Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: May 07, 2014

For his contributions as a scholar and volunteer building a more inclusive society.

For decades, Baha Abu-Laban has championed cross-cultural understanding. Professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Alberta and founding director of its Prairie Metropolis Centre for Research on Immigration, Integration and Diversity, he has brought together researchers, policy-makers and civil society organizations to support the transition and integration of immigrants. His commitment to building an inclusive society is exemplified by his bridge-building between the various ethnic and racial communities that make up our multicultural nation.