Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 16, 2024

Diane Marie Pitre, C.M.
Campbellton, New Brunswick

Canadian Armed Forces veteran Diane Pitre fought for reparations for those wronged by the LGBT Purge, including herself, for decades. She continues to advocate on behalf of Purge survivors and for 2SLGBTQI+ rights in the military. Notably, she co-founded Rainbow Veterans of Canada, which champions 2SLGBTQI+ veterans.