Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 18, 2016
• Invested on: November 17, 2017

Businesswoman Bonnie Brooks has helped transform the retail experience in Canada and abroad. Her innovative leadership was instrumental in revitalizing two iconic department stores: the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) and Lane Crawford, a company of specialty stores in China. She is noted for spearheading HBC’s Heritage Stripe and Olympic collections, as well as the Red Mitten program, which generated national pride and galvanized support for Canadian athletes. In addition, she has helped Canadian designers reach international markets and has led philanthropic initiatives in the workplace and in the broader community.