Michael Bliss, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions as a historian and author dedicated to illuminating Canada's history.
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Gilles Brassard, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions to computer science as a pioneer in the application of quantum physics to information processing.
Douglas Coupland, O.C.
West Vancouver, British Columbia
For his contributions to our examination of the contemporary human condition as a novelist, cultural commentator and artist.
James Gordon Cuddy, O.C. and James Gregory Keelor, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For their contributions to Canadian music and for their support of various charitable causes.
John Daniel, O.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his advancement of open learning and distance education in Canada and around the world.
Colm Feore, O.C.
Stratford, Ontario
For his contributions as an actor of the stage and screen, notably by bridging Anglophone and Francophone cultures as a fluently bilingual performer.
Sherrill E. Grace, O.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For her contributions to promoting Canadian culture and identity through her collection of published works.
Nancy Hermiston, O.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For her achievements as an opera singer, stage director and educator.
Daniel Ish, O.C.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
For his commitment to social justice, notably as the former chief adjudicator of the Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat.
David Jenkins, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions as a nutrition scientist committed to helping Canadians make informed food choices.
Patrick Delamere Lafferty, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his contributions to the advancement of Canada's medical research infrastructure.
Steve Paikin, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions as a journalist who engages, informs and educates viewers on a broad range of public policy issues.
Eliot A. Phillipson, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to the field of sleep medicine and for his visionary stewardship of health and science institutions.
Sarah Polley, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to Canadian cinema and television as an actor, writer and director.
Glenn Pushelberg, O.C. and George Yabu, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For their contributions to design excellence internationally, notably by bringing their creative outlook to public spaces, and for promoting the Canadian design industry.
Keren Rice, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions as a linguist and scholar whose research on Canada's North has notably helped to preserve the Athapaskan languages.
Hartley T. Richardson, O.C., O.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his unwavering civic engagement, and for his contributions as a business and community leader.
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The Honourable J.J. Michel Robert, P.C., O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his achievements in the field of law as a lawyer and jurist, and for his commitment to advancing his profession.
Michael Rudnicki, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For contributing to scientific breakthroughs in the area of muscle development, and for his leadership in stem cell research.
Daniel Walter Smith, O.C.
Edmonton, Alberta
For his contributions as an environmental engineer designing water and energy management systems in northern Canada.
John M. Thompson, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his leadership in the information technology sector, and for advancing research partnerships between industry and academia.
Peter Tugwell, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his contributions as an epidemiologist reducing global disparities in health care access.
The Most Reverend V. James Weisgerber, O.C., S.O.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his work as a champion of reconciliation and social justice, promoting deeper understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
Baha Abu-Laban, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
For his contributions as a scholar and volunteer building a more inclusive society.
Ewan Affleck, C.M.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
For his commitment to improving health care services in northern communities.
Rina Arseneault, C.M.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
For her contributions as a researcher, activist, author and educator working to end family violence.
Louis Audet, C.M.
Westmount, Quebec
For transforming the family business into one of the top Quebec telecommunications companies and for supporting a wide range of community organizations.
Jeanne Beker, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to the fashion industry and for her promotion of Canadian designers.
David F. Blair, C.M.
Member of the Order of Canada
For his sustained engagement in promoting and preserving the culture and history of the City of Québec.
Shirley Blumberg, C.M.
Member of the Order of Canada
For her contributions to architecture and for her commitment to creating spaces that foster a sense of community.
Walter Boudreau, C.M., C.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions to contemporary music as a composer, conductor and promoter of musical creation.
Ron Burnett, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his leadership in arts education, notably as president of Emily Carr University.
Carmen Campagne, C.M.
Sainte-Anne, Manitoba, and Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan
For her contributions as a singer, songwriter and composer enhancing music for young children and using music in French-language education.
Paul G. S. Cantor, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to the Canadian financial sector and for his support of post-secondary education.
Stephen Carpenter, C.M.
Conestogo, Ontario
For his visionary leadership in the development and stewardship of Canada's green building industry.
Denise Clarke, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
For her contributions to dance and theatre in Alberta as an innovative choreographer, dancer and director.
Dennis Cochrane, C.M.
Moncton, New Brunswick
For his contributions to improving education systems in the Maritimes, notably by championing early childhood learning.
Marie-Éva de Villers, C.M., C.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For her contributions to the advancement and influence of the French language as a linguist and the author of major reference works.
Morton Doran, C.M.
Fairmont, British Columbia
For his efforts to raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome, particularly as a surgeon living with the condition, and for his commitment to medical education.
Yvon Dumont, C.M., O.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his commitment to advancing the rights of Aboriginal and Métis peoples.
Marc Dutil, C.M.
Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, Quebec
For his achievements as an experienced business leader, and for promoting the well-being of his community and the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Phil Dwyer, C.M.
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to jazz as a performer, composer and producer, and for increasing access to music education in his community.
Louise Forestier, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For her contributions to the growth and spread of Quebec culture as a singer, songwriter, composer and actress.
Madeleine Gagnon, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For her contributions to Quebec literature as a poet, essayist, novelist, critic and professor.
