FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2017

Governor General Announces 99 New Appointments
to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada,
today announced 99 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new member list includes
3 Companions (C.C.), 19 Officers (O.C.) and 77 Members (C.M.). Recipients will be invited to
accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date.
“I am delighted to recognize these new recipients of the Order of Canada on the eve of the
150th anniversary of Confederation,” said the Governor General. “This July 1 also marks 50 years
since the creation of the Order of Canada and the first-ever list of appointments, which was
released a few days later. The individuals on today’s list, just like those appointed half a century
ago, are truly inspiring as they have helped to build the smarter, more caring nation that we, as
Canadians, are all so proud to call ‘home’. Let us celebrate these remarkable individuals today
and every day!”
Throughout the year, we are celebrating the Order of Canada’s 50th anniversary through a host of
special initiatives and partnerships. To join the celebration, visit OC50.gg.ca and use the hashtag
#OC50.
About the Order of Canada
Created in 1967, the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours, recognizes
outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Close to
7 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Their contributions are
varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and have taken to heart the motto of the
Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”).
Appointments are made by the governor general on the recommendation of the Advisory Council
for the Order of Canada.
The list of recipients, with short citations, and a backgrounder on the Order of Canada are
attached.
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 RECIPIENTS
COMPANIONS OF THE ORDER OF CANADA
Peter A. Herrndorf, C.C., O.Ont.
This is a promotion within the Order.
The Honourable Marshall Rothstein, C.C., Q.C.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, K.G., K.T., G.C.B.,
O.M., A.K., Q.S.O., C.C., C.D., P.C., A.D.C.
This is an appointment to the Extraordinary Companion
category of the Order of Canada.

Ottawa, Ont.
Ottawa, Ont.
London, United Kingdom

OFFICERS OF THE ORDER OF CANADA
Joseph Arvay, O.C.
Yoshua Bengio, O.C.
Darleen Bogart, O.C.
Abdallah S. Daar, O.C.
Denis Daneman, O.C.
Mary Anne Eberts, O.C.
Richard Brian Marcel Fadden, O.C.
Chad Gaffield, O.C.
Mark Messier, O.C.
Michael John Myers, O.C.
Catherine O’Hara, O.C.
William Siebens, O.C.
Christine Margaret Sinclair, O.C.
Michèle Stanton-Jean, O.C., O.Q.
Alex Trebek, O.C.
Hieu Cong Truong, O.C.
Jean-Marc Vallée, O.C.
Gloria Cranmer Webster, O.C.
The Honourable Wayne G. Wouters, P.C., O.C.

Victoria, B.C.
Montréal, Que.
Toronto, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Ottawa, Ont.
Ottawa, Ont.
Edmonton, Alta. and
New York, New York, U.S.A.
Scarborough, Ont. and
New York, New York, U.S.A.
Toronto, Ont. and
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.A.
Calgary, Alta.
Burnaby, B.C. and
Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Outremont, Que.
Sudbury, Ont. and
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Ottawa, Ont.
Montréal, Que.
Alert Bay, B.C.
Ottawa, Ont.

MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF CANADA
Paul Albrechtsen, C.M., O.M.
Judith G. Bartlett, C.M.
Rod Beattie, C.M.
Ross J. Beaty, C.M.
René-Luc Blaquière, C.M.

Winnipeg, Man.
Winnipeg, Man.
Stratford, Ont.
Vancouver, B.C.
Montréal, Que.

