Gregory S. Kealey, C.M.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
For four decades, Gregory Kealey has contributed to a better understanding of Canadian working-class history. A leading social historian, he also held a variety of academic and administrative roles at three of Atlantic Canada's universities notably as provost and vice-president of research at the University of New Brunswick. In addition, he is an award-winning author and co-founder of the respected academic journal Labour/
Le Travail, which he edited for more than 20 years. In this role, he has introduced citizens to issues critical to the maintenance of democracy in the modern world.