Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 7, 2015
- Invested on: May 13, 2016
Marla Shapiro is a leading voice in the public conversation on health care in Canada. As a television personality, columnist and author, she has earned the public’s trust and respect for demystifying the complex world of family medicine. She is also known for sharing her own experiences to empower others to live through life’s difficult challenges. Her passion for women’s health has benefited patients in her practice as well as the broader public, as she provides the knowledge, support and tools they require to take greater control of their own health and well-being.