 René Blouin, C.M.
Louise Boisvert, C.M.
Denis Boivin, C.M.
Edwin Robert Bourget, C.M.
Pierre Bourgie, C.M., O.Q.
Dionne Brand, C.M.
Geoffrey Cape, C.M.
Chantal Caron, C.M.
Graydon Carter, C.M.
Meredith Chilton, C.M.
Joyce Churchill, C.M.
Susan Coyne, C.M.
Susan Elizabeth Crocker, C.M.
Cathy Crowe, C.M.
Tracy Dahl, C.M.
Michel Dallaire, C.M., C.Q.
Peter B. Dent, C.M.
Alan Doyle, C.M.
Nady A. el-Guebaly, C.M.
The Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., C.M., O.Q.
Brian F. Gable, C.M.
Lise Gaboury-Diallo, C.M.
Emmanuelle Gattuso, C.M.
Douglas Maitland Gibson, C.M.
Sibylla Hesse, C.M. and François Godbout, C.M.
Rick Green, C.M., O.Ont.
Diane Proulx-Guerrera, C.M. and Salvatore Guerrera, C.M.
Ellen Hamilton, C.M.
Robert Keith Harman, C.M.
Christopher House, C.M.
Mi’sel Joe, C.M.
Roxanne Joyal, C.M.
Daniel Kandelman, C.M.
Margo Kane, C.M.
Gregory S. Kealey, C.M.
François Mario Labbé, C.M., C.Q.
Daniel Roland Lanois, C.M.
Catherine Latimer, C.M.
Sylvia L’Écuyer, C.M.
Garry M. Lindberg, C.M.
John Macfarlane, C.M.

Montréal, Que.
Sherbrooke, Que.
Montréal, Que.
Québec, Que.
Montréal, Que.
Toronto, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Que.
Ottawa, Ont. and New York,
New York, U.S.A.
Lac-Brome, Que.
Portugal Cove–St. Philips, N.L.
Toronto, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Winnipeg, Man.
Québec, Que.
Hamilton, Ont.
St. John’s, N.L.
Calgary, Alta.
Sutton, Que.
Toronto, Ont.
Winnipeg, Man.
Toronto, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Dunham and Montréal, Que.
Waterdown, Ont.
Rosemère, Que.
Iqaluit, Nvt.
Almonte, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Conne River, N.L.
Toronto, Ont.
Montréal, Que.
Vancouver, B.C.
Fredericton, N.B.
Montréal, Que.
Toronto, Ont.
Kingston, Ontario
Delta, B.C.
Ottawa, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.

 Pierre Maisonneuve, C.M.
Félix Maltais, C.M.
Patricia Mandy, C.M.
Michael Massie, C.M.
Peter Gould McAuslan, C.M.
Kim McConnell, C.M.
Marguerite Mendell, C.M., O.Q.
Paul Mills, C.M.
Saeed Mirza, C.M.
Anita Molzahn, C.M.
George Myhal, C.M.
Élise Paré-Tousignant, C.M., O.Q.
Terrance Paul, C.M.
Jean Perrault, C.M., C.Q.
André Perry, C.M.
Jane Ash Poitras, C.M.
Gail Erlick Robinson, C.M., O.Ont.
Judy Rogers, C.M.
Jacqueline Fanchette Clay Shumiatcher, C.M., S.O.M.
John H. Sims, C.M.
Gordon J. Smith, C.M.
William Earl Stafford, C.M.
Bryan W. Tisdall, C.M.
William Waiser, C.M., S.O.M.
Lorne Waldman, C.M.
Sharon Lynn Walmsley, C.M.
Meeka Walsh, C.M.
Bert Wasmund, C.M.
William Wilder, C.M.

Montréal, Que.
Montréal, Que.
Dundas, Ont.
Kippens, N.L.
Montréal, Que.
Okotoks, Alta.
Montréal, Que.
London, Ont.
Verdun, Quebec
Edmonton, Alta.
Toronto, Ont.
Deschambault-Grondines, Que.
Membertou, N.S.
Sherbrooke, Que.
Saint-Sauveur, Que.
Edmonton, Alta.
Toronto, Ont.
Vancouver, B.C.
Regina, Sask.
Ottawa, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Winnipeg, Man.
Richmond, B.C.
Saskatoon, Sask.
Toronto, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.
Winnipeg, Man.
Milton, Ont.
Toronto, Ont.

