Order of Canada appointees – December 2022

Companions

John Louis Bragg, C.C., O.N.S.
Oxford, Nova Scotia
For his exceptional contributions to the prosperity and well-being of Atlantic Canadians and for his legendary commitment to the development of rural communities.
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Eugene Levy, C.C.
Toronto, Ontario and Los Angeles, California, United States of America
For elevating the stature of Canadian television on the international stage as an acclaimed actor and producer.
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Officers

Gordon John Glenn Asmundson, O.C., S.O.M.
Regina, Saskatchewan
For his ongoing research, mentorship and clinical practice in the field of mental health.

Lise Françoise Aubut, O.C.
Stanstead Township, Quebec
For her contributions to the Canadian music industry as an artist and tireless advocate of the rights of creators.

James Ashley Corcoran, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his long-standing contributions to Francophone music in Canada, as a writer, composer and performer.

Michel Côté, O.C., M.S.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his distinguished career as one of Quebec’s most prominent actors on stage, on television and in film.

Sidney Patrick Crosby, O.C., O.N.S.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
For being one of the greatest hockey players of all time and for supporting community service initiatives for youth.

Eleanor Joanne Daley, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to Canadian music and choral culture as a renowned composer and accompanist.

Ronald James Deibert, O.C., O.Ont. 
Toronto, Ontario
For his leadership and expertise in digital technology, security and human rights, and for his groundbreaking contributions to cyber security around the globe.

Allen Charles Edward Eaves, O.C., O.B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his leading business acumen in the biotechnology industry and for his advancement of cutting-edge stem cell and leukemia research.

Robert Alan Ezrin, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his ongoing contributions to music and entertainment production, and for his sustained advocacy of musical education, journalism and environmental justice.

Victor Jay Garber, O.C.
London, Ontario and New York, New York, United States of America
For his outstanding work in film, television and theatre.

André Gaudreault, O.C.
Outremont, Quebec
For his seminal contributions to film studies and the history of cinema as a visionary scholar and educational leader.

Paula Beth Gordon, O.C., O.B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For advancing ultrasound imaging and technology in the early detection of breast cancer, as a prominent radiologist and researcher.

Laurence A. Gray, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his significant contributions to radar technology and polar science as a researcher, scientist and educator.

Eva Grunfeld, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For her influential research in cancer prevention and survivorship care, particularly within a primary care setting.

Budd Lionel Hall, O.C.
Victoria, British Columbia
For his contributions as a pioneer in the field of community-based research, and for his advancement of knowledge building and research capacity around the world.

Michael Douglas Hill, O.C.
Calgary, Alberta
For his major contributions to the advancement of acute stroke care and treatment at the provincial, national and international levels.

Walter William Jule Jr., O.C.
Edmonton, Alberta
For his contributions as an artist and educator in the field of printmaking, both in Canada and abroad.

The Honourable Harry S. LaForme, O.C.
Ancaster, Ontario
For advancing national Indigenous rights as a groundbreaking jurist, and for championing underserved communities in Canada.

Bernard Joseph Lapointe, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his career dedicated to the teaching and development of palliative care in Canada.

Pierre Lassonde, O.C., G.O.Q.
Toronto, Ontario
For his long-standing contributions to the gold industry and for his transformative philanthropy, notably in support of the arts and education.
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Andreas Laupacis, O.C.
Arthur, Ontario
For his ongoing contributions to the field of medicine and to a broad range of health care initiatives in Canada and around the world.

Yves Lenoir, O.C.
Sherbrooke, Quebec
For his outstanding contributions to elementary education and teaching practices, as a leading researcher, educator and administrator.

David Frederick Ley, O.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his ongoing and substantial contributions to the field of human geography.

Richard Caruthers Little, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario and Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
For his indelible contributions to Canadian comedy as a renowned impressionist, entertainer and voice actor.

Gerald James Lozinski, O.C. and Joan Mary Lozinski, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For their long-standing support for the arts in Canada, with a special focus on dance excellence.

Ivar Mendez, O.C.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
For his pioneering work in the use of remote telemedicine and robotics to revolutionize the delivery of health and patient care in Canada and worldwide.

The Honourable Gerald M. Morin, O.C., K.C.
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
For his groundbreaking contributions to the Cree Court Circuit, and for his mentorship of the next generation of lawyers and judges.

Eli Rubenstein, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his significant contributions and innovative programs in Holocaust education as a writer, storyteller, film producer and community organizer.

David Saint-Jacques, O.C., O.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For his outstanding contributions to science and technology, and to health care, as an engineer, astrophysicist, astronaut and medical doctor.

