Awards
In recent years Owen has received recognition from many organizations, including B.C. Health Officers, Simon Fraser University, Lions International, Rotary International, the Brotherhood Inter-Faith Society, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, the Richard J. Dennis Drugpeace Award (New York) and the Canadian Criminal Justice Association.
He currently sits on the boards of Ovarian Cancer Canada, Opportunity International, the Salvation Army and Vancouver International Airport. In the past few years, he and his wife Brita have travelled to drug policy reform conferences in Canada, Europe, the United States and Afghanistan.
In the spring of 2008, Owen was named a Member of the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour.
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