Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 16, 2024

Barbara Jean Perry, C.M.
Oshawa, Ontario

Barbara Perry is one of the world’s foremost experts on hate crime. This founding director of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism is advancing the field in academia, raising public awareness, and supporting victims of violence and extremism. Her scholarship and advocacy continue to inform government and community leaders.