 RECIPIENTS’ CITATIONS
COMPANIONS OF THE ORDER OF CANADA
Peter A. Herrndorf, C.C., O.Ont.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his transformative leadership in Canada’s artistic community and for his enduring
commitment to building a thriving national arts scene.
This is a promotion within the Order.
The Honourable Marshall Rothstein, C.C., Q.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his eminent service as a jurist, notably on the Supreme Court of Canada, and for his
dedication to legal education.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales,
K.G., K.T., G.C.B., O.M., A.K., Q.S.O., C.C., C.D., P.C., A.D.C.
London, United Kingdom
For his global philanthropic leadership, notably for his commitment to supporting Canadian
charitable activities and for his enduring support of Canada’s service men and women.
This is an appointment to the Extraordinary Companion category of the Order of Canada.

OFFICERS OF THE ORDER OF CANADA
Joseph Arvay, O.C.
Victoria, British Columbia
For his contributions as a prolific litigation lawyer in the field of public law, particularly on
matters of civil rights.
Yoshua Bengio, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions as a leading scientist in the advancement of artificial intelligence,
particularly in deep learning algorithms.
Darleen Bogart, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For her efforts as an advocate for people with vision loss, notably for her contributions to the
promotion and advancement of Braille worldwide.

 Abdallah S. Daar, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his promotion of global public health initiatives and research into non-communicable
diseases, and for his role in the creation of Grand Challenges Canada.
Denis Daneman, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his excellence in leadership at the Hospital for Sick Children, and for his clinical research on
childhood diabetes.
Mary Anne Eberts, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For her visionary leadership as an advocate and litigator advancing equality and women’s rights.
Richard Brian Marcel Fadden, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his distinguished leadership in the federal public service, notably in the fields of defence and
national security.
Chad Gaffield, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his leadership in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional collaboration as a historian and
administrator, and for his pioneering work in the digital humanities.
Mark Messier, O.C.
Edmonton, Alberta and New York, New York, U.S.A.
For his contributions to hockey as an outstanding player and captain, and for his leadership in
encouraging children to take up the sport.
Michael John Myers, O.C.
Scarborough, Ontario and New York, New York, U.S.A.
For his extensive and acclaimed body of comedic work as an actor, writer and producer.
Catherine O’Hara, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario and Beverly Hills, California, U.S.A.
For her achievements as an internationally celebrated actor and for her groundbreaking
contributions to Canadian film and television.
William Siebens, O.C.
Calgary, Alberta
For his contributions to Canada’s petroleum industry and for his visionary philanthropy, notably
in support of western heritage.

 Christine Margaret Sinclair, O.C.
Burnaby, British Columbia and Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
For her legendary contributions to women’s soccer in Canada, and for her leadership on and off
the playing field.
Michèle Stanton-Jean, O.C., O.Q.
Outremont, Quebec
For her contributions to the advancement of women’s history and for her international leadership
in the field of medical bioethics.
Alex Trebek, O.C.
Sudbury, Ontario and Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
For his iconic achievements in television and for his promotion of learning, notably as a
champion for geographical literacy.
Hieu Cong Truong, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his innovative contributions as an engineer and a leader who has helped propel Canada to the
forefront of the minting industry.
Jean-Marc Vallée, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his acclaimed work as an internationally renowned filmmaker.
Gloria Cranmer Webster, O.C.
Alert Bay, British Columbia
For her dedication to preserving and promoting Indigenous arts and culture, notably through
heritage education and as a curator of Indigenous exhibitions.
The Honourable Wayne G. Wouters, P.C., O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his distinguished leadership across a range of senior portfolios within the public service,
notably as clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the Cabinet.

MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF CANADA
Paul Albrechtsen, C.M., O.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his leadership as an entrepreneur in the transportation industry and for his dedication to the
well-being of his community, notably in support of health care.

