Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2021
• Invested on: December 14, 2022

Evelyn L. Forget, O.C.
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Evelyn Forget is a tireless champion for income equity. An esteemed health economist and scholar, she has shown how a guaranteed basic income can help lift families and communities above the poverty line. Her groundbreaking quantitative research on minimum income levels has revealed their positive impact on individuals’ physical and mental health, and on their educational outcomes. A devoted mentor to social justice advocates and a sought-after advisor to non-profit organizations and all levels of government, she has advanced anti-poverty policies and initiatives across Canada and around the world.