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 Queen’s 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 Canal’s UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.