the Board of Directors of Baycrest Health Sciences. His previous board appointments have included the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Waterfront Toronto and the Innovation Institute of Ontario. He also served as Honorary Chair of the Brookfield Institute Advisory Board. Personal Life Levy is a known motorcycle enthusiast. Ryerson University Magazine reported in its winter 2015 issue that Levy “likes to go on trips that last for days and that don’t have any precise destination.” He rode his motorcycle across central and western Canada, from Toronto to Vancouver, in the summer of 2022. Awards and Honours Order of Canada In November 2020, Levy was amongst 114 new appointments to the Order of Canada as an appointed Officer, “for his exceptional leadership as an education administrator and for promoting student entrepreneur incubators on university campuses across the country.” Honorary Doctorates Levy has been bestowed three honorary doctorates in the past from three Canadian universities including: A Doctor of Laws (LLD) from York University in 1999. A Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Lakehead University in 2018. A Doctor of Laws (LLD) from Mount Allison University in 2019. Accolades An article by Toronto Life magazine, called the "Ryerson Revolution", describes in detail how Levy has taken the initiative since starting as president to improve Ryerson University, by purchasing Maple Leaf Gardens, shutting down Gould Street and a space sharing agreement with AMC Theatres, creating an urban campus, instead of the more traditional closed-off university campus. He was the driving force behind the Digital Media Zone (DMZ) which opened in April 2010. It is a multidisciplinary workspace for research and learning, home to both entrepreneurial companies and industry solution-providers. With access to overhead, business services, and a rich network of contacts, entrepreneurs and researchers can accelerate product launches, and contribute to Canada's success in the digital economy. It has taken over three floors at the AMC Complex building. In 2015, Levy was the subject of a viral video produced by Ryerson University custodian Bob Skelly. Controversies In 2006, Levy sparked controversy by defending the decision of Ryerson's Awards and Ceremonials Standing Committee of the Academic Council to award an honorary degree to Margaret Somerville, who is noted for her opposition to same-sex marriage and gay families. He explained that while Ryerson University did not agree with Dr. Somerville's views, revoking the award would be counter to freedom of speech and the right to expression.