Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 18, 2016
• Invested on: January 24, 2018

William MacDonald Evans, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario

Mac Evans has dedicated his career to ensuring Canada’s place among the stars. As one of the most influential builders of Canada’s space program, he played an instrumental role in the creation of the Canadian Space Agency. As its longest-serving president, he spurred major initiatives in astronaut recruitment and developments in satellite technology. His efforts have ensured Canada’s role as a competitive leader in modern space exploration through such landmark contributions as the Canadarm 2, an important component of the International Space Station, and the earth observation satellite RADARSAT 2.