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Order of Canada MentorshiP program launch (Excerpt from the Governor General’s blog, published on www.citizenvoices.gg.ca)
They are off! On June 5, in Toronto, our team of 50 was launched. 25 young Canadians were paired with 25 members of the Order of Canada. You could feel the energy in the room: so much enthusiasm, generosity and excitement! I loved to see how well everyone got along and how they were so keen to begin the discussions and the mentoring process. Mentors and mentorees alike talked about this unique experience which will make such a difference in their lives and broaden their horizons so much.
The young Canadians chosen, in large part by Youth in Motion, all share a deep commitment to their communities, a will to excel, boundless energy and ideas, and a desire to get the most out of this partnership with their mentors, who have so much to share with them. The mentors get to discover the youthful Photo: Sgt Éric Jolin © Rideau Hall enthusiasm of their charges; they are already impressed with what they have accomplished so far and their desire to make a difference in the world. The partnerships are remarkable, and the friendships are bound to last Her Excellency the Right Honourable a lifetime, as evidenced by the participants’ profiles. These happy few share Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. their discussions, aspirations and goals on www.citizenvoices.gg.ca. You will Governor General of Canada surely find it a source of inspiration.
Order of Canada MentorshiP program participants Photo: Sgt Éric Jolin © Rideau Hall
First Row (left to right): Roger Mondor, C.M., Cassandra Fong, Chrissy Crowley, Barbara Ann Brink, C.M., Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., René Villemure, Marlene Bertrand, Bilaal Rajan, Natalya Alonso, Aleema Jamal Second Row: Jack Chiang, C.M., Jacqueline Ng, Brendan Manoakeesick, Marie-Hélène Dufour, Scott Oldford, Pierre Viens, O.C., Gabriel Rodrigue, Jacques Duchesneau, C.M., Sundeep Randhawa, George Zukerman, O.C., Arthur John Hanson, O.C., Ostap Hawaleshka, C.M., Mark Blackwell, David Godri, Aaron Hakim, Nikhita Singh, Prashanthi Baskaran, Laxmi Parthasarathy, Jerri Clout, The Honourable Laurier Lapierre, O.C. Third Row: John C. Risley, O.C., Tom Jackson, O.C., Ben Gulak, Fred Smithers, O.C., Lorne Trottier, C.M., David Hill, C.M., The Reverend Brent Hawkes, C.M., Josianne Gosselin-Dubois, Adam Wheeler, Taddes Korris, Bobby Jo Bodnar, Linda Haynes, C.M., Cynthia Baxter, C.M., Sean Husband, Rémi Quirion, O.C., Harry Black, Mark Angelo, C.M., Craig Kielburger, C.M., John Honderich, C.M., Roland Gauvin, C.M. Absent: Margaret-Ann Armour, C.M., André J. Galipeault, C.M.
page 1 Order of Canada Investiture ceremony April 11, 2008, at Rideau Hall Photo: MCpl Serge Gouin © Rideau Hall Photo: MCpl Serge Front row (left to right): Yoshio Senda, C.M., Zbigniew Kabata, C.M., Sister Margaret Smith, C.M., Joan Craig, C.M., The Honourable Lynda Haverstock, C.M., The Honourable Frank Iacobucci, C.C., Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., His Excelleny Jean-Daniel Lafond, C.C., Purdy Crawford, C.C., T. Kenneth Thorlakson, C.M., Marie Chouinard, O.C., Lola Rasminsky, C.M., Chrystine Brouillet, C.M. Second row: Clara Will, C.M., Libby Burnham, C.M., Arthur B. MacDonald, O.C., Derek Oland, O.C., Robert Doyle, C.M., Charlotte Gray, C.M., J. Barry French, C.M., Jean C. Chiasson, C.M., Muriel Gold, C.M., Paul Corkum, O.C., Robert R. McEwen, C.M., Tony Aspler, C.M., Mary Dawson, C.M., Hélène-Andrée Bizier, C.M., Jane Stewart, O.C. Third row: Jim Vallance, C.M., John Arcand, C.M., Miles Richardson, O.C., Craig Kielburger, C.M., William Fitzgerald, C.M., Leon Rooke, C.M., Thomas W. Noseworthy, C.M., Alistair MacLeod, O.C., Douglas MacPhee, C.M., Howard White, C.M., Eric Hoskins, O.C., Armand de Mestral, C.M., Tom Cochrane, O.C., Edward A. Lyons, O.C., Donat Lacroix, O.C. News from the Chancellery of Honours
