Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: June 29, 2005
- Invested on: October 06, 2006
Peter Jennings was one of North America's best-known broadcast journalists. As anchor and senior editor of ABC's World News Tonight, he was recognized for his commitment to excellence and to setting the highest standards in his field. For decades, he tackled the most difficult news stories from around the globe with his trademark compassion, wisdom and integrity. At every opportunity, he was a proud spokesperson for our country and lent his unwavering support to many Canadian organizations. Throughout his career, he was one of our most outstanding ambassadors.