On Thursday, Governor-General Mary Simon announced the names of 99 new members appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours
, are among the 99 new members appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
Mr. Crosby, captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been invested with an officer of the order for his hockey career and support of youth initiatives, and Mr. LaForme, who retired from the Ontario Court of Appeal in 2018, has also been named an officer for advancing Indigenous rights as a groundbreaking jurist and championing underserved communities.
The latest class also includes Rich Little, sometimes known as the “man of a thousand voices,” for his contribution to Canadian comedy as a long-time entertainer, impressionist and voice actor, and astronaut and physicianThe list of people newly invested into the order come from a range of fields, including journalism, education, music, activism, philanthropy and sport.
Patricia Ningewance of Winnipeg has been made a member of the Order of Canada for revitalizing Indigenous languages as an Anishinaabemowin teacher. Montreal’s Benoît Robert was appointed for contributions to the car-sharing industry and to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Architect Brian MacKay-Lyons, of Kingsbury, N.S., is being celebrated for his vernacular designs that celebrate the province’s culture.
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