Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 20, 2014
- Invested on: September 23, 2015
For his tireless promotion of our cinematic talent and for his commitment to enhancing civic engagement in Canada.
Michael MacMillan is a driving force in Canadian film and television. He co-founded Atlantis Films during his final year of university, steered its growth into a major player and eventually became the chair and CEO of this North American industry giant. Currently at the helm of Blue Ant Media, he remains a tireless promoter of the Canadian film industry. He is also committed to increasing civic engagement in Canada and co-founded Samara, a non-partisan charitable organization that fosters political participation across the country.