Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 18, 2016
- Invested on: November 17, 2017
Charles Haskell Tator, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Eminent neurosurgeon Charles Tator is dedicated to protecting Canadian athletes. A world-renowned authority on concussions and spinal injury, he is one of our country’s leaders in raising awareness and emphasizing the importance of prevention and improved management of these conditions. Working with the Canadian Concussion Centre at the Toronto Western Hospital, he has been a strong advocate for safe amateur and professional sports in Canada and abroad. Through his clinical research and his advocacy, he has become the public face of and spokesperson for sports safety across the country.
This is a promotion within the Order.