Braley, who resides in Ontario and also owns the Toronto Argonauts, was recognized for his contributions to the Canadian Football League
CanadaB.C. Lions owner David Braley and Vancouver-based LGBTQ activist Chris Morrissey are among the newest recipients of the Order of Canada.Morrissey was recognized for her advocacy on behalf of 2SLGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees. The Vancouver activist runs Rainbow Refugee, an organization that helps those are persecuted in their own country because of their sexual orientation gain asylum in Canada.
Raymond A. J. Chretien, Montreal. For his promotion of Canadian ideals and public diplomacy, and for his unwavering commitment to the transmission of knowledge. Annette av Paul, Montreal and Stratford, Ont. For her contributions to ballet and for her mentorship as a dancer, teacher and director. John J. Clague, Vancouver. For his contributions to environmental earth sciences and for his impact on the study of natural hazards.
Michael Donovan, Halifax. For his contributions to Canadian film and television, and for his commitment to the professional development of the next generation. Joan May Hollobon, Toronto. For her career in journalism focused on increasing the public’s understanding of scientific concepts related to health and medical advances.
Noni MacDonald, Halifax. For her contributions to the enhancement of clinical practices in maternal and child health, in Canada and around the world. Karen Messing, Montreal. For her pioneering research into ergonomic work conditions, particularly as they affect women’s health.Sister Sue M. Mosteller, Toronto. For her dedication to improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, and for her decades of work as a leader of l’Arche.
Debra Pepler, Toronto. For her innovative, community-based research on social issues involving children and youth, which changed the way psychologists study bullying. James V. Scott, Ottawa and Toronto. For his leadership in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada and for his advocacy of restorative justice.
Lorna Wanosts’a7 Williams, Victoria. For her contributions to Indigenous education and for her advocacy of Indigenous language revitalization programs. Mathew Baldwin, Edmonton. For his philanthropy and entrepreneurship, and for his prowess as a champion curling skip. Maurice Brisson, Montreal. For his recognized expertise in designing electrification plans and for his philanthropic contributions to promoting electrical engineering education.
John Collins, Hamilton, Ont. For his transformative research in reproductive endocrinology and for promoting evidence-based medicine in women’s health care. Anne Innis Dagg, Waterloo, Ont. and Hoedspruit, South Africa. For her contributions to the modern scientific understanding of the giraffe, through which she has helped enhance the field of animal behaviour science.
Hugo Eppich, Vancouver. For his forward-thinking leadership in business and for supporting multiculturalism, architecture and the arts. Hana Gartner, Toronto. For her contributions to investigative journalism and news broadcasting, and for her mentorship of aspiring reporters. Ken Greenberg, Toronto. For leading large-scale projects in various cities across Canada as an urban designer, teacher, writer and environmental advocate.
Pavel Hamet, Montreal. For his contributions to genetic medicine and to the development of new clinical treatments for hypertension and diabetes. Steve E. Hrudey, Edmonton. For his contributions to environmental health sciences and for his advocacy of safe drinking water. Hal Philip Klepak, Ottawa. For his contributions to the humanities as a professor of history and strategy at the Royal Military College of Canada.
Isabelle Marcoux, Montreal. For her role in promoting diversity within Quebec’s economic community and for her involvement in numerous fundraising campaigns. Sean McCann, Ottawa and St. John’s. For his achievements as a singer-songwriter, and for his advocacy on behalf of those living with mental health and addiction issues.
Nadir H. Mohamed, Toronto. For his leadership in the telecommunications industry, and for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Canada. Donald H. Oliver, Halifax and Ottawa. For his untiring efforts as a senator, educator and civic-minded community member who promotes inclusion and diversity in Canada.
Michael U. Potter, Ottawa. For his vision as the head of Cognos Inc., for his contributions to preserving Canada’s aviation heritage and for his philanthropy. Kourken Sarkissian, Toronto. For his involvement with the Armenian community as a businessman, philanthropist and educational leader.
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