Charles William Gordon, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
Compelling storyteller Charles Gordon has made Canada a better place and Canadians a well-informed people. A long-time columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and Maclean’s magazine, he gained national prominence for his wit, analysis and insightful commentary on a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues and global events. His best-selling books, At the Cottage and The Canada Trip, are celebrations of all things Canadian.