He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on April 6, 2006 and invested on May 4, 2007 from the Canadian Governor General for his services for his Canadian Theater and Drama. He was a renowned actor and an esteemed artistic director. In addition to performing roles in many theaters, film and television productions, he earned a reputation as an artistic director willing to take risks and able to challenge and motivate actors. The Stratford Festival of Canada, as well as the Citadel and Neptune theaters, flourished under his skillful directorship. He also co-founded the Young Neptune Company travelling troupe, which has reached over 350,000 students across Nova Scotia. His talent and passion have contributed to the development and strengthening of performing arts communities across the country.