Citation

Mr. Donald C. Archibald

    Deceased

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  Member of the Order of Canada

         Awarded on: October 23, 1997
        Invested on: February 4, 1998

This Ontario meteorologist played a significant role in the introduction of scientific observation practices which led to the development of modern Canadian weather forecasting and analysis. His successful drive to establish a meteorological reporting network for the original Western Air Mail Weather Service was later expanded to include remote Commonwealth air training bases. He was a leader in the creation of a string of weather stations in Canada's high Arctic which greatly improved our aerial ice reconnaissance and defence capabilities.

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The photo, in black and white, was published in the Fall 1998 issue of Zephyr, with the following citation:

Congratulations are extended to Donald C. Archibald who was awarded the Order of Canada by the Governor-General Romeo LeBlanc for his achievements in meteorology. This honour recognized Mr. Archibald's career with the Meteorological Service of Canada (now AES) which spanned from 1930 to 1971.  Mr. Archibald played a significant role in the development of modern Canadian weather forecasting and analysis. He was also instrumental in the creation of a string of weather stations in Canada's Arctic which greatly improved the nation's aerial ice reconnaissance and defence capabilities