It has become a tradition for the governor general to announce new appointments to the Order of “Keep in touch!” Canada at the start of the new year and close to Canada Day, (See page 8). As a member of the Order, you may have been surprised the first time you heard that you Since launching the newsletter, were the recipient of this honour, and wondered how individuals are appointed. we have heard from many members. You have shared your news and The process starts when the Chancellery receives a nomination from a person or a group who feels your views with us and we thank you. that the nominated individual might be a worthy candidate. On average, the Chancellery There are now more than 3 200 receives over 1 000 nominations per year. Researchers at the Chancellery will then prepare files for nominations that meet the criteria for eligibility. Because of the depth of the research and living Members in the Order and, as the many consultations, it could take some time before the file is complete and submitted to the the community grows, it becomes a Advisory Council of the Order of Canada, a duly constituted and independent council chaired by challenge to keep track of everyone’s the Chief Justice of Canada. current contact information. At the same time, we are also updating our The Advisory Council, which meets twice a year, reviews all nominations. A vote is held on databases to include e-mail addresses each file and there must be a majority of votes for the candidate to be appointed to the Order. and may soon be able to send news via A unanimous vote is not required. The chair does not vote nor take a position for or against e-mail for those of you who prefer this nominations, except in the rare occurrence of a tied vote. method of communication. We invite you to keep in touch and The Chancellery of Honours keeps all nominations confidential to respect privacy and to avoid send us your contact information when disappointment if the nominee is not selected. All deliberations of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada, as well as for any Canadian honour, are confidential. there are changes. Should you wish to provide your e-mail address, you may do so at [email protected]. You may By accepting this honour, you have joined the more than 5 500 recipients of the Order since its creation in 1967. If you know of other great Canadians who exemplify the motto, “They desire also reach us by mail. Simply address a better country”, why not nominate them? Nomination forms are available on our Web site your letters to Order of Canada news at www.gg.ca, or you can contact the Chancellery of Honours at 1-800-465-6890. at the Chancellery of Honours.
The Chancellery of Honours Telephone: 1-800-465-6890 1 Sussex Drive Fax: 613-991-1681 Ottawa, ON [email protected] Canada K1A 0A1 www.gg.ca page 2 ©Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada represented by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (2008). The Governor General Launches Mentorship Program The Order of Canada mentorship program, presented in partnership with Youth In Motion’s Top 20 Under 20™ Program, is a pilot project that matches 25 members of the Order of Canada with 25 extraordinary young Canadians. Read their blogs on www.citizenvoices.gg.ca. List of 2008 Mentorship Participants Me n t o r e e Me n t o r Photos: Sgt Éric Jolin © Rideau Hall, and Jamie Buisman © Youth in Motion
Na t a l y a Al o n s o Ma r l e n e Be r t r a n d , C.M. Age: 17 Appointed in 2001 Salt Spring Island, British Columbia Winnipeg, Manitoba To battle issues concerning body image and social Director of Manitoba’s Family Violence behaviour, Natalya developed the Big Buddies Prevention Branch, Marlene Bertrand is the Program that connected local at-risk girls with driving force behind one of Canada’s most mentors. It has helped girls with the difficult advanced networks of community resource transition from middle school to high school. centres, and has helped shape public policy at the local, provincial and national levels. She has also helped develop programs used in shelters across the country and abroad.
Pr a s h a n t h i Ba s k a r a n Ma r g a r e t -An n Ar m o u r , C.M. Age: 17 Appointed in 2006 Ottawa, Ontario Edmonton, Alberta Prashanthi’s project, Concepts to Reality, sought Margaret-Ann Armour is internationally to identify whether there was a link between recognized as an expert on bio-safety and atherosclerosis (a form of heart disease) and the disposal of hazardous waste. A founding gingivitis. She now conducts her research member of Women in Scholarship, Engineering, at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Science and Technology (WISEST), she works to offering potential for early-stage detection of encourage young Canadian women to pursue atherosclerosis development in patients. careers in science and engineering.
