Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-05-11
Invested on: 2019-02-01
Barry Callaghan, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Barry Callaghan is known for his wide range of literary works, including novels, short stories, essays and poems. As founder of the journal Exile: A Literary Quarterly and the Exile Editions publishing house, he has promoted Canadian literature, regardless of form, origin or language. Throughout his career, he has sought to raise the profile of Canadian authors around the world through publications, conferences and literary evenings.