Personifying cherished Canadian values, His Highness the Aga Khan has devoted his life to protecting the environment and alleviating human suffering due to poverty. Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims since 1957, he has guided the spiritual growth of his followers, teaching compassion and tolerance by example. In 1967, he launched his foundation, the Aga Khan Development Network, with branches in countries around the world, including Canada. Recognizing our nation's caring spirit, he cites Canada as a role model for the world and has selected Ottawa as the home of a new global centre for pluralism.
Attention News Editors:
Governor General announces new appointments to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA, Feb. 8 /CNW Telbec/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, today announced 74 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including three promotions within the Order. The new appointees include two Companions (C.C.), 17 Officers (O.C.), 54 Members (C.M.) and one Honorary Companion. These appointments are in effect as of October 29, 2004. Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date.
On the recommendation of the Order of Canada Advisory Council, the Governor General is pleased to announce the following awards:
COMPANIONS
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Denys Arcand, C.C., C.Q. Montreal, Que. Arts/Film
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Moshe Safdie, C.C. Somerville, Architecture
Massachusetts, U.S.A.
and Montreal, Que.
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OFFICERS
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Susan Aglukark, O.C. Oakville, Ont. Arts/Music
and Arviat, Nu.
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Paul Anka, O.C. Beverley Hills, Arts/Music
California, U.S.A.
and Ottawa, Ont.
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Stewart L. Blusson, O.C. Vancouver, B.C. Engineering
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J. Richard Bond, O.C. Toronto, Ont. Science
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Michel Marc Bouchard, O.C. Montreal, Que. Arts/Writing
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Marlene Brant Castellano, Tyendinaga Mohawk Education
O.C., O.Ont. Territory, Ont.
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Normand Chaurette, O.C. Montreal, Que. Arts/Writing
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Richard J. Currie, O.C. Toronto, Ont. Philanthropy
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Paul Desmarais Jr., O.C. Montreal, Que. Philanthropy
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Roderick D. Fraser, O.C. Edmonton, Alta. Education
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Walter E. Harris, O.C. Hazelton, B.C. Arts/Visual
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The Honourable Arthur St. John's, N.L. Public Service
Maxwell House, O.C., O.N.L.
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Bernard Labadie, O.C. Montreal, Que. Arts/Music
and Sillery, Que.
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André Laplante, O.C. Toronto, Ont. Arts/Music
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James M. Stanford, O.C. Calgary, Alta. Industry/Commerce/
Business
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Jane Urquhart, O.C. Stratford, Ont. Arts/Writing
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Irene F. Whittome, O.C. Montreal, Que. Arts/Visual
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MEMBERS
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Keith G. Banting, C.M. Kingston, Ont. Education
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Cynthia Baxter, C.M. Ottawa, Ont. Voluntary Service
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Jacques Bensimon, C.M. Montreal, Que. Arts/Film
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Wanda Thomas Bernard, C.M. Halifax, N.S. Social Sciences
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Robin Blaser, C.M. Vancouver, B.C. Arts/Writing
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Marie Bourgeois, C.M. Pitt Meadows, B.C. Voluntary Service
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Jean Ellen (Jinnie) Bradshaw, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Voluntary Service
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Margaret Casey, C.M. Halifax, N.S. Health Care
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Guillermo de Andrea, C.M. Montreal, Que. Arts/Stage
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Thomas De Koninck, C.M. Quebec, Que. Social Sciences
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Dominique Demers, C.M. Montreal, Que. Arts/Writing
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Rita Shelton Deverell, C.M. Winnipeg, Man. Communications
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J. Chalmers Doane, C.M. Maitland, N.S. Arts/Music
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Denise Donlon, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Communications
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Jean-Claude Dupont, C.M. Sainte-Foy, Que. Social Sciences
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Onkar P. Dwivedi, C.M. Guelph, Ont. Education
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R. Michael Eaton, C.M. Dartmouth, N.S. Science
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Brian P. Etherington, C.M. Shelburne, Ont. Voluntary Service
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Leonard G. Flett, C.M. Winnipeg, Man. Industry/Commerce/
Business
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Jean Gray, C.M. Halifax, N.S. Health Care
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Yvan Guindon, C.M. Montreal, Que. Science
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Anne Hart, C.M. St. John's, N.L. Heritage
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Betty Havens, C.M. Winnipeg, Man. Health Care
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Ydessa Hendeles, C.M., O. Ont. Toronto, Ont. Arts/Visual
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Paul Hoffert, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Arts/Music
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Frederick G. Horgan, C.M. Saint John, N.B. Sports
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Gary Hyland, C.M. Moose Jaw, Sask. Voluntary Service
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Donald K. Johnson, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Philanthropy
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Robert Krembil, C.M. Schomberg, Ont. Industry/ Commerce/
Business
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Alma Lee, C.M. Vancouver, B.C. Arts/Writing
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Jacques Lévesque, C.M., C.Q. Montreal, Que. Social Sciences
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Suzanne Lévesque, C.M. Montreal, Que. Philanthropy
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Alexander J. Lilly, C.M. Moncton, N.B. Aviation
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Frank Ling, C.M. Ottawa, Ont. Voluntary Service
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Roderick J. MacLennan, C.M. Truro, N.S. Voluntary Service
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Norman Byron (Dutch) Truro, N.S. Arts/Music
Mason, C.M.
