Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2017
• Invested on: July 05, 2018

Lorne Waldman, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Lorne Waldman is one of CanadaÆs foremost immigration and refugee lawyers. He has frequently appeared before the courts, often pro bono, to successfully challenge such high-profile cases as wearing niqabs during citizenship oaths, restoring health care for refugees and striking down the use of security certificates. He has also volunteered with the Canadian Bar Association and is a founding member and first president of the Canadian Association for Refugee Lawyers.