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Widely-admired for his gentle humour and kindness, Pachter is known for his remarkable imagination in choosing his subjects, many of which are inspired by contemporary events and national institutions; for his recognizable style, freshness of colour, and good-natured titles. His outstanding talent and unselfish love for Canada were recognized when he was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1999 and promoted to the rank of Officer in 2011. He also holds an honorary doctorate from Brock University. However, Pachter’s interest in Fort York doesn’t end with his paintings. In 2009 he was a member of a jury that chose the winning design for the new Visitor Centre, now under construction. And when the Fort York branch of the Toronto Public Library, being built currently on Bathurst Street
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