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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon honours broadcaster, sex worker champion at Rideau Hall
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon recognized six officers and 25 members, including a former Supreme Court justice and medical pioneers, for advancing reconciliation and community service.
- On March 19, 2026, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon invested six officers and 25 members into the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall, honouring a former Supreme Court justice, a medical pioneer, a broadcaster and a champion for sex workers.
- Appointments to the Order of Canada are made at three levels—companion, officer and member—to distinguish degrees of achievement and service across law, human rights, health care, journalism, arts and advocacy.
- George Stroumboulopoulos was invested as an officer for his broadcasting career with Much Music and CBC at Rideau Hall on Thursday.
- Simon framed the investiture as advancing reconciliation and inclusion, saying 'it's a privilege to present these individuals with their awards as their names join a long list of distinguished Canadians who have helped the country move together toward reconciliation, truth and inclusion.'
- Frances Marjorie Shaver was invested as an officer, representing an uncommon honouree as a champion for sex workers and Concordia University professor, while Christi Belcourt was invested as a member and her canvas hangs in Rideau Hall's ballroom.
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OTTAWA — A former Supreme Court justice, a medical pioneer, two broadcasters and a champion for sex workers were among those invested into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday. Gov. Gen.
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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon honours broadcaster, sex worker champion at Rideau Hall
OTTAWA - A former Supreme Court justice, a medical pioneer, a broadcaster and a champion for sex workers joined the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on
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