Congratulations to Dr. Boyd Upper

From the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Presentation to Dr. Boyd Upper

“Dr. Upper has been a long time advocate for Canada, Ontario and our community.  Over his professional career, he advised Prime Ministers and provincial leaders and dedicated himself to improving the health of all Canadians. Starting in 1959, he helped to develop the proposal for a national health care system in Canada. At home in Mississauga, Boyd is best known for his community activism.  The focus of his efforts has been on improving air quality in Mississauga.  He has been one of the most vocal and knowledgeable proponents of reducing local emissions and has successfully influenced local and provincial government to make improvements. Dr. Upper has sat on a number of committees to make our community’s voice heard, including the Clarkson Airshed Advisory Committee, the Petro Canada Public Liaison Committee and the Southwest GTA Air Quality Task Force Community Advisory Committee, to name a few. Dr. Upper received the Diamond Jubilee Medal for his lifetime of work to improve the health of Canadians, protect our local community and pass that legacy on to future generations.”

Congratulations Uncle Boyd!