- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Order of Canada
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Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 21, 1998
- Invested on: February 03, 1999
She has used her talents as an award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker to defend the rights of vulnerable people in Canada and many other parts of the world. From war-torn Bosnia and Afghanistan to the streets of Canada's inner cities, she has introduced to Canadians stories of injustice and suffering as well as celebrations of victories of the human spirit. Her social activism extends beyond her professional responsibilities as a magazine editor to the community, where she is a director of Willow, a breast cancer resource and support centre, and the Canadian Association for Community Living.
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Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: December 8, 2017
- Invested on: February 01, 2019
Sally Wishart Armstrong, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Sally Armstrong has inspired individuals the world over to be agents of change. A journalist, magazine editor and human rights activist, she has provided eyewitness reports of women and girls in conflict zones, notably turning her experiences in Afghanistan into bestselling books. She is credited with bringing international issues to the pages of womenÆs magazines, and her compelling stories and documentaries have raised our collective consciousness. A sought-after speaker and advisor, she has served on international human rights panels and commissions.
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