Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2003
• Invested on: February 20, 2004

Leadership, integrity and insight are hallmarks of Alexander Hickman's 50-year career as a lawyer, politician and judge. A renowned jurist, he is held in high esteem for his chairmanship of the Ocean Ranger and Donald Marshall Jr. inquiries. As Newfoundland's Justice minister, he introduced several major reforms, particularly in the areas of family law and the provincial court system. In addition, this retired chief justice of the trial division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland is greatly respected for his contributions as a member of the Canadian Judicial Council and as a director with the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice.