Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2012
• Invested on: December 13, 2013

Veronica Lacey is a leader in the field of education. As a former director of education and deputy minister in Ontario, she championed innovation in the classroom while introducing reforms to increase educational standards. As the president and chief executive officer of the Learning Partnership, she engages students across the country through such programs as Take our Kids to Work and Welcome to Kindergarten, and shares best practices for educators through initiatives like Canada’s Outstanding Principals.