Hosting an event such as the 2010 Games was a formidable logistical feat; however, the stamina to carry on well past the finish line should qualify as a gold medal performance. On behalf of the Government of Canada, thank you for the integral role you played in this very special chapter of Canadian history.
The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada
Peter M. Brown’s example is one of complete engagement in his community, his province and his country. He exemplifies citizenship. He contributes his intellectual curiosity, his business acumen. His commitment to Canada is unquenchable and is matched only by his generosity of spirit and boundless energy.
Gordon Campbell, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, former premier of British Columbia
Through your extraordinary dedication and selfless efforts, you are helping build healthier, stronger and more caring communities from coast-to-coast.…We at TELUS extend our gratitude for your significant contributions to our country both as a successful businessman and a devoted community leader.
Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS Corp.
I and thousands of others always were in awe of your talent and your amazing skills to create a business out of almost nothing and grow the companies and more importantly enhance the reputation of the business you served and invented. You overcame a lot of doubters over the years but you never betrayed your talents nor your own compass of values. Well done, Sir.
Michael St.B. Harrison, former president and CEO, MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier
What a wonderful icing on the magnificent cake of accomplishment you have built in all the communities, financial, industrial, governmental and social services in which you have participated. You are the very model of the sort of person Edmund Burke had in mind when he described the origins of democracy and civilization in the individual pursuit of excellence and the common good.
Michael Walker, founding executive director, Fraser Institute
Your business career, your achievements, and your contributions to the community are legendary. But what is so remarkable in my opinion: you have done it all and instead of being a stuffy old fart, you remain self deprecating and always a ton of fun.
Wayne Deans, cofounder, Deans Knight Capital Management
The difference between success and failure in the long term is not how you react in good times. It’s how you react in bad times.
I and thousands of others always were in awe of your talent and your amazing skills to create a business out of almost nothing and grow the companies and more importantly enhance the reputation of the business you served and invented. You overcame a lot of doubters over the years but you never betrayed your talents nor your own compass of values. Well done, Sir.
One man with passion is worth forty people who are merely interested.
What a wonderful icing on the magnificent cake of accomplishment you have built in all the communities, financial, industrial, governmental and social services in which you have participated. You are the very model of the sort of person Edmund Burke had in mind when he described the origins of democracy and civilization in the individual pursuit of excellence and the common good.
In 1986 I was vice-chairman of the World’s Fair, and chair of the UBC board at the same time. I’d done charity work before, but those two jobs changed my life.