Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 26, 2011
• Invested on: November 04, 2011

A literary critic and scholar, David Staines is a champion of Canadian literature and an advocate for young writers. He co-founded Canada's two most prestigious literary awards, the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction, and the Scotiabank Giller Prize. He is a staunch supporter of Canada's classic literary works, ensuring that they will be available for future generations of readers.