Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: September 24, 2021
• Invested on: November 03, 2022

Neil Devindra Bissoondath, O.C., C.Q.
Québec, Quebec

Esteemed author Neil Bissoondath shapes the future of our culture and society. His internationally acclaimed publications thoughtfully explore cultural diversity, belonging and identity within a social context, as well as the stereotypes and isolation suffered by ethnic groups in Canada and abroad. Through his teachings at l’Université Laval and as a member and former vice-president of the PEN Canada board of directors, this beloved professor and mentor inspires emerging authors to embrace bilingualism and diversity.