Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 2008
• Invested on: April 07, 2010

Barbara McInnes has worked tirelessly to enhance the culture of philanthropy in Ottawa and beyond. President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Ottawa, she has developed new avenues and partnerships that have enabled generous citizens to invest in their community. She has brought about a tremendous increase in donations and has ensured funding for a great number of charitable, social, health care and arts organizations. She has also helped to steer the Community Foundations of Canada and the International Transatlantic Community Foundation Network, and has fostered numerous local foundations across the country. Generous with her time, she continues to provide leadership to such organizations as Carleton University and the Ottawa School of Art.