He was the 1990 recipient of the Pearson Medal of Peace for his work in peacekeeping and was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2001 .
Thomson has founded many non-profits in Canada .
He was the 1990 recipient of the Pearson Medal of Peace for his work in peacekeeping and was made an Officer of the Canada     in 2001 .
Thomson has founded many non-profits in Canada .