COMPANIONS
The Honourable Serge Joyal, C.C., O.Q., P.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions as a senator, lawyer and author, and for his wide-ranging impact as a patron of the arts, heritage and culture sectors.
This is a promotion within the Order.
J. Wilton Littlechild, C.C., A.O.E., M.S.C., K.C.
Maskwacis, Alberta
For his lifelong contributions to reconciliation in Canada and around the globe, and for his inspirational leadership promoting Indigenous athletes in international sports events.
This is a promotion within the Order.
Ronald Daniel Stewart, C.C., O.N.S.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
For his continued, groundbreaking contributions to the field of emergency medicine and for his sustained leadership in the public health sector.
This is a promotion within the Order.
OFFICERS
The Honourable Willie Adams, O.C.
Kemptville, Ontario
For his long-standing support of Indigenous interests and for advancing representation in legislation as the first Inuit senator in Canada.
Joséphine Bacon, O.C., O.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For her significant contributions to Indigenous literature and culture in Canada.
Ian Burton, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his leading scientific contributions to climate change adaptation as an esteemed scholar and policy advisor.
Richard Burzynski, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his dedication and influential leadership in shaping the worldwide response to HIV/AIDS.
William Arthur Stewart Buxton, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his groundbreaking research and innovations in human-computer interaction and user-centred design.
Chang Keun (C.K.) Choi, O.C.
Surrey, British Columbia
For his dedication to the development and promotion of taekwondo in Canada and around the world.
Wenona Giles, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For her significant contributions to refugee and migration studies, and for her efforts to increase access to higher education among those living in refugee camps.
Réjean Hébert, O.C.
Sherbrooke, Quebec
For championing the autonomy of senior citizens through his acclaimed research and policy work in the field of gerontology.
Richard Wayne Hill Sr., O.C.
Ohsweken, Ontario
For his leadership in Indigenous art history and culture, and for his efforts to recover and restore Haudenosaunee artefacts and ways of living.
This is an honorary appointment.
Louise Imbeault, O.C., O.N.B.
Moncton, New Brunswick
For her esteemed leadership and for her long-time advocacy of Acadian culture.
Firdaus Kharas, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For advancing social change through human-centred media as a social entrepreneur, humanitarian and mass communications media producer.
Linda Jane Manzer, O.C.
Almonte, Ontario
For her trailblazing contributions and achievements as one of the world’s leading luthiers.
Elder Albert D. Marshall, O.C.
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
For his contributions to our understanding of Etuaptmumk / Two-Eyed-Seeing, and for his dedication to promoting Mi'kmaq culture, language and environmental ethics.
Paul Myles O’Byrne, O.C.
Ancaster, Ontario
For his exceptional work in expanding our understanding of and ability to treat asthma, and for his contributions to medicine in Canada as an educator and administrator.
Peter Robb Pearson, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his groundbreaking contributions as a filmmaker and for his tireless advocacy of Canadian film and television.
The Honourable Steven Lewis Point, O.C., O.B.C.
Chilliwack, British Columbia
For his dedicated commitment to reconciliation and esteemed leadership throughout his trailblazing career as a chief, judge and academic, and as the first Indigenous lieutenant governor of British Columbia.
MEMBERS
Jodi Leanne Abbott, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
For her leadership in Alberta’s health care and college systems, and for her mentorship of young athletes in the field of figure skating.
Yisa Folasele Akinbolaji, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his innovations as an esteemed visual artist and for his mentorship of youth in the province of Manitoba.
Sara Joy Angel, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her significant contributions to Canadian art history as a visual arts journalist and founder of the Art Canada Institute.
Antonio Ariganello, C.M.
Surrey, British Columbia
For advancing national practices and standards in the accounting and human resources professions as a leading financial executive.
Nurjehan Aziz Vassanji, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For advancing diversity and inclusion in Canadian literature as a leading publisher and editor.
Glen Baker, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
For his pioneering contributions to the field of neuropsychopharmacology as a researcher, administrator and mentor.
Morris L. Barer, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his leadership and groundbreaking research in health services policy.
Anne Bassett, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her research and clinical contributions to advancing our understanding of the genetics of schizophrenia, particularly in the identification and characterization of genetic subtypes of the disorder.
Ardyth Brott, C.M.
Hamilton, Ontario
For her contributions to the Canadian orchestral community, and for her sustained support for youth involvement in music.
Alfredo Caxaj, C.M.
London, Ontario
For his contributions to the arts and culture, and for his promotion and celebration of diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism in Canada.
Susanne Craig, C.M.
New York, New York, United States of America
For her significant contributions as an investigative journalist for prominent Canadian and American national newspapers.
Patrick Gordon Crean, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For championing Canadian writers, publications and readership as a leading publisher, editor and consultant.
Michael de Adder, C.M.
Moncton, New Brunswick
For his artistic contributions and pointed commentary in the field of editorial cartooning.
Raquel Zegarra del Carpio-O’Donovan, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For her leadership as an esteemed neuroradiologist and for her mentorship of a generation of radiologists around the globe.
Debbie A. Douglas, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For advancing principles of equity and inclusion in the Canadian immigration system as a leading policy expert and community activist.
Bronwyn D. A. Drainie, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her long-standing contributions to Canadian arts and culture, notably as a prominent radio host and editor-in-chief of the Literary Review of Canada.
Deantha Rae Edmunds, C.M.
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
For her significant contributions as Canada’s first Inuk opera singer, and for her original compositions and her mentorship of young Indigenous musicians.
Jeffrey Mark Farber, C.M.
Thornhill, Ontario
For his significant contributions to improving food safety both within Canada and worldwide.
Deanne M. Fitzpatrick, C.M.
Amherst, Nova Scotia
For her contributions to the advancement and recognition of rug hooking as an art form.
