Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2012
• Invested on: November 22, 2013

Michael Harcourt exemplifies civic engagement to the highest degree. As mayor of Vancouver, and subsequently as premier of British Columbia, he championed sustainable planning. He later served as a member of the National Round Table on the Environment and Economy, and contributed significantly to the dialogue on urban sustainability. A near-fatal accident only reinforced his dedication to improving the lives of others, particularly in the areas of social inclusion, spinal cord injury research and sustainable cities.