Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2021
• Invested on: May 08, 2024

Donald Chisholm McKenzie, O.C., M.S.M.
Sidney, British Columbia

Donald McKenzie is renowned for his expertise in exercise oncology. A sports medicine specialist, he introduced dragon boat paddling to breast cancer survivors, debunking the myth that exercise causes upper-extremity lymphedema in those recovering from the disease. His seminal research into the effects of exercise on tumour biology demonstrated a 35-per-cent reduction in cancer recurrence. Professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia and chair of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, he has had a far-reaching impact on the study and practice of kinesiology and medicine in Canada and around the world.