Eric Sprott appointed to Order of Canada

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Author: Investment Executive

Sprott chairman honoured for philanthropy

Eric Sprott, founder and chairman of Toronto-based Sprott Inc.. is among the new appointments to the Order of Canada recently announced by the Governor General of Canada.

Sprott was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions as a philanthropist, notably in the areas of health care, education and international development.

"Eric and his family are committed philanthropists who give back to the community through their generous support of a number of worthy causes," said Peter Grosskopf, CEO of Sprott, in a release.