Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 7, 2015
• Invested on: February 12, 2016

For his contributions to the administration of justice in Ontario and for his commitment to protecting the public interest.

John Morden has defined what it means to be a ‘good judge.’ He is held in high esteem for his ability to make the law intelligible to the public and to legal practitioners alike. His work consistently demonstrated his steadfast concern for the public interest and for the proper administration of justice. A long-time member of the Ontario Court of Appeal, he served as the associate chief justice of Ontario for nine years. Now retired, he continues to make important contributions, most notably through his widely praised independent review of policing during the G-20 Summit held in Toronto in 2010.