Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2017
• Invested on: August 25, 2017

Wayne Wouters is the epitome of integrity and dedication as a public servant. He started
his career in the Saskatchewan public service and subsequently served for over 35 years
at the federal level. He consistently demonstrated effective and steady leadership in a
range of senior positions, including those of deputy minister of Fisheries and Oceans,
and secretary of the Treasury Board. He is highly regarded for his collaborative and
inclusive approach and for introducing initiatives to modernize the public service as
clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the Cabinet.