Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 2, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For his dedication to the pursuit of social justice in Canada, as a constitutional and labour lawyer.


Paul Cavalluzzo has worked tirelessly to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of Canadians. As lead counsel on the Arar and Walkerton inquiries, he helped to develop recommendations on national security and on the future safety of our drinking water. Also a noted labour lawyer, he championed the rights of farm workers in Ontario, helping them to secure first-time coverage under the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. A role model in his profession, he shares his knowledge as a lecturer to law students and lawyers across Canada.