Peter E. Gilgan, C.M., O.Ont.
Oakville, Ontario
For his innovative leadership in Canada's construction industry, and for his philanthropic support of initiatives in health care, education and athletics.
Michael Goldbloom, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For establishing several transformative civic organizations in Montréal and for his dedication to building bridges between the city's English- and French-speaking communities.
Philip R. Gosling, C.M.
Guelph, Ontario
For his crucial contributions to the creation of Ontario's Bruce Trail and for his philanthropic devotion to the natural world.
Bernard Grandmaître, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
For fostering the vitality and growth of Ontario's Francophone community.
Roger Greenberg, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his contributions as a fundraiser and trusted counsellor to numerous charities and educational institutions in the National Capital Region.
Catherine Anita Hankins, C.M.
Sutton, Quebec and Amsterdam, The Netherlands
For her contributions to combatting the spread of HIV/AIDS in Canada and abroad.
Morley Hanson, C.M.
Chelsea, Quebec
For his work to empower Inuit youth, notably as the coordinator of Nunavut Sivuniksavut.
Robert J. Harding, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his accomplishments as a business leader and for his extensive community engagement.
Mary E. Hofstetter, C.M.
Stratford, Ontario and Banff, Alberta
For her contributions in remodelling the Banff Centre into one of the leading arts, culture, training and educational institutions in Canada.
James Dickinson Irvin, C.M.
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
For his contributions to hockey as a beloved broadcaster and author, as well as for his charitable activities.
Elisapee Ishulutaq, C.M.
Pangnirtung, Nunavut
For her progressive artwork and for her contributions to the cultural and economic health of her community as a role model and mentor.
George Jonas, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his thought-provoking contributions to Canadian public discourse as an author and journalist.
Danielle Juteau, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For her contributions to sociology, particularly in ethnic studies and women's studies.
James Peter Kimmins, C.M.
Denman Island, British Columbia
For his contributions as an ecologist promoting environmental sustainability in forest management.
Lucia Kowaluk, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For her dedication to social justice and heritage preservation.
Francine Lelièvre, C.M., C.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For her contributions to historical museology, and to preserving Montréal's archaeology and history.
Douglas Letson, C.M.
Waterloo, Ontario
For his contributions to the betterment of his community and for his leadership of numerous organizations in the fields of education and health care.
K. Barry Marsden, C.M.
West Vancouver, British Columbia
For his contributions to the growth of Canada's aviation industry as president and CEO of Conair Aviation and as the founder of Cascade Aerospace.
Murray D. McEwen, C.M.
Acton, Ontario
For his contributions to the food industry and for his sustained commitment to supporting his community.
W.R. (Bob) McPhee, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
For his artistic and administrative leadership of Alberta's arts scene and for his role in the development of Canadian talent.
Djavad Mowafaghian, C.M., O.B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his quiet generosity in support of health, education and the well-being of children.
Wesley Nicol, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his commitment to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Constance V. Pathy, C.M., C.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For her contributions to the vitality of classical dance and music in Quebec, through her leadership and generosity.
Juri Peepre, C.M.
Windermere, British Columbia
For his role in protecting the Canadian wilderness for future generations.
Louise Penny, C.M.
Sutton, Quebec
For her contributions to Canadian culture as an author shining a spotlight on the Eastern Townships of Quebec.
John Derek Riley, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his contributions to his community as a businessman, athlete and philanthropist.
Sandra Rotman, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario
For her leadership in support of health care and the arts, notably as a driver of initiatives in global and mental health.
Aurel Schofield, C.M.
Dieppe, New Brunswick
For his contributions to enhancing health care delivery for Francophones in New Brunswick, notably as the designer of the only French-language medical training facility in the Maritimes.
Albert Schultz, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions as a founding member and artistic director of the Soulpepper Theatre Company and for his commitment to training generations of theatre artists.
Mamdouh Shoukri, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to the flourishing of Ontario's academic institutions as both an engineer and an administrator.
Joan C. Snyder, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
For her contributions as a generous philanthropist who has supported sport, education, social services, the arts and health care in Alberta.
Donald Creighton Rae Sobey, C.M.
Trenton, Nova Scotia
For his contributions as a philanthropist and entrepreneur, notably for founding one of Canada's leading awards for young artists.
Eric S. Sprott, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions as a philanthropist, notably in the areas of health care, education and international development.
Jacques Tanguay, C.M.
Québec, Quebec
For his unwavering support of his region's economic, sport and community development.
Ian Tannock, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For contributing to our understanding of tumor cell behaviour and to improving the efficacy of chemotherapy treatments.
Tom Traves, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
For his contributions to post-secondary education in Nova Scotia, notably through his presidency of Dalhousie University.
Marie-José Turcotte, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For her contributions to sports journalism and for opening doors in the profession for women.
Sara Vered, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
For her leadership in Ottawa's voluntary sector and for her support of education, health care, and organizations dedicated to art and culture.
William Robert Waters, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his engagement in broadening access to higher education for students in Toronto and for his generous support of musicians and arts organizations alike.
Robin Williams, C.M.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
For her contributions as a public health leader promoting effective policies in early childhood development.