Ma r k Bl a c k w e l l Os t a p Ha w a l e s h k a , C.M. Age: 19 Appointed in 1999 Calgary, Alberta Winnipeg, Manitoba Mark assembled a group of students to work Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering at together on a project to design, build and the University of Manitoba, Ostap Hawaleshka operate a 100% solar-powered house. He is has contributed scientific, management and currently organizing the first Students’ World business expertise to many international Energy Congress in 2009. projects. He was instrumental in founding the Science and Technology Centre in Ukraine.
Bo bb y -Jo Bo d n a r Ar t h u r (Ar t ) Jo h n Ha n s o n , O.C. Age: 18 Appointed in 2000 Casa Rio, Saskatchewan Victoria, British Columbia Bobby-Jo was a member of the Provincial Youth A Distinguished Fellow at the International Advisory Committee, serving as an advisor to the Institute for Sustainable Development, Saskatchewan provincial cabinet on environmental Art Hanson is a thoughtful advocate for and agricultural issues. He has also made balancing economic needs with the preservation presentations to forums across the province. of our natural resources.
Today’s youth are realists but not pessimists, inspired but not naïve. Young people have an unprecedented opportunity to strike a balance between ideals and reality. And it shows. m e n t o r s h i p b l o g b e t w e e n Se a n Hu s b a n d & Li n d a Ha y n e s , C.M.
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Je r r i Cl o u t Da v i d H. Hi l l , C.M., Q.C. Age: 15 Appointed in 2000 North Bay, Ontario Ottawa, Ontario Jerri was a youth ambassador for Patrick4Life, Notwithstanding the demands of a busy legal an HIV/AIDS awareness organization. She is also practice, David Hill has displayed an incredible the founder of Youth4Youth.net, a youth-driven level of dedication through his voluntary service. committee that engages other young people to A former national vice-president of the Canadian learn about HIV/AIDS. Cancer Society and former president of the Council on Smoking and Health, he has also shown his commitment to the performing arts as vice-chair of the National Arts Centre’s Board of Trustees.
Ch r i s s y Cr o w l e y Ro l a n d Ga u v i n , C.M. Age: 17 Appointed in 2006 Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia Moncton, New Brunswick Chrissy’s passion for the Celtic culture of Through his music, activist folk songs and service Cape Breton led Nova Scotia Tourism to choose to the community, Roland Gauvin tirelessly her as an ambassador. She toured the world promotes a proud and vibrant Acadia. He using her celebrity on the Celtic music scene as established the legendary band 1755, which a way to attract visitors. created a new style that influenced generations of musicians.
Ca s s a n d r a Fo n g Ja cq u e s Du c h e s n e a u , C.M. Age: 17 Appointed in 1996 Vancouver, British Columbia Piedmont, Quebec Cassandra discovered that a rare machine that Jacques Duchesneau is a former president records the stomach’s electrical activity is more and chief executive officer of the Canadian Air accurate in detecting dishonesty than the Transport Security Authority (CATSA), and is a common polygraph test. former chief of the Montreal Urban Community Police Department. He has earned a reputation as a model citizen through the activities and responsibilities he has taken on.
Da v i d Go d r i Ba r b a r a An n Br i n k , C.M., O.B.C. Age: 18 Appointed in 2004 Toronto, Ontario Vancouver, British Columbia David started an initiative called SWITCH (Solar A model of voluntarism, she has dedicated and Wind Initiatives Towards Change). It has herself to a broad spectrum of public causes, become a movement for youth to advocate for notably to Science World in Vancouver; sustainable energy generation. Junior League and the Capital Campaign for the B.C. Cancer Agency; and the United Way’s Volunteer Leadership Development Program.
Be n j a m i n Gu l a k Jo h n C. Ri s l e y , O.C. Age: 18 Appointed in 1998 Milton, Ontario Bedford, Nova Scotia Benjamin’s idea for the Uno combines the An entrepreneur, John Risley is at the helm of intuitively reactive brain of a Segway-like vehicle, one of Canada’s most successful and diversified the compactness of a unicycle and the appeal privately-owned companies in the seafood of a street racing motorbike. It is powered by industry. His vision and drive have been the electric motors with rechargeable batteries. catalyst behind the business’ evolution, creating jobs and economic growth for his region in Atlantic Canada.
