He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on October 27, 1993. He was invested in February 16, 1994. He was a York University professor, he is widely recognized for his scholarly work on the history of the Canadian labur movement and Jewish Canadian history. His writings and lectures have helped us to appreciate the rich and diverse roots of our country, and broadened our understanding of the contributions generations of immigrants have made to Canada.