Scientists, experts, community leaders: 12 of B.C.’s top citizens given Order of B.C.
The appointees include medical experts, environmentalists and public leaders, with investiture set for Sept. 24 at Government House in Victoria.
- On Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, the Government of British Columbia appointed 12 citizens to the Order of British Columbia, the province's highest honour, including forensic entomologist Gail Anderson and FIFA executive Victor Montagliani.
- Premier David Eby stated that recipients have "devoted their energy, skills and compassion" to improving the province, recognizing individuals who have made "exceptional contributions to British Columbia and beyond."
- Among the honourees is Stephanie Cadieux, Canada's first chief accessibility officer, alongside Marianne Ignace, an expert in Indigenous language revitalization, reflecting the group's diverse leadership across medicine, environment, and community service.
- The 12 recipients will be officially invested into the Order at a ceremony held at Government House in Victoria on Sept. 24, 2026, continuing the tradition of recognizing those who have shaped the province.
- As the province's highest honour, the Order serves to recognize individuals whose dedication and service have helped build a stronger, more caring, and connected province, placing this year's appointments within a long-standing framework of legacy.
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