Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 5, 2006
• Invested on: May 04, 2007

A long-time anti-tobacco advocate, Garfield Mahood has been a powerful agent for change. Executive director of the Non-Smokers' Rights Association and the Smoking and Health Action Foundation, he is responsible for initiatives that helped set national and international precedents in the field of public health. These include the banning of tobacco advertising and sponsorship as well as improved warnings on packaging. A leader who motivates and mobilizes others, he has published dozens of articles in leading media outlets and made presentations around the world. The World Health Organization and the Canadian Cancer Society are among the many organizations that have honoured him for his work.