Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: February 12, 2019

Chantal Benoit, O.C.
Vaughan, Ontario

Chantal Benoit is an icon of womenÆs wheelchair basketball. A member of Team Canada for 27 years, she has won three Paralympic gold medals and four world championship titles. Often called the ôMichael Jordanö of her sport, she is considered the greatest woman to have ever played the game. A role model for many athletes, she inspires her teammates, opponents and the next generation of female players to excel. Off the court, she is a tireless advocate for inclusive sport.