Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2010
• Invested on: May 27, 2011

Derek Key has made community service the focal point of his life and his influence has been felt across Prince Edward Island. A volunteer, he has shared his time and fundraising talents with many organizations, including Holland College, the Prince County Hospital Foundation, the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce, Scouts Canada and Rotary International. He has also championed economic growth in his region by helping to steer the Atlantic Innovation Fund and by playing a pivotal role in the development of the Slemon Park Corporation, a centre of excellence for the local aerospace industry. A lawyer by profession, he continues to be a model for other volunteers in communities across his province.