Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2013-11-21
Invested on: 2014-05-07
For her leadership in Ottawa's voluntary sector and for her support of education, health care, and organizations dedicated to art and culture.
Sara Vered has spent her life bettering the world around her. Her community stewardship and philanthropy have benefited numerous organizations, including the National Gallery of Canada and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. She is also a beloved member of Ottawa’s Jewish community. In an effort to foster a better understanding of Judaism in Canada, she funded the Vered Jewish Canadian Studies Program at the University of Ottawa.