Governor General Announces 78 Appointments to Order of Canada, Including Media Personality, Paralympian

Published on December 28, 2023

Seventy-eight Canadians will be receiving one of the nation’s highest honours: the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on Dec. 28 announced the new appointments, a list that includes doctors, lawyers, indigenous leaders, activists, artists, journalists and other Canadians who have “made extraordinary and sustained contributions to our nation.” Three of the new appointments are “companions,” the highest level of the Order of Canada, while 15 are as “officers,” including one honorary officer. The remaining 59 appointments are “members.” The appointments were recommended by the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. “I greatly value the opportunity to celebrate individuals whose perseverance, ingenuity and community spirit have benefited Canadians throughout the country,” Ms. Simon said in a statement. “As governor general, I have seen first-hand that our communities are rich in both excellence and diversity, which we need to do our utmost to recognize.”...

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