Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2024

Avril R. Lavigne, C.M.
Napanee, Ontario and Malibu, California, United States of America

Avril Lavigne is one of the best-selling female artists of all time. With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, she paved the way for female-driven punk-rock music and continues to do so today. Generous with her time, she supports individuals with serious illnesses, disabilities and Lyme disease through the Avril Lavigne Foundation. A global ambassador for Special Olympics, she promotes inclusion and helps end the stigma around intellectual disabilities.