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Aa r o n Ha k i m Ré m i Quirion, O.C., C.Q. Age: 16 Appointed in 2004 Mississauga, Ontario Verdun, Quebec Aaron’s study into fruit flies that were genetically Rémi Quirion’s research on Alzheimer’s disease, engineered to mimic people with Parkinson’s schizophrenia, pain and memory, has earned disease provided possible targets and timelines him worldwide recognition as a neuroscientist. for drug intervention. He has received numerous He helped to create the Quebec mental top awards for his research. health and neuroscience research network, and is the scientific director of the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction, and of the Douglas Hospital Research Centre.
Se a n Hu s b a n d Li n d a Ha y n e s , C.M. Age: 17 Appointed in 2005 Vancouver, British Columbia Toronto, Ontario Sean founded the Global Awareness Club, Linda Haynes co-founded ACE Bakery Limited, a program that seeks to increase student known for donating a percentage of its food awareness and activism in international issues in products and profits to charitable organizations, the areas of poverty and human rights violations. as well as for funding culinary scholarships and organic farming initiatives. She also sponsors national and international initiatives that champion freedom of speech, promote intercultural understanding, and provide financial services to low-income, self-employed people in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa.
Al e e m a Ja m a l Cy n t h i a Ba x t e r , C.M. Age: 17 Appointed in 2003 Calgary, Alberta Ottawa, Ontario Aleema spearheaded the establishment of Cynthia Baxter is a committed volunteer with Kenya’s first public school Computer Resource several organizations, notably the Community Centre. Her endeavour transcended geographic Foundation of Ottawa and the Forum for Young boundaries to overcome barriers in education. Canadians, which promotes cross-cultural exchanges. She was also the founding president of the CODE Foundation, which helps to promote literacy in Africa and South America.
Ta d d e s (To d d ) Ko r r i s Ge o r g e B. Zu k e r m a n , O.C., O.B.C. Age: 19 Appointed in 1992 Edmonton, Alberta Surrey, British Columbia One of Taddes’ projects is re-recording the This world-celebrated bassoonist founded works of a Lithuanian composer, most of which Overture Concerts in the 1950s, to bring classical has disappeared. He had also organized a music to new audiences in Western Canada. group of 66 young Albertans to record original Since that time, he has introduced Canadians orchestra scores. The CD was nominated for a in more remote regions to noted foreign 2008 Juno Award. performers, as well as to hundreds of our own gifted artists from across the nation.
Ja cq u e l i n e Ng Ja c k Ch i a n g , C.M. Age: 18 Appointed in 2002 Vancouver, British Columbia Kingston, Ontario Jacqueline initiated and organized a fundraising A former columnist with the Kingston Whig- gala event, “Shifting the Focus”, to raise Standard, Jack Chiang is an invaluable volunteer awareness regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic and fundraiser who has helped raise millions of and to engage attendees to sign up for dollars for community causes. He is particularly World Vision’s Hope Children. dedicated to the Salvation Army, the United Way, and the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston.
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Sc o t t Ol d f o r d Fr e d Sm i t h e r s , O.C. Age: 16 Appointed in 2001 Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Scott incorporated Essential Coding, This visionary businessman and entrepreneur is which helps other companies establish the founder, president and chief executive officer a powerful presence on the Web. In 2007, of Secunda Marine Services, an international he received the Venture of the Year and leader in the marine transport industry. He Excellence in Technology awards. champions the employment of Canadian crews on his ships, and played an instrumental role in developing Canada’s first offshore oil field.
La x m i Parthasarathy Jo h n Ho n d e r i c h , C.M. Age: 19 Appointed in 2002 Ottawa, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Laxmi started MY ROOTS, a not for profit As publisher of The Toronto Star, newspaper. Created for and by the youth John Honderich wrote articles and oversaw of Malvern, a community in Toronto, it highlights editorial content that drew attention to the positives of a neighbourhood often issues such as child and spousal abuse, described as hopeless and plagued by crime. youth unemployment, racism and health care. He has also been involved in many social causes, including the promotion of literacy.
Bi l a a l Ra j a n Cr a i g Ki e l b u r g e r , C.M. Age: 11 Appointed in 2006 Richmond Hill, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Bilaal is a published author, as well as the Co-founder of Free The Children, Craig Kielburger founder of both a children’s school in Tanzania is a shining example of the power of youth. and Hands For Help. His vision is to instill in Since 1995, Free The Children has matured into children worldwide the importance of helping an influential international organization that has those who are less fortunate. built more than 500 schools and involves more than one million children in its projects.
Su n d e e p Ra n d h a w a Ha r r y Bl a c k , O.C. Age: 17 Appointed in 2001 Edmonton, Alberta Gormley, Ontario At 14 years of age, Sundeep created the Dream Harry Black was executive director of UNICEF for for Darfur Society. With the help of over 26 years. In collaboration with Elections Canada, 132 schools, he has helped raise over $34 000 he helped to launch the National Election for for the devastated region of Darfur, Sudan. the Rights of Youth. Nearly 775 000 Canadian schoolchildren participated in the first national child elections held in an industrialized country.
Nikhita Si n g h Ma r k An g e l o , C.M., O.B.C. Age: 16 Appointed in 1998 London, Ontario Burnaby, British Columbia Many pesticides contaminate soil and water Mark Angelo is considered by many to be supplies, which kill terrestrial and aquatic life. Canada’s pre-eminent river conservationist Through research, Nikhita has demonstrated that and is the founder of B.C. Rivers Day, a project this wastage from pesticides can be reduced by attracting some 45 000 volunteers who clean up up to 90% using simple scientific methods. waterways throughout British Columbia.
Ad a m Wh e e l e r Br e n t Ha w k e s , C.M., D.Min. Age: 18 Appointed in 2006 Toronto, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Adam has coordinated local events encouraging Brent Hawkes has been a champion of young people to make informed political human rights and social justice for decades. choices. He continues to demonstrate his Through action, advocacy and education, he has commitment to social justice and youth helped to create a safe and inclusive community for engagement through volunteer work for a gays and lesbians, to raise awareness by training number of causes. police officers, and by establishing a program in Toronto high schools that supports gay youth.
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Re n é Vi l l e m u r e Ro g e r B. Mo n d o r , C.M. Age: 26 Appointed in 1983 Trois-Rivières, Quebec Anjou, Quebec A wheelchair athlete and a committed volunteer, Roger Mondor is a pioneer in the field of sports René has organized rallies for Opération Enfant for the disabled, a cause he has supported for Soleil and traveled 120 kilometres to raise funds over a quarter of a century. He has contributed on behalf of sick children. With Association to the growth of this sector, primarily through Emmanuelle, he has counseled adoptive parents his work for the Federation for Recreation and of children with physical or mental disabilities. Sports for the Handicapped of Quebec, and the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association.
Jo s i a n n e Go s s e l i n -Du b o i s An d r é Ja cq u e s Ga l i p e a u l t , C.M. Age: 20 Appointed in 2000 Gatineau, Quebec Toronto, Ontario Dedicated to improving the quality of This philanthropist and arts promoter has life for young people in her community, contributed to the vitality of Canadian culture. Josianne helped create and now chairs a youth Whether as a chairman or an active member commission that consults with the municipal of the board of directors, he has distinguished council on youth issues. She represented himself, particularly in coordinating successful Canada at a Future World Leaders Summit fundraising campaigns. In so doing, he and is an aspiring journalist. has helped artistic organizations such as the National Ballet of Canada and the Canadian Stage Company continue to thrive.
Ma r i e -Hé l è n e Du f o u r Pi e r r e Vi e n s , O.C., Ph.D. Age: 21 Appointed in 2002 City of Québec, Quebec Neuville, Quebec A medical student at Laval University, Pierre Viens is a professor and physician Marie-Hélène co-founded the Fonds étudiant specializing in infectious and parasitic diseases. de médecine pour la santé internationale, He led numerous special missions to Africa which helps fund medical student internships in under the umbrella of international organizations developing countries. and was a medical consultant to the Institut Cardinal Léger contre la lèpre, in Haiti.
Br e n n a n Ma n o a k e e s i c k To m Ja c k s o n , O.C. Age: 29 Appointed in 1997 Winnipeg, Manitoba Calgary, Alberta Brennan volunteers with numerous First A popular television, film and musical artist, Nations organizations and promotes youth Tom Jackson has used his talents to help many empowerment workshops to local Aboriginal people in need across Canada. Through his communities across Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec annual Huron Carol Benefit Concert Series, and the Northwest Territories. He has also he has raised funds for various food banks, soup worked with the Indigenous Environmental kitchens and charities; through his Dreamcatcher Network to develop strategies to empower tour, he educates people about the impact of youth by embracing the environmental justice movement. suicide within a community.
