Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 4, 2009
• Invested on: September 03, 2010

John Hamm has served as a model of public service and leadership. A physician by profession, he was a respected leader of regional and provincial medical societies. As premier of Nova Scotia, he championed a variety of health care initiatives, as well as a strong fiscal management. He also helped to resolve long-standing issues over provincial offshore oil and gas royalties. He served as co-chair of the year-long celebrations that marked 250 years of democracy in Canada, and continues to administer a related fund that supports youth organizations. He is currently chair of Assisted Human Reproduction Canada, a federal regulatory agency that oversees laws regarding fertility treatments.