Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2023
• Invested on: June 25, 2025

The Honourable Robert James Sharpe, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario

Robert Sharpe is one of Canada’s leading jurists. A judge of the Ontario Court of Appeal for more than two decades, he has contributed to the development and advancement of law through his many reported decisions, and his award-winning publications have been cited by courts at all levels. A mentor and former legal academic, he has held many volunteer leadership positions that have positively impacted the field in Canada and beyond.