Timothy MacDonald of Ideal Supply Appointed to the Order of Canada

Tim MacDonald

On June 29, 2018 the Governor General of Canada announced that Timothy E. MacDonald C.M. of Stratford, Ontario was appointed to the Order of Canada.

Mr. MacDonald, President of Ideal Supply, has supported and led numerous community organizations, and co-founded the Arctic Research Foundation which was instrumental in finding the Franklin Expeditions lost ships.

The citation posted by Rideau Hall reads:

Timothy E. MacDonald C.M., Stratford Ontario

For his leadership in business and community initiatives in southwestern Ontario, which have contributed to the economic and social vitality of the region.

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