Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: September 24, 2021
• Invested on: November 03, 2022

Frances Henry, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario

Esteemed social scientist Frances Henry is a trailblazer in anti-racism studies. Professor emerita at York University, she is a prolific writer on the topic of racialized minorities in contemporary democratic society. Her visionary research has had a fundamental impact on Canada’s public policies, notably in the areas of employment equity, policing and immigration. A highly sought-after speaker and mentor, she has laid the foundation for generations of scholars in the field of anti-racism.