Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2008-10-23
Invested on: 2009-11-05
Victor Power has steadily served his community and the greater region of Northern Ontario for more than 40 years. As the longest-serving mayor of Timmins, he spearheaded several successful initiatives to create new economic opportunities, including revitalizing the downtown core and founding the Timmins Economic Development Corporation. A vocal and active leader working on behalf of all Northern Ontarians, he served as president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, and as chairman of the Northeastern Ontario Mayors Action Group. He has also given generously of his time to several community organizations, including the Timmins District Hospital Foundation.