Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 14, 2023
• Invested on: September 18, 2025

Patrick Gordon Crean, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Patrick Crean is a leading publisher and editor who has showcased quintessential Canadian voices for more than 50 years. He has worked with a broad range of authors and genres, particularly on subjects of historical and social relevance, and established numerous eponymous imprints to champion both new and renowned Canadian authors. He continues to advance contemporary Canadian literature as an editor, teacher and mentor.