Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 4, 2009
• Invested on: June 18, 2010

Former deputy minister of three federal departments, as well as clerk of the Privy Council, Mel Cappe has long been regarded for his policy expertise and for his ability to bring differing parties to consensus. His current appointment as president of the Institute for Research on Public Policy follows his contributions as director of the International Institute for Sustainable Development, and as a member of the National Round Table on the Environment and Economy, among other roles. Also a former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, he is sought out as a speaker on policy theory, and continues to bring thoughtful analysis and insight to the evaluation of Canada's role on the world stage.