Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2017-05-11
Invested on: 2018-01-24
John Sims, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
John Sims has devoted his career to making Canada a more just and equitable country. As a well-respected deputy minister of the Department of Justice, he brought a strong sense of personal ethics and a measured and conciliatory approach to the role. Since retiring from the public service, he has renewed his commitment to improving access to justice for all Canadians. He is also a volunteer with the Canadian Bar Association, where he serves as chair of its Access to Justice Committee.