Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: April 13, 2022

Brian Stuart Osborne, C.M.
Kingston, Ontario

Lending a geographic lens to history, Brian Osborne has shed a brighter light on Canadian identity and sense of place. Professor emeritus at QueenÆs University, he is renowned for promoting heritage in both academia and his community, and has held leadership positions with such organizations as the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Ontario Historical Society. Beyond his service as a consultant for numerous national institutions, he contributed to the Rideau CanalÆs UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.