Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2012
• Invested on: November 22, 2013

Eddie Schwartz has had a major impact on the world of music. A successful performer in his own right, he has helped to further the careers of many world-famous recording artists as a song writer and producer. He is best known for having written such international hits as "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" and "Special Girl". He also mentors young Canadian musicians and has shouldered a leadership role as a co-founder of the Songwriters Association of Canada, which advocates for the intellectual property rights of music creators.