1981 - Appointed Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

1987 - Appointed Justice of the Peace for the Province of Nova Scotia

Gary has been an Arbitrator with the Better Business Bureau since 1984 and a CAMVAP Arbitrator since its inception in 1994 (ret'd).

Admitted to Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Ontario and the Family Mediation of Canada in 1991

        Awards and Recognitions

Province of Nova Scotia Human Rights Award

Solicitor General of Canada Crime Prevention Award

Canada Volunteer Award Certificate of Merit

Nova Scotia Community Service Award

Public Legal Education Certificate of Appreciation

Better Business Bureau Certificate of Appreciation

Air Canada Heart of Gold Award

Canadian Bar Association Public Legal Education Award

John Howard Society Certificate of Appreciation

Volunteers in Correction Certificate of Appreciation

Youth Alternative Society Certificate of Appreciation

Canada Volunteer Income Tax Program Certificate of Appreciation