Ga b r i e l Ro d r i g u e Lo r n e Tr o t t i e r, C.M. Age: 20 Appointed in 2006 City of Québec, Quebec Beaconsfield, Quebec At the age of 12, Gabriel launched his own Engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, company, Voltige multimédia , specializing in Lorne Trottier has poured his passion for science Internet marketing solutions. Today, he offers into research, technological development and comprehensive interactive communications education in Quebec. He is the co-founder of services, including Web site creation Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd., which is recognized and promotional and corporate CD/DVD for its innovative computer graphics products. production to local and international clients.
One of my visions for the future is to grow up in a world that is similar to an “even playing field”, with equal opportunity.
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page 7 New Appointments Martha Jodrey, O.C. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, For her contributions as a philanthropist, volunteer and fundraiser who has Governor General of Canada, announced 75 new supported many educational, health care, cultural and community causes appointments to the Order of Canada on July 1, 2008. throughout Nova Scotia, and who has helped to increase educational services Companions Robin W. Boadway, O.C. for students with disabilities. For his contributions to public policy in The Honourable Donald J. Johnston, The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, Canada, notably as a leading scholar in P.C., O.C. P.C., C.C. the field of public sector economics. For his contributions to public service For her distinguished contributions Raymond Breton, O.C. in Canada, and as secretary general to Canadian politics, and for her For his contributions to the advancement of the Organization for Economic active involvement and leadership in of sociology and to the understanding Co-operation and Development, the promotion of global democracy, of the impact of multiculturalism and where he introduced many important international co-operation and women linguistic diversity on Canadian society. initiatives that continue to benefit the in politics. international community. AA Bronson, O.C. The Honourable John C. Major, C.C. For his contributions as a solo artist Victor Ling, O.C., O.B.C. For his contributions to the Canadian and a member of General Idea who has For his contributions as an esteemed health justice system, including 13 years of influenced and inspired generations of care leader, including his groundbreaking service on the bench of the Supreme his peers. research that has helped the scientific Court of Canada. community to better understand why Victor S. Buffalo, O.C. certain cancers become drug-resistant. G. Wallace F. McCain, C.C., O.N.B. For his contributions to the Aboriginal For his continued leadership and business community, notably as chief of Peter Mansbridge, O.C. contribution to business and industry, the Samson Cree Nation, and for working For his contributions to broadcasting, both in Canada and abroad, as well as for to secure the economicE well-beingL of his for his commitment to helping Canadians his widespread philanthropy. M IO better understand their country and the communityS through the establishment of (This is a promotion within the Order.) Peace Hills Trust. R world, and for his dedication to literacy E E and Canada’s youth. Maria Campbell, O.C., S.O.M. Raymond Moriyama, C.C. T M For his contributions to the field of For her contributions to Canadian Allan P. Markin, O.C. architecture, and for inspiring a new Nliterature and media as a writer, For his contributions to Canada’s natural generation of young architects through playwright, filmmaker and educator, as resources sector, and for his generous A P his designs of some of Canada’s most well as for her advocacy of Métis and philanthropy in the areas of health care
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our heritage. of standards D regarding the use of animals The Honourable Frank McKenna, P.C., (This is a promotion within the Order.) in research. O.C., O.N.B. George Elliott Clarke, O.C., O.N.S. For his contributions to public service, Officers For his contributions as a poet, professor and as a business and community leader and volunteer who has brought his who has had an important and lasting Jocelyne Alloucherie, O.C. original voice and his perspective on influence on the economic revitalization For her contributions to the visual arts the Black experience to contemporary of New Brunswick and on the growth of as an internationally renowned sculptor. Canadian literature, and who has businesses across Canada. Gail Asper, O.C., O.M. generously shared his time and talents Timothy R. Oke, O.C. For her work as an arts advocate, with young and emerging writers. For his contributions to meteorology fundraiser, and business and community Jean-Marie Dufour, O.C., O.Q. and urban climatology, as well as for his leader who has brought her leadership For his contributions to education, mentoring of generations of geographers. and vision to the benefit of cultural, research and the development of the community and charitable associations at The Honourable Landon Pearson, O.C. field of economics as an internationally the local, provincial and national levels. For her commitment and leadership renowned econometrics specialist. in advocating for the rights of children Randolph C. (Randy) Bachman, O.C. Basil (Buzz) Hargrove, O.C. and youth, nationally and internationally, For his contributions as an iconic For his contributions as a labour leader for more than four decades. Canadian rock musician and for his who is respected on both sides of the support of Canadian music as a producer bargaining table, and for his advocacy of emerging Canadian artists. for equality and human rights in Canada and abroad. page 8 Ne w Ap p o i n t m e n t s t o t h e Or d e r o f Ca n a d a
