Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: September 24, 2021
- Invested on: October 30, 2022
Hazel Robinson, C.M. and John Robinson, C.M.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Hazel and John Robinson are recognized as pillars of their Prince Edward Island community. At the helm of their fifth-generation family farm, they pioneered innovative practices that promote environmental, financial and social sustainability in Island agriculture and forestry. The symbiotic agribusinesses they forged have further strengthened agriculture’s positive economic impact on the region. Esteemed for their generous mentorship and philanthropy, they have supported numerous endeavours in education, health care and the arts, and are noted for editing and publishing a detailed history on the North Tryon region.