Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2025

Donald Albert James, C.M.
Ruth Louise James, C.M., M.S.C.
North Saanich, British Columbia

British Columbians Don and Ruth James are passionate about helping others. They have championed many causes in need of support throughout the province through their self-funded, eponymous foundation. Notably, they have helped initiate and sustain significant advances in research, clinical care and patient services through transformative contributions to health care.