Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: November 17, 2022

Mary Eberle Deacon, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Mary Deacon’s vision and leadership have fundamentally helped shift the way Canadians understand their mental health and wellness. Her role as chair of Bell Let’s Talk has provided her with a platform to design the country’s largest corporate commitment and awareness campaign dedicated to a cause that is dear to her heart. She has striven to move mental health out of the shadows by popularizing and normalizing dialogue on the subject. Her efforts are connecting communities across Canada and inspiring conversations about this critical issue worldwide.