Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2021
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

Jacques Lemay, C.M. and Janis Dunning, C.M.
Victoria, British Columbia

Janis Dunning and Jacques Lemay have unified Canadians from all corners of the country through the performing arts. He has directed numerous pre-eminent national and international events; she has empowered and inspired young Canadians by creating hundreds of television programs. Together, they are renowned for celebrating Canada with their coast-to-coast production, Spirit of a Nation. Devoted educators and mentors, they established several performing arts programs, including the internationally renowned Canadian College of Performing Arts, and have guided countless aspiring artists to successfully pursue careers on the world stage.