Winnipeg entrepreneur and founder of transport giant Paul’s Hauling Ltd., Paul Albrechtsen, was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, January 24, 2018.
At a ceremony held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Mr. Albrechtsen was recognized as one of Manitoba’s outstanding business and philanthropic leaders.
“President and CEO of Paul’s Hauling, he arrived in Canada from Denmark over 60 years ago and established a trucking company that has grown to become one of the leading bulk transport services in western Canada. In addition, he established a foundation that, over the years, has supported a wide variety of projects benefiting Manitobans, including St. Boniface Hospital, the Reh-Fit Centre, Assiniboine Park Conservancy and the United Way of Winnipeg.” (Source: Rideau Hall, 2018)
When a heart attack many years ago required him to receive care at St. Boniface Hospital, Albrechtsen saw an opportunity to make a difference.
A visionary and philanthropist, Albrechtsen has dedicated $7 million through St. Boniface Hospital Foundation in support of pioneering medical research.
His cumulative contributions make him the most significant donor in St. Boniface Hospital’s nearly 150-year history. In recognition of his generosity and leadership, St. Boniface Hospital’s Research Centre was renamed the St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre in 2015.
“I believe the future of health care lies in medical research where we can find innovative, new ideas to solve age-old problems,” Albrechtsen said.
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About the Order of Canada: Created in 1967, the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Close to 7 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. (Source: Rideau Hall, 2017)