Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2015
• Invested on: September 23, 2016

For his contributions to radio broadcasting and for his efforts to improve food security in developing countries.

Douglas WardÆs lifelong commitment to broadcasting has created new opportunities for cultural expression in Canada, and has informed and enlightened people around the world. He was on the team that launched CBC RadioÆs ôAs It Happensö and co-authored the transformative Meggs-Ward Report, which led to the creation of two commercial-free networks and improved local journalism. As director of CBCÆs Northern Service, he trained Aboriginal journalists and broadcasters, and established the first completely Inuktitut production centre. Now chair of Farm Radio International, he is sharing his experience to help empower small-scale farmers to improve food security in the developing world.