Clayton H. Riddell, O.C. Yvette Bonny, C.M., C.Q. Elke and Tim Inkster, C.M. For his leadership in the Canadian For her contributions as a role model For their distinctive contributions to petroleum industry as a renowned within the Haitian community and for publishing in Canada and for their exploration geologist, and for his young Black women in Quebec, as well promotion of new authors, as co-founders generous philanthropic support of as for her dedication to children as a of The Porcupine’s Quill, a small press numerous community organizations. pediatrician-hematologist. known for the award-winning beauty and quality of its books. John N. Smith, O.C. Jeanne-d’Arc Bouchard, C.M., C.Q. For his contributions to the Canadian For her innovative contributions as Patrick J. Keenan, C.M., O.Ont. film industry as a filmmaker whose works, a nurse, advocate and creator of a For his sustained philanthropic such as The Boys of St. Vincent, Dieppe public assistance program designed to contributions, notably in the areas of and Welcome to Canada, have touched provide care and readjustment services health care, education and culture. audiences across Canada and around for people suffering from alcoholism Marc Kielburger, C.M. the world. and drug addiction. For his dedication and work as the head David J. Sweet, O.C. Robert E. Brown, C.M., O.Q. of Free The Children and Leaders Today For enhancing Canada’s reputation For his contributions as a leader in and as an activist who is committed to as a leader in forensic odontology— Canada’s aerospace industry, and for his promoting social activism and voluntarism the science of victim identification using dedicated service to and support of non- in Canada’s youth. dental charts and analysis of teeth— profit organizations. Rudolph J. Kriegler, C.M. and for his contributions as a teacher, Judith Chernin Budovitch, C.M. For his pioneering contributions to the researcher and consultant. For her contributions as a community development of innovative technologies, Audrey Thomas, O.C. volunteer who has supported various and for his sustained scientific leadership For her contributions as one of our artistic, educational and civic groups in in Canada’s high-technology sector. nation’s most accomplished fiction writers, New Brunswick, notably the Beaverbrook Norman Levine, C.M. notably as a master of the short story, Art Gallery. For his contributions to the development and as a revered teacher and mentor. Dominic Champagne, C.M. and advancement of paediatric dentistry W. Paul Thompson, O.C. For his contributionsM E to theL performingI and dentistry for people with disabilities. For his contributions to Canadian theatre, arts as an author, director, producer,O S Christine Leyser, C.M. notably for bringing the stories of comedian and performing arts educator.R E For serving as the driving force behind ordinary Canadians to the stage, and for E SimonT Chang, C.M. several institutions that provide food, bringing theatre to the people through M For his contributions to the fashion shelter and social services to those performances held in rural communities, Nindustry as well as for his philanthropy in need, making her a pillar of her as well as large cities, across the country. and social engagement. community and a beacon of hope for A P
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For his contributions as a businessman H. Wade MacLauchlan, C.M.
T Gordon E. Arnell, C.M. E and philanthropist, and for his unfailing For his contributions to the study of
For his contributions as a businessman, law in Atlantic Canada and to the support of business and management R
notably in the North American educationD in Canadian universities. economic development of the province
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commercial real estate industry, and for I of Prince Edward Island, through A
TheS Honourable Myra A. Freeman,
his support of several organizations. his leadership and involvement with
M C.M., O.E N.S. numerous academic, cultural and research Constance Backhouse, C.M. For her contributionsD to the people of For her contributions as an award-winning organizations, including the University of Nova Scotia as an educator, community Prince Edward Island. educator and author in the areas of volunteer and former lieutenant-governor history and the law, and as an activist who has always championed young R. Gordon M. Macpherson, C.M. for human rights. people and their achievements. For his contributions in the field of heraldry in Canada, and for his leadership Lyle R. Best, C.M. Robert G. Glossop, C.M. For his leadership as a fundraiser, mentor in establishing Canada’s international For his contributions to sociology reputation in this field. and volunteer with numerous charitable, and to the advancement of Canadian sports and community organizations. social policy and family law, though his Mick Mallon, C.M. Paul Bley, C.M. longstanding involvement with the Vanier For his contributions as a teacher and For his contributions as a pioneering Institute of the Family. linguist who spent decades preserving and revitalizing the Inuktitut language. figure in avant-garde and free jazz, and Vladimir Hachinski, C.M. for his influence on younger jazz pianists. For his contributions to the field of Judith Mappin, C.M. Peter Boneham, C.M. neurology, notably as a leading expert For 30 years of dedication and For his contributions as a leader and researcher in the study of stroke commitment to the promotion of and innovator in dance, notably as and dementia. emerging and established writers as the owner and co-founder of the Double a choreographer, artistic director Dezsö J. Horváth, C.M. and creator of Le Groupe Dance Hook Book Shop, a store devoted entirely For his academic leadership and to Canadian literature. Lab, a unique centre for research and sustained commitment to business development of contemporary dance. education in Canada.
