Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2025
• Invested on: December 11, 2025

Brian Anthony Crane, C.M., K.C.
Ottawa, Ontario

Brian Crane has significantly influenced the law and its development. A constitutional, administrative and Indigenous law specialist, he has championed important legal causes, including human and Indigenous rights, and environmental protection. His work on major land claim agreements contributed to the Government of Canada’s recognition of Indigenous treaty rights.