 Judith G. Bartlett, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For her contributions to public health in Manitoba, notably in establishing models of care tailored
to Indigenous constituents.
Rod Beattie, C.M.
Stratford, Ontario
For his achievements as an actor, notably in the Wingfield series of plays, and for championing
the dramatic arts in rural Canada.
Ross J. Beaty, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his business contributions to the mining sector and for his philanthropy aimed at preserving
the environment.
René-Luc Blaquière, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions to the promotion of Quebec cuisine and to the development of the hotel
industry in Canada and abroad.
René Blouin, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his ongoing contributions to Canada’s visual arts scene and for his unwavering commitment
to mentoring and promoting emerging contemporary artists.
Louise Boisvert, C.M.
Sherbrooke, Quebec
For her social commitments and community engagement to develop her region and for her
leadership and support for numerous charitable causes.
Denis Boivin, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions as a financial management executive and for his philanthropy that has
furthered initiatives in the health care, social and cultural sectors.
Edwin Robert Bourget, C.M.
Québec, Quebec
For his advancement of research in the field of marine ecology and for his contributions to
fostering dialogue between universities and industry in Quebec.

 Pierre Bourgie, C.M., O.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For his inspiring philanthropic work and for his significant contributions to the arts, music and the
promotion of culture.
Dionne Brand, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to Canadian literature and poetry, and for promoting awareness of the fields
of gender studies and intercultural relations.
Geoffrey Cape, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his leadership in designing and building green spaces in schools and communities throughout
Canada, particularly the Evergreen Brick Works.
Chantal Caron, C.M.
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
For her artistic creations highlighting our natural heritage and for her contributions to the
development of the next generation of dancers.
Graydon Carter, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario and New York, New York, U.S.A.
For his contributions to popular culture and current affairs as a skilled editor and publisher.
Meredith Chilton, C.M.
Lac-Brome, Quebec
For her leadership as an art historian and curator who helped to make the Gardiner Museum a
leading institution in the study of historical ceramics.
Joyce Churchill, C.M.
Portugal Cove-St. Philips, Newfoundland and Labrador
For her leadership in the autism community, notably as an advocate for the provision of support
services for children and families.
Susan Coyne, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to Canadian theatre, film and television as an actor and writer.
Susan Elizabeth Crocker, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her leadership in the financial services industry and for her contributions to the non-profit
sector, notably in the areas of community development, social justice and the arts.

 Cathy Crowe, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions as a public health nurse, educator, author and filmmaker, notably for
advocating on behalf of marginalized and vulnerable people.
Tracy Dahl, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For her accomplishments as an internationally renowned opera singer and for her commitment to
mentoring the next generation of Canadian singers.
Michel Dallaire, C.M., C.Q.
Québec, Quebec
For his achievements as a business leader and for his sustained commitment to charitable
initiatives aimed at helping youth overcome adversity.
Peter B. Dent, C.M.
Hamilton, Ontario
For his contributions to improving the health of children through his roles in medical education,
hospital administration and community service.
Alan Doyle, C.M.
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
For his contributions to the musical traditions of his home province and for his commitment to
numerous local charitable initiatives.
Nady A. el-Guebaly, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
For his leadership on addictions research and treatment, particularly for his efforts to have
addictions treated as a mental health issue.
The Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., C.M., O.Q.
Sutton, Quebec
For her work in developing cultural policies and for her significant contributions as a politician,
communicator and passionate advocate for the arts and culture.
Brian F. Gable, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to the editorial cartooning community as an artist and mentor.

 Lise Gaboury-Diallo, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For her contributions to education, literature and the promotion of the Franco-Manitoban
community.
Emmanuelle Gattuso, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to the advancement of women in communications and for her philanthropy
in support of health care and children with cancer.
Douglas Maitland Gibson, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to Canadian writing as an acclaimed publisher and literary editor.
Sibylla Hesse, C.M. and François Godbout, C.M.
Dunham and Montréal, Quebec
For their philanthropic efforts in combatting poverty, improving quality of life and promoting the
arts and culture scene in Montréal.
Rick Green, C.M., O.Ont.
Waterdown, Ontario
For his contributions to Canadian television as a comedian, actor and writer, and for his efforts to
raise awareness and understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Diane Proulx-Guerrera, C.M. and Salvatore Guerrera, C.M.
Rosemère, Quebec
For their philanthropic efforts in support of research into breast and prostate cancer, autism
spectrum disorders, and intellectual disabilities.
Ellen Hamilton, C.M.
Iqaluit, Nunavut
For her dedication to the promotion of Inuit arts and culture, and for her efforts to support Arctic
performers and artists.
Robert Keith Harman, C.M.
Almonte, Ontario
For his innovations as an engineer and entrepreneur in the electronic security industry.
Christopher House, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to Canadian dance as an inventive choreographer, dancer and director.

