years as its physician - in - chief . his clinical research has improved our understanding of leukemia and other cancers , and has led to modern treatments for these diseases . in addition , he helped create the leukemia research fund , served as president of the canadian cancer institute , and has volunteered in leadership roles with several other national health care organizations .
robert brown has contributed significantly to the development of the canadian aerospace industry . after holding several senior positions in the federal public service , he joined bombardier inc . , in 1987 . while he was president of bombardier aerospace—and , subsequently , its chief executive officer—the company became a leader in the regional jet and business aircraft markets and the third - largest civil aerospace company in the world . he is now president and chief executive officer of cae , a global leader in flight simulation technologies . also known for his community leadership , he has led fundraising campaigns for l’université de montréal , mcgill university , the united way and the canadian cancer society .
dinu bumbaru , c . m . montréal , quebec member of the order of canada
dinu bumbaru is a prominent leader in the promotion and protection of heritage , here at home and abroad . policy director at héritage montréal , he is extremely committed to making citizens , as well as public and political authorities , aware of the importance of our historical , architectural , natural and cultural heritage . former secretary general of the international council on monuments and sites , he also travels all over the world as a consultant . he makes recommendations regarding the reconstruction and preservation of cities that have been destroyed or devastated by war or natural disasters . an architect by training , he is also associated with a number of organizations that focus on urban planning , built heritage and the environment .
douglas cole , c . m . port sydney , ontario member of the order of canada
douglas cole is a key figure in the development of jazz in canada . an impresario , he nurtured young artists and provided critical performance experience . with canada’s longest - running jazz club , george’s spaghetti house , which he opened in toronto , and later with other clubs , he gave musicians the opportunity to experiment and hone their craft in a live - music setting . he also invited established musicians from other countries to perform with them in order to help further their development . as a result , many of our jazz greats were able to build careers in canada . known for his love of music and for his generosity , he also helped young musicians with financial assistance to further their academic education .
a pre - eminent researcher in sociology and family issues , robert glossop has helped shape social policy and influence significant changes to canadian family law . his research has focused on helping canadians understand how changing social and economic realities have altered the dynamics and broadened the definition of the family . during his three - decade career with the vanier institute of the family , he positioned this organization as a leading source of information on the evolution of the family in canada . through his advocacy and active participation in over 20 committees and groups , including the national forum on family security and the canadian council on social development , he has shown a deep and continuing commitment to enriching the lives of canadians .
arlene haché dedicates her time and energy to the welfare of canada’s northern citizens . one of the co - founders and executive director of the yellowknife women’s society / centre for northern families , she has spearheaded numerous programs that address issues such as drug and alcohol abuse , education , unemployment and child rearing . a tireless champion of social justice and human rights , she has also fought to raise awareness of the needs of the poor and disenfranchised . as well , she has lent her leadership skills to local , territorial and national associations , including the society against family abuse and the canadian mental health association .
dezsö horváth has enhanced canada’s international reputation for academic excellence . now in his fifth term as dean of the schulich school of business at york university , he was pivotal in establishing the school’s reputation as one of the leading educational institutions in the world . he pioneered north america’s first international mba program and established strategic academic partnerships with leading management schools around the globe . named international dean of the year in 2004 by the academy of international business , he continues to provide vision and leadership to many of canada’s future business leaders .
for more than 40 years , rudolph kriegler has been enhancing canada’s competitiveness in the high - technology sector . he was internationally recognized for his early research in silicon technology in the 1970s . he later conceived and implemented groundbreaking research and development in high - speed optical communications at nortel , where he became fellow emeritus . over the years he mobilized multi - partner stake holders among canada’s academic ranks , and was instrumental in the emergence of photonics research ontario and in the creation of the solid state optoelectronics consortium of canada .
a true “doctor without borders” , john lewis has consistently worked to provide care for people at home and abroad . a family physician in newfoundland for more than 30 years , he established numerous community - based medical services in remote areas of his province . he has provided leadership and guidance to generations of medical students and physicians at memorial university , and helped create innovative training programs such as the family practice discipline . throughout his career , and even in retirement , he has undertaken numerous locums in remote clinics in newfoundland , as well as in several african nations .
h . wade maclauchlan , c . m . west covehead , prince edward island member of the order of canada
wade maclauchlan has had a lasting impact on post - secondary education and economic development in his province and region . as president of the university of prince edward island ( upei ) , he has been instrumental in expanding the university and in promoting social and economic advancement by developing links between academia and the community . under his leadership , upei has secured investments for innovative projects , including the establishment of the national research council’s institute for nutrition and health . a renowned legal scholar , he has transferred his skills to bettering the broader community through his involvement with institutions such as the public policy forum , the atlantic provinces economic council and the association of universities and colleges of canada .
michael marrus is internationally renowned for his contributions to the study of modern european history . through his teachings and research , he has advanced scholarship on the history , causes and consequences of the holocaust . the author of several award - winning books , he was appointed a member of the international catholic - jewish historical commission to examine the role of the vatican during the holocaust . professor at the university of toronto , he was the inaugural holder of the chancellor rose and ray wolfe chair of holocaust studies .
a renowned trombonist and composer , ian mcdougall has had a distinguished career as a musician , bandleader and teacher . at home with both classical music and jazz , he has written compositions for symphony orchestras , chamber choirs , jazz bands and for special events such as the commonwealth games . highly regarded by his peers , he is a top - ranked studio musician , has served as leader of a variety of jazz groups , and has been principal trombone in numerous others . professor emeritus at the university of victoria , he was instrumental in developing a jazz program there . he is also an esteemed and dedicated mentor whose students now rank among the top trombonists and teachers in the country .
