April 1, 2004 OTTAWA – On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, Her Honour the Honourable Iona Campagnolo, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, will present the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to William Thomas Brown and Daniel E. McIvor during a ceremony to be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2004. The event will take place at 3:30 p.m., at Government House. The appointments are in effect since May 8, 2003.The citations follow (Annex A).Media interested in covering the event are asked to be in place no later than 3:15 p.m. and to contact Caroline McAndrews.A backgrounder on the Order of Canada is attached (Annex B).-30-Media information Caroline McAndrews Government House (250) 356-9499Lucie Brosseau Rideau Hall Press Office (613) 998-0287Public information The Chancellery of Honours (613) 993-3524 or 1-800-465-6890Annex AWilliam Thomas Brown, C.M. Vancouver, B.C. Member of the Order of CanadaWilliam Brown has generously shared his professional acumen for the betterment of his community and his province. Formerly at the helm of the investment firm Odlum Brown Limited, he was instrumental in developing the Vancouver Foundation into one of the country's largest philanthropic institutions. He has also volunteered his time to numerous other organizations, including the Nature Trust of British Columbia, the Vancouver Public Library and the Spencer Foundation for Young People.Daniel E. McIvor, C.M. Richmond, B.C. Member of the Order of CanadaThis aviation pioneer developed water bombing techniques that have saved thousands of acres of forest in British Columbia. With ingenuity, conviction and determination, Daniel McIvor revolutionized the means of putting out forest fires from the air with the introduction of the Martin Mars airplane in the 1960s. As chief pilot of Flying Tankers Ltd., he coordinated the transformation of these massive "flying boats" into water bombers that can accurately target fires in even the most remote mountain regions. This former bush and Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line pilot has also been inducted into the British Columbia and Canadian aviation halls of fame. Annex BOrder of Canada Backgrounder The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour. It is our country's highest honour for lifetime achievement. Three different levels of membership – Companion, Officer and Member – honour people whose accomplishments vary in degree and scope. Appointments are made on the recommendation of an Advisory Council, chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada. The Governor General is the Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order. Membership in the Advisory Council reflects the diversity and excellence in Canadian society. Certain Advisory Council members are appointed by virtue of their office; others are appointed to the Council for a fixed term to achieve a balanced representation of the various regions of the country. The current members of the Council are: The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada (Chair) The Honourable Thomas R. Berger, O.C. Mrs. Ruth Miriam Goldbloom, O.C. Mr. Richard Francis Haskayne, O.C. Mr. Alex Himelfarb, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Tom Jackson, O.C. Mrs. Judith A. LaRocque, C.V.O., Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage Mr. Peter MacKinnon.Chairman of the Board, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada The Honourable Antonine Maillet, P.C., C.C., O.Q. Mr. Gilles Paquet, C.M., President, The Royal Society of Canada Ms. Nalini Stewart,Acting Chair, The Canada Council for the Arts Any group or individual is welcome to nominate deserving individuals as candidates for appointment. Any Canadian can be nominated for the Order of Canada. The only exceptions are federal and provincial politicians and judges, who cannot be appointed while holding office. Non-Canadians can be considered for honorary appointments.