 Mi’sel Joe, C.M.
Conne River, Newfoundland and Labrador
For his leadership in developing and enhancing the well-being and financial vitality of the
Miawpukek First Nation.
Roxanne Joyal, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her entrepreneurship and dedication to the advancement of social justice as a leader with Free
the Children and as the creator of Me to We Social Enterprises Inc.
Daniel Kandelman, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his research and contributions to advancing knowledge in the field of dentistry.
Margo Kane, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For her contributions to the advancement of Indigenous theatre in Canada as a performer,
storyteller, teacher and leader.
Gregory S. Kealey, C.M.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
For his sustained academic contributions to Canadian labour relations history and for his
administrative leadership of several universities in Atlantic Canada.
François Mario Labbé, C.M., C.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions to the distribution of Canadian music and for his commitment to ensuring
international recognition of Canadian talent.
Daniel Roland Lanois, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his acclaimed creations as an artist and for his achievements as an international music
producer.
Catherine Latimer, C.M.
Kingston, Ontario
For her principled contributions to the development of criminal justice policy, notably on issues
related to youth justice.

 Sylvia L’Écuyer, C.M.
Delta, British Columbia
For her contributions as a musicologist and broadcaster who has shared her love of classical
music with audiences throughout Quebec and Canada.
Garry M. Lindberg, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his contributions to Canadian achievements in space, notably for his role in the Canadarm and
astronaut programs.
John Macfarlane, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to literature as a leading magazine editor and for his active involvement in
arts and community organizations.
Pierre Maisonneuve, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his contributions as a journalist and for his commitment to disseminating information as a
radio and television host and author.
Félix Maltais, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his dedication to promoting, disseminating and popularizing science for young people
throughout La Francophonie.
Patricia Mandy, C.M.
Dundas, Ontario
For her contributions to health care administration and for her efforts to improve health services
for Indigenous peoples.
Michael Massie, C.M.
Kippens, Newfoundland and Labrador
For his accomplishments as a silversmith and sculptor whose innovative combinations of themes
and materials have pushed the boundaries of Inuit sculpture.
Peter Gould McAuslan, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For his pioneering contributions to the development of Canada’s craft brewing industry and for
his support for arts, heritage and culture initiatives in Montréal.

 Kim McConnell, C.M.
Okotoks, Alberta
For his leadership in promoting Canada’s agricultural industry and for his extensive engagement
in causes supporting youth, entrepreneurship and rural communities.
Marguerite Mendell, C.M., O.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
For her contributions to social and economic innovation and for her research to develop
innovative policy tools and levers to reduce poverty.
Paul Mills, C.M.
London, Ontario
For his extensive contributions to Canadian folk music as a performer, engineer, producer and
advocate.
Saeed Mirza, C.M.
Verdun, Quebec
For his contributions as a structural engineer specializing in sustainable construction who has
made our cities safer by improving urban infrastructures.
Anita Molzahn, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
For her influential research on quality of life in aging populations and for her administrative
leadership in the field of nursing.
George Myhal, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his achievements as an investment and finance leader, and for his philanthropic contributions,
notably in support of innovation in engineering.
Élise Paré-Tousignant, C.M., O.Q.
Deschambault-Grondines, Quebec
For her seminal contributions as an educator and administrator in the fields of music and the
performing arts in Quebec.
Terrance Paul, C.M.
Membertou, Nova Scotia
For his leadership in upholding Indigenous rights and for building a unique model of sustainable
financial independence in the Membertou community.

