June 5, 2008
OTTAWA-The Honourable John Crosbie, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, will present the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to Dr. Jon Lien on behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, during a special investiture ceremony on Tuesday June 10, 2008, at 2:30 pm, at Government House in St. John's. Dr. Lien was appointed to the Order on May 3, 2007.
Dr. Lien's citation is as follows:
Jon Lien, C.M.
Portugal Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Member of the Order of Canada
For more than 25 years, Jon Lien has been passionately committed to the conservation of our marine environment. As head of the Whale Research Group at Memorial University of Newfoundland, this scientist pioneered techniques to release whales trapped in fishing gear. He also developed acoustic alarms to warn whales away from these types of entanglements. He is highly respected as a bridge builder who has worked with ocean preservation groups and the fishing and tourism industries to study the management of fish stocks and to set standards for whale-watching tours. In addition, he helped to establish marine protected areas and served on many panels dedicated to conservation.
An Order of Canada backgrounder follows. For more information on the Order of Canada, please visit our Web site at www.gg.ca.
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Media Information
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Yvonne Parsley
Government House – St. John's
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ORDER OF CANADA BACKGROUNDER
The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour. It is our country's highest civilian honour for lifetime achievement. Three different levels of membership-Companion, Officer and Member-honour people whose accomplishments vary in degree and scope.
Appointments are made on the recommendation of an advisory council, chaired by the chief justice of Canada.
The governor general is the Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order. Members of the Advisory Council on the Order of Canada reflect the diversity and excellence in Canadian society. Certain members are appointed by virtue of their office; others are appointed for a fixed term to achieve a balanced representation of the various regions of the country.
Any group or individual is welcome to nominate deserving individuals as candidates for appointment.
Any Canadian may be nominated for the Order of Canada. The only exceptions are federal and provincial politicians and judges, who may not be appointed while holding office.
People who are not Canadian may be considered for honorary appointments.
Any Canadian may be nominated for the Order of Canada. The only exceptions are federal and provincial politicians and judges, who may not be appointed while holding office.
Non-Canadians may be considered for honorary appointments.
