Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2015
• Invested on: February 17, 2017

For her leadership in the development of financial regulation in Canada and around the world.

Julie Dickson has contributed to a resilient financial system in Canada and to economic stability worldwide. As a senior official in the Department of Finance, she played a key role in developing the legislative framework for financial institution reform. She then served as superintendent of Financial Institutions, where her thoughtful stewardship helped guide Canada through the global economic crisis. She has garnered national pride for her effective leadership in the development of international regulatory standards and has been appointed to Europe’s new supervisory body overseeing the financial stability of banks.