Louis Hugo Francescutti, C.M., M.S.M.
Sherwood Park, Alberta
For his leadership in emergency and preventive medicine, and for his advocacy of and support for society’s most vulnerable.
Patricia Sybil Pritchard Fraser, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her lasting contributions to Canadian contemporary dance as an artist, dancer, educator and artistic director.
Tennys J. M. Hanson, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to health care and education in Canada through her transformative leadership in the fundraising sector.
General Raymond Roland Henault, C.M., C.M.M., M.S.C., C.D. (Ret’d)
Courtenay, British Columbia
For his long-time commitment—both in and out of uniform—to Canada’s defence and peacekeeping operations and policies.
Lorne Henry Hepworth, C.M., S.O.M.
London, Ontario
For his exceptional contributions to Canadian agriculture and research, which have propelled the sector to new heights.
Victor Peter Hetmanczuk, C.M.
Oakville, Ontario
For his enduring dedication and leadership in the Ukrainian Canadian community and beyond.
John Pearson Hirdes, C.M.
Elora, Ontario
For his contributions to evidence-based health care practice and policy, notably through the research and development of standardized assessments and decision support tools.
Lillie Johnson, C.M., O.Ont.
Scarborough, Ontario
For her long-time dedication to improving public health within the Black community, notably through the creation of the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario.
Timothy Robert Jones, C.M.
Picton, Ontario
For his visionary leadership that has left an indelible mark on the arts landscape in Toronto and beyond.
Richard Kroeker, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
For his innovative leadership as one of Canada’s leading architects who uses multiple perspectives of Indigenous and Western artistic and environmental models in his work.
Gary Alan Kulesha, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions as an esteemed composer, conductor and mentor to the next generation of classical musicians.
Carol Anne Lee, C.M., O.B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For her transformational leadership and business acumen, and for her commitment to the revitalization of Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Francine Lemire, C.M.
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
For her accomplishments as a Paralympic medallist in cross-country skiing and for her exemplary leadership in family medicine.
André Leon Lewis, C.M., O.M., M.S.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his decades of outstanding leadership of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and for his contributions to the world of dance.
Kim Thúy Ly Thanh, C.M., C.Q.
Longueuil, Quebec
For amplifying the voices and experiences of migrants and refugees as an acclaimed novelist on Canada’s literary scene.
George Edward MacDonald, C.M.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
For his leadership as a historian and scholar of Prince Edward Island, and for his mentorship of tomorrow’s heritage conservationists.
Susan Margaret Macpherson, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her lifetime devotion to dance as an artist, educator, director, researcher and mentor.
Medhat Sabet Mahdy, C.M.
North York, Ontario
For his unwavering dedication to building community and improving the quality of life for all in the Greater Toronto Area.
Lois McDonall, C.M.
Mono, Ontario
For her celebrated career as one of Canada’s leading sopranos and for her mentorship of the next generation of performers.
Noella Maria Milne, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario
For her volunteer leadership and commitment to community service, particularly to initiatives supporting education, women and youth.
Deborah McColl Money, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For her contributions to women’s health, notably in the field of reproductive infectious diseases, as a researcher, clinician, teacher and mentor.
Osama El-Sayed Moselhi, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his groundbreaking contributions to the field of construction engineering and management.
Nikita James Nanos, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his committed leadership in the market research and public opinion industry.
John Andrew Olthuis, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his significant contributions to the practice of Aboriginal law, and for his expert mentorship of the next generation of Indigenous lawyers.
Linda M. Perry, C.M.
Langley, British Columbia
For her visionary leadership at Vela Canada, and for her transformational advocacy on behalf of people living with disabilities.
André Pierre Picard, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his dedication to advancing public health understanding and practices in Canada as a leading health journalist and bestselling author.
Bruce Godfrey Pollock, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his pioneering contributions to geriatric psychopharmacology as a researcher, builder and educator.
Bryan Earl Prince, C.M.
Merlin, Ontario
For his commitment to the documentation, preservation and celebration of Black Canadian history, particularly the Underground Railroad in southwestern Ontario.
Shannon Beth Prince, C.M.
Merlin, Ontario
For her commitment to the documentation, preservation and celebration of Black Canadian history, particularly the Underground Railroad in southwestern Ontario.
Joel Andrew Quarrington, C.M.
Canton de Hatley, Quebec
For his contributions as a world-leading double bass player and respected educator.
Arun Ravindran, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to mental health research and clinical care, notably in the areas of mood disorders and global mental health.
James M. Richards, C.M., O.M.C.
Orono, Ontario
For his long-time ecological stewardship, notably of the Oshawa Second Marsh, and for his contributions to ornithology as a citizen scientist.
Martine Monique Roy, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For her tireless efforts as an executive leader, activist and advocate of diversity, inclusion and equity in Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Lino A. Saputo, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions to Canadian business as a dedicated corporate leader and for his philanthropic ventures supporting charitable organizations.
Josef (Jim) Spatz, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
For his business and community leadership, and for his philanthropy in support of diverse causes and initiatives.
George Mark Paul Stroumboulopoulos, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his leading contributions to Canadian media and journalism as a renowned broadcaster and producer in television and radio.
Maia-Mari Sutnik, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her visionary leadership as the Art Gallery of Ontario’s first curator of photography and for her mentorship of the next generation of art historians.
David Kin-Kay U, C.M.
Richmond Hill, Ontario
For his leadership in the development of programs that prevent medication errors and ensure the safe use of medication by health care organizations and patients.
Zainub Verjee, C.M.
Mississauga, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia
For advancing representation and equitable policy legislation within Canada’s arts and culture sectors as a leading artist, administrator and critic.
Flavio Volpe, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For advancing Canada’s automotive and technology industries on an international scale as a leading policy expert in national trade and industry competition.