Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 27, 2020
• Invested on: December 14, 2022

J. Edward Johnson, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec

An unassuming leader, J. Edward Johnson has had a profound influence on the most senior levels of government and corporate Canada. A former senior vice-president of and strategic advisor at Power Corporation of Canada, he helped direct its evolution into an insurance leader and guide its philanthropic influence across many sectors. He has shared his passion for culture, education and nature through his governance and advocacy of several Canadian institutions, including the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the National Theatre School of Canada, and the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.