Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-05-11
Invested on: 2019-05-08
Alan Latourelle, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
Alan Latourelle’s commitment to the promotion and conservation of our heritage places is unquestionable. As the head of Parks Canada, he was involved in the establishment of World Heritage sites, national parks and nature reserves all across the country, in collaboration with Indigenous peoples. His sustained efforts to instil pride, encourage innovation and promote the safeguarding of our country’s iconic places are a great source of inspiration, particularly among Canadian youth.