Order of Canada

Dr. Morris L. Barer, C.M. Professor Emeritus, UBC School of Population and Public Health
Vancouver, British Columbia

Recognized for his leadership and groundbreaking research in health services policy.

Dr. Sally Thorne, C.M. Professor Emeritus of Nursing
Vancouver, British Columbia

Recognized for her extensive contributions to the practice and discipline of nursing, as a researcher, academic and leader.

Dr. Paul Joseph Dubord*, O.C. Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology
Vancouver, British Columbia

Recognized for his contributions to ophthalmology and for his tireless humanitarian work on the international stage, notably in India.

*passed away in 2022

Allen Charles Edward Eaves, O.C., O.B.C. Professor Emeritus of Medicine
Vancouver, British Columbia

Recognized for his leading business acumen in the biotechnology industry and for his advancement of cutting-edge stem cell and leukemia research.

Eva-Marie Kröller, C.M., Professor Emerita of English Language & Literatures 
Vancouver, British Columbia

For her contributions to the appreciation of Canadian writing, and for her achievements as an educator.

David Frederick Ley, O.C., Professor Emeritus of Geography
Vancouver, British Columbia

Recognized for his ongoing and substantial contributions to the field of human geography.

Pitman Benjamin Potter, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Law
Vancouver, British Columbia

Recognized for his precedent-setting scholarship in the field of Chinese legal studies, and for his dedication and service to his community.

Pieter Cullis, O.C., Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Vancouver, British Columbia

For his contributions to the advancement of biomedical research and drug development, and for his mentorship of the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs.

Donald Chisholm McKenzie, O.C., M.S.M., Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology and Family Practice
Sidney, British Columbia

For his expertise in sports medicine and for his seminal research on the effectiveness of exercise as an intervention for breast cancer patients.

Walter N. Hardy, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy
Vancouver, British Columbia

For his pioneering contributions to the fields of particle physics, materials science and high-temperature superconductivity, as a distinguished theorist and experimentalist.

B. Lynn Beattie, C.M., Professor Emerita of Geriatric Medicine (2005)

For her poineering contributions to the filed of geriatric medicine in Canada and abroad

Izak Benbasat, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Commerce and Business Administration (2017)

For his role in the development of the field of management information systems (MIS) and for his mentorship of generations of MIS scholars. 

John Challis, O.C., Obstetrics and Gynaecology

For his seminal contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, and to health research and innovation in Canada and abroad.

Priscilla Edson Greenwood, C.M., Professor Emerita of Mathematics (2000)

For her contributions to the fields of statistics and mathematics, and for her pioneering work in probability theory.

Stanley Hamilton, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Commerce and Business Administration (2004)

For his contributions to business education in Canada and abroad, and for generously supporting Vancouver’s arts scene.

Recipient of the "President's Award of Distinguished Service by UBC Emeriti" in 2018.

Carol Perl Herbert, C.M., Faculty of Medicine

For her contributions to the fields of clinical and academic medicine, as a family physician, medical educator, researcher and administrator.

Robert Krell, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry (1996)

For his contributions to our understanding of mass ethnopolitical violence, and for his advocacy on behalf of Holocaust survivors.

John H. McNeill*, C.M., Dean Emeritus of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2004)

For his contributions to cardiovascular pharmacology and for his pioneering research that linked cardiac disease and diabetes.

*Passed away in 2023

The Honourable Lynn Smith, O.C., Faculty of Law

For her extensive and pioneering contributions to the Canadian legal system as a lawyer, academic and judge.

Ray Cole, Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (2017): Member of the Order of Canada

Ray Cole’s pioneering and sustained research provided the foundation for the field of environmentally responsible architecture. He is renowned for contributing to the development of green building assessment and regenerative building design tools in Canada. Over the course of his 40-year academic career at the University of British Columbia, this passionate and intellectually challenging professor inspired generations of environmentally aware and globally active architects. His legacy has resulted in Canada’s international recognition as a leader in green building design.

Donald Mavinic, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering (2017): Member of the Order of Canada

For his contributions to environmental engineering science and technology in Canada, notably in the areas of liquid wastewater and residuals management.

Arthur (Skip) Ray, Professor Emeritus of History (2007): Officer of the Order of Canada

For his contributions as a historical geographer and expert witness in Aboriginal land claims.

Peter Suedfeld, Professor Emeritus of Psychology (2000): Officer of the Order of Canada

Peter Suedfeld’s groundbreaking research expands our notions of resilience and transcends academic fields. Professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia and a prolific writer, he is internationally acclaimed for documenting previously ignored positive psychological and physical effects of extreme and challenging environments. His work has taken a critical look at the impacts on humans experiencing polar isolation, space exploration, sensory deprivation, decision making during international crises, and such traumatic experiences as genocide. He is highly regarded both as a mentor and active member of his community.

Jim Zidek, Professor Emeritus of Statistics (2004): Officer of the Order of Canada

For his contributions to mathematical statistics and for his leadership in expanding the field in academia and government.

Jim Zidek was a member-at-large at the UBC Association of Professors Emeriti from April 2011 to April 2014.

Veronica Strong-Boag, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies (2013)

For her activism, for her prolific career as a historian and for her research that has made the history of women an integral part of the study of history in Canada. 

Mark Thompson, C.M., Professor Emeritus of Commerce and Business Administration (2002)

Mark Thompson has helped improve working conditions in Canada. Professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s business school, he has advanced the field of industrial relations and is known as an expert in public-sector collective bargaining. A well-regarded arbitrator in labour-management disputes, he has been engaged in public discussions related to labour issues, employment standards, workplace health and safety, and the legal frameworks governing negotiations. His work has played an important part in influencing public policy in Canada.