 Jean Perrault, C.M., C.Q.
Sherbrooke, Quebec
For his dedication to the civic life of Sherbrooke and for his contributions to advancing municipal
governance at the provincial and national levels.
André Perry, C.M.
Saint-Sauveur, Quebec
For his contributions to the growth of the recording industry and for his innovative work in the
field of sound recording technology.
Jane Ash Poitras, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
For her contributions to Canada’s artistic landscape as an influential First Nations visual artist.
Gail Erlick Robinson, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario
For her pioneering contributions to women’s mental and physical health, and to the advancement
of professional regulation in health care.
Judy Rogers, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For her innovative contributions to municipal public service in Vancouver, which have been of
lasting benefit to the community.
Jacqueline Fanchette Clay Shumiatcher, C.M., S.O.M.
Regina, Saskatchewan
For her devotion to her community and for her transformative philanthropy, which have
re-vitalized Saskatchewan’s arts and culture scene.
John H. Sims, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
For his commitment to improving access to justice, and for his principled and respected
leadership as a senior public servant.
Gordon J. Smith, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his groundbreaking contributions as a makeup and prosthetic effects artist in the film and
television industry.

 William Earl Stafford, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For his achievements as a musician, notably as the long-serving conductor and pianist for the
Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and for his commitment to new music and to Canadian composers.
Bryan W. Tisdall, C.M.
Richmond, British Columbia
For his contributions to improving youth science literacy and for his dedication to fostering a love
of science among the residents of British Columbia.
William Waiser, C.M., S.O.M.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
For his contributions to Canadian scholarship as Saskatchewan’s pre-eminent provincial
historian.
Lorne Waldman, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his commitment to upholding justice through his work as an immigration and refugee lawyer.
Sharon Lynn Walmsley, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her advancement of HIV/AIDS research that has led to a broader understanding of the
disease’s effects on women as well as to improved treatment options.
Meeka Walsh, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For her contributions to the promotion of the visual arts and Canadian artists through the
award-winning magazine she edits.
Bert Wasmund, C.M.
Milton, Ontario
For his contributions to the Canadian mining industry as a metallurgical engineer.
William Wilder, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his leadership in the business community and for his philanthropic contributions in support of
higher education and conservation initiatives.

 ORDER OF CANADA BACKGROUNDER
Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the cornerstone of
the Canadian Honours System, and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the
community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian
society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a
difference to this country.
Motto and Levels
The Order of Canada’s motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (They desire a better
country). Her Majesty The Queen is the Sovereign of the Order, and the governor general is the
chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order.
Companion – Post-nominal: C.C.
recognizes national pre-eminence or international service or achievement;
Officer – Post-nominal: O.C.
recognizes national service or achievement; and
Member – Post-nominal: C.M.
recognizes outstanding contributions at the local or regional level or in a special field of
activity.
Insignia Description
The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre
which bears a stylized maple leaf circumscribed with the motto of the Order, DESIDERANTES
MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”), surmounted by the Royal Crown. It is
struck in fine silver and is composed of three individual pieces: the snowflake, annulus and maple
leaf. The colour is added by hand through a unique application of opaque and translucent enamel.
The design of the insignia of the Order of Canada dates from 1967, and is credited to
Bruce Beatty, C.M., S.O.M., C.D. The technical drawings used by the Royal Canadian Mint in
this new generation of the insignia were developed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority at the
Chancellery of Honours, part of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. The insignia
is manufactured by the Mint at its Ottawa facility.
Eligibility
All Canadians are eligible for the Order of Canada, with the exception of federal and provincial
politicians and judges while in office. The Order’s constitution permits non-Canadians to be
considered for honorary appointments. Members of the Royal Family, governors general and their
spouses are appointed in the extraordinary category. There are no posthumous appointments.
Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievement,
based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Usually, promotions are
considered five years after the first appointment.

 Nominations
Any person or group is welcome to nominate a deserving individual as a candidate for
appointment to the Order of Canada. Appointments are made on the recommendations of the
Advisory Council for the Order of Canada, an independent council chaired by the chief justice of
Canada. 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.
For more information about the Order of Canada or to nominate someone,
visit www.gg.ca/honours.