June 29, 2007
OTTAWA Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced today 71 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include seven Companions (C.C.), 17 Officers (O.C.), and 47 Members (C.M.). Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date.
This year marks an important anniversary for the Order of Canada. It was created on July 1, 1967, and has since become the centrepiece of our country's System of Honours. 2007 is a celebration of 40 years of outstanding achievements and excellence in all sectors of society.
On the recommendation of the Advisory Council of the Order of Canada, the Governor General is pleased to announce the following appointments:
COMPANIONS
The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, P.C., C.C.
Ottawa, Ont., and Shawinigan, Que.
Politics
Purdy Crawford, C.C.(Promotion within the Order)
Toronto, Ont.
Industry/Commerce/Business
The Honourable Barnett J. Danson, P.C., C.C.(Promotion within the Order)
Toronto, Ont.
Voluntary Service
Rock Demers, C.C. (Promotion within the Order)
Montréal, Que.
Arts/Film
The Honourable Charles D. Gonthier, C.C.
Outremont, Que.
Law
The Honourable Frank Iacobucci, C.C.
Toronto, Ont.
Law
Preston Manning, C.C.
Calgary, Alta.
Politics
OFFICERS
Bertha Clark, O.C.
Athabasca, Alta.
Social Service
Tom Cochrane, O.C.
Toronto, Ont.
Arts/Music
Paul Corkum, O.C.
Ottawa, Ont.
Science
The Honourable William Hoyt, O.C.
Fredericton, N.B.
Law
Molly Johnson, O.C.
Toronto, Ont.
Arts/Music
Leon Katz , O.C.
Ottawa, Ont.
Engineering
Edward A. Lyons, O.C.
Winnipeg, Man.
Health Care
Michael P. MacLear, O.C.
Toronto, Ont.
Communications
Alistair MacLeod, O.C.
Windsor, Ont.
Arts/Writing
Carolyn McAskie, O.C.
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. and Wakefield, Que.
Public Service
Derek Oland, O.C.
New River Beach, N.B.
Industry/Commerce/Business
Miles Richardson, O.C.
Vancouver, B.C.
Social Service
Robbie Robertson, O.C.
Los Angeles, C.A., U.S.A. and Toronto, Ont.
Arts/Music
Ginette Lemire Rodger, O.C.
Nepean, Ont.
Health Care
Jane Stewart, O.C.
Montreal, Que.
Science
Pamela Wallin, O.C.
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. and Wadena, Sask.
Communications
Kenny Wheeler, O.C.
London, U.K. and Toronto, Ont.
Arts/Music
MEMBERS
Jean-Baptiste (John) Arcand, C.M.
Saskatoon, Sask.
Arts/Music
Chrystine Brouillet, C.M.
Montreal, Que.
Arts/Writing
Elizabeth (Libby) Burnham, C.M.
Toronto, Ont.
Social Service
Jean C. Chiasson, C.M.
Pointe-Brule, N.B.
Industry/Commerce/Business
Joan Craig, C.M.
Halifax, N.S.
Voluntary Service
Alexander (Al) Davidson, C.M.
Ottawa, Ont.
Public Service
Mary Dawson, C.M.
Ottawa, Ont.
Public Service
Flora Dell, C.M.
Moncton,N.B.
Voluntary Service
Robert Doyle, C.M.
Stratford, Ont. And Halifax, N.S.
Arts/Stage
Maria K. Eriksen, C.M.
Calgary, Alta.
Health Care
John Fanning, C.M.
Dundas, Ont.
Arts/Music
Bunny Ferguson, C.M.
Edmonton, Alta.
Voluntary Service
William Fitzgerald, C.M.
St. Anthony, N.L.
Health Care
J. Barry French, C.M.
Oakville, Ont.
Industry/Commerce/Business
Ronald Gillespie, C.M.
Dundas, Ont.
Science
Terrance Gillespie, C.M.
Halifax, N.S.
Heath Care
Muriel Gold, C.M.
Montreal, Que.
Arts/Stage
Charlotte Gray, C.M.
Ottawa, Ont.
Heritage/Writing
Doreen Hall, C.M.
Toronto, Ont.
Arts/Music
Robert H.A. Haslam, C.M.
Okotoks, Alta.
Health Care
The Honourable Lynda Haverstock, C.M., S.O.M.
Regina, Sask.
Public Service
Brent Hawkes, C.M.
Toronto, Ont.
Social Service
Peter A. Howlett, C.M.
Westmount, Que.
Voluntary Service
Beryl Ivey, C.M.
Toronto, Ont.
Philanthropy
Zbigniew Kabata, C.M.
Nanaimo, B.C.
Science
Laurent Lapierre, C.M.
Montreal, Que.
Education
Ronald Edward Lawless, C.M.
Beaconsfield, Que.
Public Service
Jon Lien, C.M.
Portugal Cove, N.L.
Science
Patricia (Ann) MacCuspie, C.M.
Truro, N.S.
Education
Douglas MacPhee, C.M.
New Waterford, N.S.
Arts/Music
Robert R. McEwen, C.M.
Toronto, Ont.
Industry/Commerce/Business
Thomas W. Noseworthy, C.M.
Calgary, Alta.
Health Care
Elizabeth Parr-Johnston, C.M.
Chester Basin, N.S.
Education
Jean E. Portugal, C.M.
Scarborough, Ont.
Arts/Writing
Lola Rasminsky, C.M.
Toronto, Ont.
Education
Donald B. Rix, C.M., O.B.C.
Vancouver, B.C.
Industry/Commerce/Business
Leon Rooke, C.M.
Toronto, Ont.
Arts/Writing
Kent Stetson, C.M.
Montreal, Ont. and Marshfield, P.E.I.
Arts/Writing
Jeff Turnbull, C.M.
Ottawa, Ont.
Health Care
Jim Vallance, C.M.
Vancouver, B.C.
Arts/Music
H.P. Daniel (Sandy) Van Ginkel, C.M.
Toronto, Ont.
Architecture
Timothy Vernon, C.M.
Saanichton, B.C.
Arts/Music
Fredrick A. (Fred) Walsh, C.M.
Berwick, N.S.
Voluntary Service
Michael R. Weir, C.M.
Draper, U.T., U.S.A. and Toronto, Ont.
Sports
Howard White, C.M., O.B.C.
Madeira Park, B.C.
Communications
Wilfrid Wilkinson, C.M.
Evanston, IL, U.S.A. and Trenton, Ont.
Voluntary Service
Clara Will, C.M.
Toronto, Ont.
Education
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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 civilian 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. Members of the Advisory Council reflect the diversity and excellence in Canadian society. Certain members are appointed by virtue of their office; others are appointed for a fixed term to achieve a balanced representation of the various regions of the country.
The current members of the Advisory Council are:
· The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada (Chair)
· Dr. Patricia A. Demers, President, Royal Society of Canada: The Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada
· Mr. Tom Jackson, O.C.
· Ms. Karen Kain, C.C., Chair, Canada Council for the Arts
· Ms. Judith A. LaRocque, C.V.O., Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage
· Dr. Daurene E. Lewis, C.M.
· Mr. Kevin Lynch, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet
· Mr. L. Jacques Ménard, O.C.
· Ms. Bonnie M. Patterson, Chair, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
· Dr. Patricia Baird, O.C., O.B.C.
· Mr. J.E. (Ted) Newall, O.C.
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.
