Nicole Brossard, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
Officer of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to literature as a poet, novelist, essayist and publisher.
Sylvia R. Cruess, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
Officer of the Order of Canada
For her pioneering contributions to medical education.
James A. Dosman, O.C., S.O.M.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Officer of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the advancement of agricultural health and safety in Canada.
The Honourable René Dussault, O.C., O.Q.
Québec, Quebec
Officer of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the advancement of law and the promotion of equality, as a jurist, professor and senior public servant.
Angela Enright, O.C.
Victoria, British Columbia
Officer of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to the field of anesthesiology in Canada and the developing world.
Clément Gosselin, O.C.
Québec, Quebec
Officer of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the fields of robotics and mechatronics, notably for his work on parallel mechanisms and articulated robotic hands.
Linda Hutcheon, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Officer of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to the fields of literary criticism and theory.
Anthony Edward Thomas Lang, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Officer of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the field of movement disorders, notably for advancing the therapeutics of Parkinson’s disease.
Maurice McGregor, O.C., C.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
Officer of the Order of Canada
For having pioneered and championed the field of health technology assessment in Canada, and for his leadership in medical education and cardiology.
Shelagh Rogers, O.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Officer of the Order of Canada
For her contributions as a promoter of Canadian culture, and for her volunteer work in the fields of mental health and literacy.
Mary Vingoe, O.C.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Officer of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to the theatre community in Canada as a director and actor.
Harry Walsh, O.C.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Officer of the Order of Canada
For his dedication to criminal law in Canada for more than 70 years, and for his advocacy against the use of capital punishment.
Patricia Aldana, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to children’s publishing in Canada and around the world.
Marthe Asselin-Vaillancourt, C.M., C.Q.
Saguenay, Quebec
Member of the Order of Canada
For her dedication as a champion of various causes, including violence against women, assistance for victims of violence, and the well-being of seniors.
Bernard Blishen, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For his role in advancing sociology as an academic discipline, as well as the sociology of medicine in Canada.
Robert Bourdeau, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the field of visual arts as an artist-photographer.
Ronald Caplan, C.M.
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the protection of Cape Breton Island’s history and culture as a writer, editor and publisher.
Marc Chouinard, C.M.
Memramcook, New Brunswick
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the development of music, the arts and Acadian culture, and for promoting French-language culture.
The Honourable Erminie J. Cohen, C.M.
Saint John, New Brunswick
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to improving the lives of women and children in New Brunswick, and for her social activism as a senator.
Anthony and Elizabeth Comper, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Members of the Order of Canada
For their commitment to the community at large as active volunteers and philanthropists.
Paul D. Copeland, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions as an advocate for human rights and social justice.
Ollie Currie, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions as a volunteer to the development of young swimmers regionally, nationally and internationally.
Pierre Fréchette, C.M., C.Q.
Lévis, Quebec
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions as an emergency physician, particularly for his leadership role in Quebec’s aeromedical evacuation program.
Monique Giroux, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to the promotion of French song in Canada and abroad as a radio broadcaster, producer and journalist.
David Halliday, C.M.
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For advancing the field of astronomy, notably through his leadership in the design and construction of some of the world’s largest telescope observatories.
Robert D. Hare, C.M.
White Rock, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to forensic psychology and the study of psychopathy.
Hanny A. Hassan, C.M.
London, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to promoting understanding between cultures and religions as a long-time volunteer.
Michael Hayden, C.M., O.B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to our understanding of Huntington’s disease and other genetic disorders as a physician-scientist.
Martha Lou Henley, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For her patronage of music and the arts in Canada.
Ellis Jacob, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the theatrical entertainment industry as a business leader.
Gilles Julien, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Member of the Order of Canada
For his innovative contributions as a driving force in social pediatrics.
Jamie Kennedy, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For his promotion of Canadian cuisine and the use of organic, sustainable and locally sourced foods.
Derek Key, C.M., O.P.E.I.
Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to improving community and social services throughout Prince Edward Island.
Camille Limoges, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the development and direction of research in Canada as a science and technology historian.
Trevor Linden, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For his ongoing sportsmanship and community engagement as a respected leader both on and off the ice.
M. Joy Maclaren, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions as a volunteer and philanthropist, notably in the areas of post-secondary education and social service.
John McLaughlin, C.M., O.N.B.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to cultivating innovative public policy discussions in New Brunswick and for his leadership as president of the University of New Brunswick.
Howard (Howie) W. Meeker, C.M.
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario and Parksville, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to hockey as a broadcaster and coach to players across the nation.
Gwyn Morgan, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta and North Saanich, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions as a business and community leader and as a philanthropist.
Daniel Nestor, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario and Nassau, Bahamas
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions as an ambassador for the sport of tennis, as well as for his community and charitable activities.
Rudolph (Rudy) North, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to environmental conservation as a committed volunteer and philanthropist.
Eric Peterson, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the performing arts as an actor and writer.
Shirley Post, C.M.
Peterborough, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to improved health care for children.
Terrence Punch, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the development and popularization of genealogy in the Atlantic provinces.
Charlene M.T. Robertson, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to the field of neonatal and pediatric intensive care in Canada.
Jennifer Simons, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to the promotion of peace and disarmament as a philanthropist, volunteer and professor of international studies.
Tricia Smith, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For her leadership in amateur sport in Canada and abroad, and for her advocacy of athletes and women in sport.
Mavis Staines, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For her commitment to the education and well-being of individuals in the field of dance.
Beth Symes, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions as a champion of women’s rights in the legal profession.
Robert H. Taylor, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Member of the Order of Canada
For his humanitarian contributions to improving medical services and surgical care in underserved populations of the world.
Robert C. P. Westbury, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions as a leading community volunteer and as a champion of education and the arts.
Edwina Wetzel, C.M.
Conne River, Newfoundland and Labrador
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to developing a modern education system on the Conne River Reserve, which incorporates the community’s Mi’kmaq language, history and cultural traditions.
Christopher Wiseman, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to the development of creative writing as a poet and professor.
Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the centrepiece of the Canadian Honours System, and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country.
Motto and Levels
The Order of Canada’s motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM(They desire a better country). Her Majesty The Queen is the Sovereign of the Order, and the governor general is the chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order.
Companion – Post-nominal: C.C.
Recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement and merit of the highest degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large
Officer – Post-nominal: O.C.
Recognizes a lifetime of achievement and merit of a high degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large
Member – Post-nominal: C.M.
Recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity
Insignia Description
The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre, which bears a stylized maple leaf circumscribed with the motto of the Order, DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM(They desire a better country), surmounted by St. Edward’s Crown.
Eligibility
All Canadians are eligible for the Order of Canada, with the exception of federal and provincial politicians and judges while in office. The Order’s constitution permits
non-Canadians to be considered for honorary appointments. They may be considered for outstanding achievement that reflects honour on Canada and/or lifetime contributions to humanity at large. There are no posthumous appointments.
Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievement, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Usually, promotions are considered five years after the first appointment.
Nominations
Any person or group is welcome to nominate a deserving individual as a candidate for appointment to the Order of Canada. Appointments are made on the recommendations of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada, an independent council chaired by the chief justice of Canada. Members of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada 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