US EditionAndre De Grasse, Nardwuar among 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada
The 80 appointees include Olympian Andre De Grasse, music journalist Nardwuar, and former Supreme Court justices, recognizing diverse contributions across arts, law, science, and philanthropy.
- This week, the Governor General revealed 80 appointments to the Order of Canada, honouring Canadians from diverse fields including arts and science.
- Since 1967, the Order of Canada has recognised extraordinary and sustained contributions across sectors, with anyone able to nominate candidates and appointments made by the Governor General on the advisory council's advice.
- Appointed while still active, De Grasse said he was intrigued by an official call from Ottawa, and his philanthropy includes the Andre De Grasse Future Champions Scholarship Program supporting youth and Kids Help Phone with donations, including $25,000.
- Six companions were named, including former Supreme Court Justices Rosalie Silberman Abella and Michael James Moldaver, and all appointees will be invited to investiture ceremonies to receive their insignia.
- Nardwuar the Human Serviette will be inducted under his stage name for his music journalism and cultural innovation, while Raffi Cavoukian's promotion to companion and Governor General Mary Simon's remarks highlight the honours' role in celebrating talent and fostering national pride.
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List of Order of Canada appointees announced New Year's Eve
The Governor General made 80 appointments to the Order of Canada, including six promotions within in the Order and one honorary appointment. Companions Rosalie Abella, Toronto Simon Brault, Saint-Jean-de-Matha, Que. (promotion within the Order) Raffi Cavoukian, Salt Spring Island, B.C. (promotion within the Order) Shaf Keshavjee, Toronto, (promotion within the Order) Michael James Moldaver, Ottawa […]
He is the most decorated Canadian summer Olympic athlete among men, and the collection of the sprinter Andre de Grasse continues to grow as he is decorated with the Order of Canada, the highest honour in the country.
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