Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2018
• Invested on: September 04, 2019

Mary R. L’Abbé, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Mary L’Abbé is a champion of nutritional health in Canada. As a professor and researcher at the University of Toronto, she has upheld the quality and safety of the Canadian food supply, notably by leading Health Canada’s nutritional sciences bureau. She has advocated for strong government action on nutrition-related policy, legislation and regulations, and her seminal research has helped to reverse rising rates of youth obesity. Called upon for her expertise, she advises multiple health groups, including the World Health Organization, and frequently comments on global dietary issues.