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Michael Marrus, C.M. Kenneth Charles Sauer, C.M. José Verstappen, C.M. For his contributions as a scholar and For his contributions as a volunteer For his contributions to the promotion historian, notably on the history, causes with many regional and provincial and vitality of early-period music in and consequences of the Holocaust. organizations, as well as for his leadership British Columbia, and for showcasing in the field of amateur sports, notably Canada within the international early Ian W. McDougall, C.M. through his involvement with the music community. For his contributions to classical and jazz Alberta Games. music as a renowned trombonist and Henry H. Wakabayashi, C.M., O.B.C. composer and as an innovative educator Bernard Savoie, C.M. For his contributions, as a civil and and mentor. For his dedication to his fellow Canadians industrial engineer, to significant as a doctor and volunteer who is infrastructure projects in the Vancouver Axel Meisen, C.M. committed to the economic and cultural area, and for fostering increased cultural For his important contributions to the development of his community. exchanges between Canada and Japan. economy of Newfoundland and Labrador through his leadership of the Memorial Lorne Scott, C.M. George A. Zarb, C.M. University of Newfoundland, which led For his long-time contributions to For his contributions and leadership to a significant increase in enrolment, nature conservancy in the province in prosthodontic dentistry, notably for unprecedented funding and enhanced of Saskatchewan. EL introducing dental implantology to research capacity. M IO North American dentists. T. Clayton SShields, C.M. R Henry Morgentaler, C.M. For moreE than three decades of serviceE For his commitment to increased health as theT wigmaster to the Stratford M Honorary care options for women, his determined FestivalN of Canada, where he developed Appointments efforts to influence Canadian public policy innovative techniques and mentored new
and his leadership in humanist and civil generationsA of artists. P Charles Aznavour, O.C. A liberties organizations. R For his contributions to the Francophone
John S. Speakman, C.M. T culture as a singer, composer and actor
Philip Walter Owen, C.M. ForE his contributions as a professor, and for his work which has helped R
For his long-standing commitment and clinicianD and volunteer ophthalmologist establish important cultural ties between I I
contributions to the city of Vancouver. who has provided comprehensive A Canada and the rest of the French-
eye careS to First Nations peoples in
M André Poilièvre, C.M. E speaking world. Canada’s North.D For providing social and moral support Bernard Pivot, O.C. to Aboriginal and inner-city youth for James C. Temerty, C.M. For his contribution to literature more than 20 years, and for helping steer For his contributions as an entrepreneurial through his television programs; by them away from the pitfalls of addiction leader in the clean energy sector, and showcasing works of French Canadian and gang violence. for his philanthropic and volunteer literature, he has helped create cultural leadership with several local, national The Honourable Brenda Robertson, ties between Canada and the rest of and international organizations. La Francophonie. C.M., O.N.B. For her commitment to the people of New Brunswick as the first woman elected to the provincial Legislature, and as a member of the Senate of Canada.
Honorary appointments to the Order
A person who is not a
Canadian citizen may be
appointed as an honorary
Companion, Officer or
Member, for outstanding
achievement that reflects
honour on Canada, or for
lifetime contributions to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, Mr. Charles Aznavour, O.C., and His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond at the Governor General’s humanity at large. Official Residence at the Citadelle of Québec. Mr. Aznavour, a citizen of France, was appointed as an Honorary Officer of the Order. Photo: Sgt Éric Jolin © Rideau Hall page 10