Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2003
• Invested on: May 14, 2004

Nancy Riche is a committed, courageous champion of workers' rights. Involved for decades, she has broken new ground for women within the labour movement and attained one of its highest positions, secretary treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress. Respected by business and labour leaders alike, she tackled issues such as racism and discrimination in the workplace, maternal and paternal leave and accessible quality childcare. Former vice-president of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, she represented more than 62 million women at meetings organized by numerous international bodies, including the World Trade Organization.