Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 6, 2006
• Invested on: February 09, 2007

Denis Stairs is one of Canada's most respected authorities in political science and international affairs. McCulloch professor at Dalhousie University and founding director of the school's Centre for Foreign Policy Studies, he has always worked to improve the quality of education through his scholarship and mentorship. He is widely sought-after for his expertise, and his views have helped to shape Canadian public policy, particularly in the areas of defence and Canadian-American relations. He has published influential works, including The Diplomacy of Constraint: Canada, the Korean War, and the United States, one of the best texts in its field. Moreover, he has been active within several organizations such as the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research and the Canadian Forces College in Toronto. His career is an eloquent illustration of his dedication to his students, his university and his profession.