James Francis Cameron, C.C.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America
James Cameron has captured the imagination of millions of people across the globe. One of Hollywood’s most successful directors of all time, he was behind such iconic motion pictures as Titanic and Avatar, which successively remained at the top of the box office for over two decades. Whether shooting in deep-water settings or in state-of-the-art studios, he constantly pushes the boundaries of creativity by developing innovative filming techniques and devices. He is also a steadfast environmental advocate whose business endeavours in western Canada promote sustainable cultivation and veganism.