Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2021
• Invested on: October 26, 2023

George M. Thomson, C.M.
Kingston, Ontario

George Thomson has made substantial contributions to our countryÆs legal and public-policy landscapes. An esteemed lawyer, judge and administrator, he established innovative judicial education programs, and led justice reform projects at home and abroad. As a provincial deputy minister and as deputy attorney general of Canada, he oversaw critical departmental initiatives at the provincial and national levels. He has been at the helm of various review bodies and commissions, and has volunteered his time and expertise as a board member of numerous community organizations.