Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: September 23, 2016

For his contributions to the growth of television broadcasting in Canada as an executive with Canwest Global Communications and as a leader of industry associations.

Donald Brinton played a key role in building Canada’s broadcasting industry, particularly in western Canada. He began his career as a radio and TV newscaster and host; later, as an executive with CanWest Global Communications, he established new television stations in underserved markets in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton and Vancouver. He is a renowned champion of local programming and Canadian productions, jobs and talent. He has advanced the sector through his leadership of industry associations, and by involving his stations in projects that meet specific community needs.