• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Order of Canada

• 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.

• Member of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: October 21, 1999
  • Invested on: April 26, 2000

  He is a driving force in both the prevention and treatment of spinal cord injuries. An eminent researcher, neurosurgeon, professor and administrator, he launched the first Canadian acute spinal cord injury unit. Part of his multifaceted research focuses on preventing spinal injuries in hockey and other recreational sports. He has also played a key role in creating and running organizations like Think First-Pensez D'Abord and SportSmart Canada, which educate the public about safety issues.