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Margaret Ann McCaig, C.M. Calgary, Alta. Voluntary Service
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Nancy McKinstry, C.M. Vancouver, B.C. Industry/Commerce/
Business
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Edward E. McNally, C.M. Okotoks, Alta. Industry/Commerce/
Business
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The honourable Virgil P. Calgary, Alta. Law
Moshansky, C.M.
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Takashi Murakami, C.M. Winnipeg, Man. Culinary Arts/
Nutrition
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Patrick R. Nixon, C.M. Calgary, Alta. Social Service
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Mark J. Poznansky, C.M., O.Ont. London, Ont. Health Care
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Marc Renaud, C.M. Ottawa, Ont. Social Sciences
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Diane Richler, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Social Service
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Ronald S. Ritchie, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Voluntary Service
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Michael P. Robinson, C.M. Calgary, Alta. Social Sciences
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Arthur R.A. Scace, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Law
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John Sewell, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Public Service
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Gordon Tootoosis, C.M. Cut Knife, Sask. Arts/Stage
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M. Eileen Travis, C.M. Rothesay, N.B. Voluntary Service
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M G Vassanji, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Arts/Writing
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Eleanor Wachtel, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Communications
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J. Fenwick "Fen" Watkin, C.M. Toronto, Ont. Arts/Music
and Charlottetown,
P.E.I.
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HONORARY COMPANION
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His Highness the Aga Khan, C.C. Gouvieux, France Philanthropy
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To obtain the citations for the recipients, please visit our Web site at:
www.gg.ca .
An Order of Canada backgrounder is attached.
Order of Canada Backgrounder
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- 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 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 ccouncil,
chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada. The Governor General is the
Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order.
- Membership in the Advisory Council reflects the diversity and
excellence in Canadian society. Certain Advisory Council members are
appointed by virtue of their office; others are appointed to the
Council for a fixed term to achieve a balanced representation of the
various regions of the country.
- The current members of the Council are:
- The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of
Canada (Chair)
- The Honourable Thomas R. Berger, O.C.
- Mrs. Ruth Miriam Goldbloom, O.C.
- Mr. Richard Francis Haskayne, O.C.
- Mr. Alex Himelfarb, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to
the Cabinet
- Mr. Tom Jackson, O.C.
- Miss Karen Kain, C.C., Chair, The Canada Council for the Arts
- Mrs. Judith A. LaRocque, C.V.O., Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage
- Mr. Peter MacKinnon, Chairman of the Board, Association of
Universities and Colleges of Canada
- The Honourable Antonine Maillet, P.C., C.C., O.Q.
- Mr. Gilles Paquet, C.M., President, The Royal Society of Canada
- 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.
- Non-Canadians may be considered for honorary appointments.
For further information: Media information: Lucie Brosseau, Rideau Hall
Press Office, (613) 998-0287; Public information: The Chancellery of Honours,
(613) 993-3524 or 1 800 465-6890