Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2024-10-16
Invested on: 2025-06-25
Maureen Ann Jennings, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Maureen Jennings is an author known for her historical crime novels, particularly the Detective Murdoch series, which inspired the long-running TV show Murdoch Mysteries. Her works explore important aspects of Canadian history, especially women's roles during the Second World War. A mentor to fellow writers, she received the Grandmaster Award from Crime Writers of Canada.