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OHBA Members Honoured

A pair of OHBA members have recently been invested into the Order of Ontario, with another receiving a promotion within the Order of Canada. Here’s the rundown of a trio we are proud to call our own.

Michael DeGasperis

A well-respected philanthropist, business and community leader, Michael DeGasperis, founder and president of Arista Homes, celebrates over 25 years as one of Ontario’s premier developers and home builders. A visionary for improved access to health care, his leadership has raised millions of dollars for numerous health institutions across the province. Thanks to his concept, as well as brokering approvals and land purchases on behalf of the City of Vaughan, Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital is in the final stages of construction.

Carlo Fidani

Carlo Fidani, a prominent figure in Ontario’s real estate community, believes in the transformative power of philanthropy. Chairman of the Orlando Corporation in Mississauga, Mr. Fidani directs his giving to health-related causes, making landmark and often anonymous donations that have had a significant impact on the province’s leading science and medical facilities. Areas such as access to radiation treatment, education of doctors and breakthroughs in cancer treatments have benefited from his generosity.

Peter E. Gilgan

Peter Gilgan has been promoted within the Order of Canada to the status of officer. Mr. Gilgan was acknowledged for his innovative leadership in Canada’s construction industry, and for his philanthropic support of initiatives in health care, education and athletics. As the founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes, Canada’s largest new-home builder, he both creates and invests in many communities across the country. He has supported health care and educational institutions, notably endowing the new Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. Additionally, he funded the restoration of the hockey rink at Maple Leaf Gardens as Ryerson University converted the historic complex into an athletic facility.