December 1, 2005
OTTAWA - On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Herménégilde
Chiasson, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, presented the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to Ms. M. Eileen
Travis during a ceremony held yesterday, on Wednesday November 30th, at Shadow Lawn, in Rothesay, New Brunswick.
The appointment has been in effect as of October 29, 2004.
The following text is the official citation for Ms. Travis:
M. Eileen Travis, C.M.
Rothesay, New Brunswick
Member of the Order of Canada
Commitment, energy and enthusiasm characterize Eileen Travis' contributions to her community. The first woman president
of the Saint John Board of Trade, she has shared her vision and leadership with organizations such as Opera New Brunswick,
the Saint John Arts Council and the Research and Productivity Council of New Brunswick. As the Saint John Regional Librarian,
she was highly respected for expanding library services throughout the area and for promoting children's literacy through
various reading and tutoring programs.
A backgrounder on the Order of Canada is attached.
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Order 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 membershipCompanion, Officer and Memberhonour 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 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.
Miss Karen Kain, C.C., Chair, Canada Council for the Arts
Mrs. Judith A. LaRocque, C.V.O., Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage
M. L. Jacques Ménard, O.C.
Mr. Gilles Paquet, C.M., President, the Royal Society of Canada
Ms. Bonnie M. Patterson, Chairman of the Board, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Any group or individual is welcome to nominate deserving individuals as candidates for appointment.
Any Canadian may be nominated for the Order of Canada. The only exceptions are federal and provincial politicians and
judges, who may not be appointed while holding office.
Non-Canadians may be considered for honorary appointments.
There are no posthumous awards.
