Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 19, 2022
- Invested on: May 08, 2024
Staff Sergeant Gary Eugene Goulet (Ret’d), C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
Gary Goulet is a champion for children living with cancer. While working as a staff sergeant with the Edmonton Police Service, he established, managed and promoted Cops for Cancer, which has evolved from a local head-shaving event into a nationwide movement for childhood cancer research. Since its inception, it has raised over $50 million for the Canadian Cancer Society. By virtue of his leadership, countless law enforcement and emergency services personnel have taken part in fundraising events across the country to engage with and support communities and youth in a positive way.