a respected authority on oral history and african history , james morrison has made lasting contributions to his province and to the field of historical research . he has had an enduring impact on nova scotia’s multicultural heritage through his volunteer work with the pier 21 society and museum . there , he contributed to the development of educational programming and exhibitions , many of which are based on the stories of families and individuals who emigrated to canada , landing at pier 21 in the halifax port . he also developed the first canadian university course in oral history and has written many books chronicling nova scotia’s history .
victor power has steadily served his community and the greater region of northern ontario for more than 40 years . as the longest - serving mayor of timmins , he spearheaded several successful initiatives to create new economic opportunities , including revitalizing the downtown core and founding the timmins economic development corporation . a vocal and active leader working on behalf of all northern ontarians , he served as president of the federation of northern ontario municipalities , and as chairman of the northeastern ontario mayors action group . he has also given generously of his time to several community organizations , including the timmins district hospital foundation .
the honourable herbert o . sparrow , c . m . north battleford , saskatchewan member of the order of canada
herbert sparrow has made lasting contributions to farming in canada and to his hometown of north battleford . a senator for 37 years , he was responsible for the publication of soil at risk : canada’s eroding future . this highly influential report led to significant changes in farming practices in canada and abroad , and serves as a model for sustainable agriculture . a farmer and businessman , he is also actively involved in his community , and has undertaken numerous projects aimed at battling hunger and poverty , and helping persons with disabilities . among his many initiatives , he founded a school for children with special needs , as well as a successful school lunch program , helping to ensure the well - being of youth in his community .
ian vorres , c . m . athens , greece and toronto , ontario member of the order of canada
ian vorres has long been a prominent figure in bilateral relations between canada and greece , as well as a patron of the arts . a former art critic for the hamilton spectator , he organized the first major exhibition of byzantine art in canada . he is the creator and president of the vorres museum of contemporary greek art and folk art , an important cultural centre in greece . the first canadian citizen to be elected mayor of a town in greece , he is also the former president of the hellenic canadian association and a former board member of the canadian mediterranean institute . as well , to encourage young people to pursue academic studies in greece , he has founded fellowships at queen’s university and at the university of toronto . the governor general invested mr . ian vorres into the order of canada at a ceremony in athens , during her recent state visit to the hellenic republic .
a highly successful consulting engineer , henry wakabayashi has devoted 50 years to infrastructure improvements throughout british columbia and beyond . founder of pacific liaicon ltd . , he has helmed many major projects such as the vancouver sky train , the expansion of the vancouver international airport and the metro vancouver drinking water treatment program . more recently , he has been involved with the expansion of the vancouver convention and exhibition centre , and has provided senior advisory services to the vancouver organizing committee for the 2010 olympic and paralympic games . he is also active within british columbia’s japanese community , fostering canadian - japanese cultural exchange through the momiji garden project and the nikkei heritage centre .
william wall is a dedicated and compassionate physician whose surgical and clinical proficiency have benefited many canadians with end - stage organ disease . professor of surgery at the university of western ontario , he established canada’s first liver transplant program at the london health sciences centre , where he is director of the multi - organ transplant program . in this role , he has promoted excellence in research and patient care , as well as public awareness and support for organ donation . widely respected by his peers , he served as president of the international liver transplantation society .
michael r . weir , c . m . , o . ont . draper , utah , u . s . a . and bright’s grove , ontario member of the order of canada
as one of our country’s most successful golfers , mike weir has been a goodwill ambassador for canada and a role model for the sport . since turning professional in 1992 , he has won several major tournaments and was the first canadian to win the prestigious masters in 2003 . his charitable activities are as notable as his golfing accomplishments . despite his busy schedule , he has been steadfast in his commitment to raising awareness of , and funds for , a number of children’s causes over the years . in 2004 , he established the mike weir foundation to assist children in need .
gail asper , o . c . , o . m . winnipeg , manitoba officer of the order of canada
gail asper infuses every community - building enterprise she undertakes with vision , determination and enthusiasm . a renowned volunteer , arts advocate and fundraiser , she has made outstanding contributions to cultural and charitable organizations at the local , provincial and national levels . she holds positions as a director of canwest global communications and president of the canwest global foundation as well as being the president of the asper foundation . it is in that capacity that she has tirelessly championed the establishment of the canadian human rights museum , which will showcase our nation’s commitment to recognizing , promoting and celebrating human rights .
the david chadwick smith chair in economics at queen’s university , robin boadway is one of canada’s leading public finance economists . for over 30 years , he has had a significant impact on public policy in canada through his research and writings dealing with federal transfer payments and the federal equalization program . widely sought after for his expertise , he has advised federal and provincial government bodies and has conducted research on behalf of international organizations such as the world bank , the organization for economic co - operation and development , and the royal commission on the economic union .
aa bronson , o . c . new york , new york , u . s . a . and toronto , ontario officer of the order of canada
canadian contemporary art has been greatly enriched by the avant - garde , satirical and provocative works of aa bronson . as a member of the internationally renowned trio , general idea , and as a solo artist , he has challenged and moved us with a body of work that ranges from critiques of popular culture to pieces on hiv / aids and healing . for decades , he has influenced generations of artists around the world , and is highly regarded for his contributions as an arts writer , editor and curator , and as co - founder of the artist - run centre , art metropole , in toronto .
a respected leader in the aboriginal community , victor buffalo played an instrumental role in the samson cree nation becoming the first aboriginal nation in canada to gain control of its natural resource revenues . he then took the lead in establishing peace hills trust , the first and largest aboriginal - owned financial institution in canada , which helps to ensure financial stability and support for future generations of samson cree . through his involvement in a variety of organizations , notably the national aboriginal economic development board and the aboriginal program at the banff centre for management , he has greatly contributed to the social and economic development of his community .