Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 18, 2016
• Invested on: May 12, 2017

Harold Everett Chapman, C.M.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

For his seven decades of leadership in the co-operative movement.

For more than 70 years Harold Chapman has embodied the spirit of generosity and egalitarianism that are the hallmarks of Saskatchewan’s co-operative movement. Dedicated to helping workers take control of their own labour, he organized co-operatives for veterans following the Second World War and later served as the principal of the Co-operative College of Canada. During his long tenure he taught thousands how to improve their economic well-being through co-operative principles and conducted educational programs throughout Canada and overseas. His legacy continues to inspire many and he remains deeply involved in various community organizations in Saskatoon.



For more than 70 years Harold Chapman has embodied the spirit of generosity and egalitarianism that are the hallmarks of Saskatchewan’s co-operative movement. Dedicated to helping workers take control of their own labour, he organized co-operatives for veterans following the Second World War and later served as the principal of the Co-operative College of Canada. During his long tenure he taught thousands how to improve their economic well-being through co-operative principles and conducted educational programs throughout Canada and overseas. His legacy continues to inspire many and he remains deeply involved in various community