Brian Edward Stewart, O.C., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario
For his long-standing contributions to journalism and for his in-depth analysis of global events.

Barbara Lewis Zimmerman, O.C.
Collingwood, Ontario
For her contributions to conservation science and for her advocacy of Indigenous peoples’ rights to preserve the Amazon rainforest.

Members

Jean Aitcheson, C.M.
Stratford, Ontario
For her leadership of global humanitarian medical missions, and for her long-standing devotion to helping those in need.

Shelley Diane Ambrose, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to the Canadian media industry and to national public affairs as a reporter, producer and senior executive.

Ted Barris, C.M.
Uxbridge, Ontario
For advancing our understanding of Canadian military history as an acclaimed historical author, journalist and broadcaster.

Marie-Dominique Beaulieu, C.M., C.Q.
Saint-Irénée, Quebec
For being a pioneer of family medicine in Canada, as a clinician, teacher and researcher specializing in primary care.

Stephen Alfred Bell, C.M., O.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his contributions to Canadian music as a Christian folk singer, songwriter and producer, and for his advocacy of social and community causes.

John J. M. Bergeron, C.M., C.Q.
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
For his contributions to scientific excellence in the field of proteomics.

Kevin Luke Blackmore, C.M.
Glovertown, Newfoundland and Labrador
For his contributions to Canadian music and comedy, notably as an ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and heritage.

Sheila Ruth Block, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her trailblazing contributions to law in Canada and abroad, and for her wide-ranging advocacy.

Bernard Joseph Bocquel, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his brilliant career as a journalist and for showcasing the history of Franco-Manitobans.

Louis André Borfiga, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his transformational contributions to the development of Canadian tennis and sports.

Yvonne Bonnie Bressette, C.M.
Kettle Point First Nation, Ontario
For her transformational leadership and guidance as a long-serving member of the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Band Council.

André H. Caron, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his pioneering studies into the effects of media and emerging technologies on children and youth.

Timothy Allen Caulfield, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
For his contributions to health law, policy and ethics, and for his efforts to counter misinformation.

The Honourable Maria Emma Chaput, C.M.
Sainte-Anne-des-Chênes, Manitoba
For being a tireless champion of the Franco-Manitoban community and for her work on official languages during her tenure as senator.

Wayne Chaulk, C.M.
Charlottetown, Newfoundland and Labrador
For his contributions to Canadian music and comedy, notably as an ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and heritage.

Angela Ella Cooper Brathwaite, C.M., O.Ont.
Whitby, Ontario
For her extensive contributions to the field of nursing through her leadership, public policy advocacy, education and research.

Alan Côté, C.M.
Petite-Vallée, Quebec
For enriching Quebec’s cultural, artistic and musical landscape by promoting the talent of several emerging Francophone artists.

Armand Calixte Doucet, C.M., M.S.M.
Moncton, New Brunswick
For a career that has valued primary and secondary education nationally and internationally.

Douglas Allen Dunsmore, C.M.
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
For his leadership as a choral conductor and music educator, and for his significant contributions to prominent provincial and national music organizations.

Konrad Eisenbichler, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his acclaimed interdisciplinary study of sexuality, gender, history, religion and literature in the Italian Renaissance era.

Carolyn R. Freeman, C.M.
Westmount, Quebec
For her leadership in the field of pediatric radiation oncology and for her sustained efforts to improve the quality of cancer care in Quebec and across Canada.

Patricia Garel, C.M.
Outremont, Quebec
For her contributions to child and adolescent psychiatry, and for creating a unique program focusing on art and the creative process.

Félix Gauthier, C.M.
Chicoutimi, Quebec
For his contributions to the innovation and influence of the Canadian cycling industry.

Samuel Gewurz, C.M.
Hampstead, Quebec
For his groundbreaking contributions to Montréal’s urban development, and for his transformational philanthropy and community engagement.

Hamlin Washington Grange, C.M.
Courtice, Ontario
For his pioneering work in diversity and inclusion, as a passionate change agent for social justice.

Allan Edward Gross, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario
For his significant advancements in bone and cartilage transplantation as a renowned orthopaedic surgeon, educator and researcher.

Feridun Hamdullahpur, C.M.
Waterloo, Ontario
For his groundbreaking research in mechanical and mechatronics engineering and for his visionary leadership in academia.

Lori Haskell, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her groundbreaking and transformational research into the treatment of violence and trauma in vast sectors of society.

Raymond John Johnson, C.M.
Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador
For his contributions to Canadian music and comedy, notably as an ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and heritage.

Colleen Patricia Jones, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
For her accomplishments and contributions both on and off the ice, as a Canadian curling legend, reporter and broadcaster.

Martin F. Katz, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to the Canadian film, television and media industries, as a producer and leading innovator.

Simon Sean Keith, C.M.
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America and Victoria, British Columbia
For his inspirational advocacy of organ donation and for his dedicated support for transplant recipients.

Warren Charles Seymour Kimel, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his enduring leadership and philanthropic contributions in support of vulnerable members of Canadian society.

Donald Arnold Kossick, C.M.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
For his promotion of human rights and social justice, and for his leadership in international development.

Stéphane Laporte, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For the excellence of his artistic career as a production designer, director, scriptwriter, columnist and producer.

Karina Chenelle LeBlanc, C.M.
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
For her contributions to the sport of soccer worldwide, and for her use of soccer as a tool for social change.

Philippe Lette, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec and London, England
For the excellence of his career in commercial, business and competition law.

Frederick John Longstaffe, C.M.
Ilderton, Ontario
For his pioneering contributions to stable isotope geochemistry.

John Robert Lounds, C.M.
Whitby, Ontario
For his substantial contributions to land conservation across Canada.

Brian Gerald MacKay-Lyons, C.M.
Kingsburg, Nova Scotia
For his contributions to architecture, notably through his vernacular designs that celebrate Nova Scotia culture.

Conor Gerard Maguire, C.M.
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
For his contributions to nuclear medicine and radiology, and to improving health care for patients in Alberta and in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Michael Massey, C.M., A.O.E.
St. Albert, Alberta
For his consummate dedication to Alberta’s youth orchestras, and for his transformational mentorship of generations of Canadian musicians. 

Jacqueline Mary Elizabeth Maxwell, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to Canadian theatre as an artistic director, director, dramaturge and teacher, and for her advocacy of women in the field.

Marc Daniel Mayer, C.M.
Sudbury, Ontario
For his contributions to fine art as an administrator and curator, both in Canada and worldwide.

Heather Mary McGregor, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her dedication to empowering women and girls, and for her visionary leadership of affordable housing initiatives.

Roderick McKendrick, C.M.
Regina, Saskatchewan   
For his steadfast commitment to ending interpersonal violence at the provincial, national and international levels.

Bill Howard Namagoose, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his significant contributions to the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee and to the advancement of Indigenous rights across the country.

Patricia Margaret Ningewance, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For her contributions to the vitality of Indigenous languages as an Anishinaabemowin teacher, author and publisher.

Michèle Ouimet, C.M., C.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For her long-time excellence in journalism, notably as an international reporter with La Presse.

Pitman Benjamin Potter, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his precedent-setting scholarship in the field of Chinese legal studies, and for his dedication and service to his community.

Benoît Robert, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions to the development of the car-sharing industry and to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Frantz Saintellemy, C.M.
Laval, Quebec
For his contributions to innovations in leading-edge electronics technologies and to the country’s entrepreneurial diversity.

Raymond Saint-Pierre, C.M.
Westmount, Quebec
For his long-standing dedication as a news reporter and for his outstanding work as a foreign correspondent.

Victor Sarin, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his long-standing contributions to the Canadian film and television industries as a renowned director, cinematographer and screenwriter.

Michael Schmidt, C.M.
Haines Junction, Yukon
For his contributions to northern science and knowledge in the fields of geology and geodesy, as a geophysicist, photographer and explorer.

Gary S. Segal, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his enduring commitment to humanitarian work, philanthropy and service to the community.

Lorraine P. Segato, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to the Canadian music scene and culture as a pioneer in 2SLGBTQI+ Canadian history.

William George Sembo, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
For his expertise in energy investment banking, and for his dedicated philanthropy in support of community causes in Calgary.

Mark Geoffrey Sirett, C.M.
Kingston, Ontario
For his steadfast commitment to the field of choral music as a renowned composer, conductor and community leader.

Donat Taddeo, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his significant contributions to his community and to educational institutions as a teacher, development leader, administrator and volunteer.

Laurier Thibault, C.M.
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
For his sustained community involvement and for his contributions to the reputational development of French‑language colleges in Canada.

Mac Van Wielingen, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
For his visionary leadership in ethical governance and corporate responsibility, and for his transformative advocacy of collaborative philanthropy.

Stanley Vollant, C.M., C.Q., M.S.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his exemplary career as the first Indigenous surgeon in Quebec and for inspiring First Nations youth.

The Honourable Konrad Winrich Graf Finck von Finckenstein, C.M., K.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his distinguished and multifaceted career in law and federal public service.

Richard D. Weisel, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his leadership as an academic cardiovascular surgeon and for his scientific contributions to the field.