Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 26, 2011
• Invested on: September 16, 2011

Patricia Carney's achievements as a journalist, politician and senator have contributed to Canada's economic and political development. As a Cabinet minister, she helped shape Canada's economy through her leadership in negotiating the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and energy agreements with the provinces. She has been a strong advocate for arthritis research, equal rights for women, and the preservation of Canada's heritage lighthouses and maritime history.