Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: December 11, 2017
- Invested on: July 05, 2018
Claude Snow, C.M., O.N.B.
Caraquet, New Brunswick
A champion of social justice, Claude Snow has been working for nearly half a century to defend the rights of the poor. With creativity, empathy and perseverance, he leads a fight to combat inequality and works tirelessly for the good of others. Through intervention, education and inspiring dedication, he supports vulnerable populations seeking to know their rights and directs them to the services they need. The author of several publications and studies, he advocates for improved social conditions throughout New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula.