Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: September 18, 2025

David I. Kent, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

David Kent has nurtured and promoted the careers of Canadian authors for over 35 years.
A prominent chief executive of leading publishing companies and a generous teacher and mentor, he is a passionate supporter of Canadian literature and is a national advocate for adult literacy and freedom of expression. A food enthusiast, he has supported culinary writers and organizations advocating the importance of Indigenous foods and regional cuisines in Canadian culture.