Oryssia Lennie, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
Member of the Order of Canada
Oryssia Lennie has led a career dedicated to public service. Serving as deputy minister of Alberta’s Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs, and as federal deputy minister of Western Economic Diversification, she played an instrumental role in improving federal-provincial relations. As a provincial delegate in the landmark negotiations for the 1982 Constitution Act and the Meech Lake and Charlottetown accords, she ensured provincial interests were upheld in national discussions. Highly engaged in her community, she also contributes to several charitable causes such as the United Way and Habitat for Humanity.