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83 Individuals Appointed to Order of Canada as Investitures Begin on Canada Day

Investiture ceremonies will begin on Canada Day to formally induct pandemic-era public health leaders, diplomats, artists and scientists

From left, UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre, former deputy prime minister John Manley, B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Canada's former chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam are pictured in this composite photo. All four have been named to the Order of Canada.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s former chief public health officer, has been appointed as an officer of the Order of Canada alongside B.C. Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry.
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The list of 83 Canadians being inducted into the Order of Canada include, from left, former NHL player and coach Ted Nolan, writer Miriam Toews, former Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam, scholar Elizabeth Epperly and former UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre.

Overview

  • Governor General Mary Simon announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada on June 30 based on recommendations from the advisory council
  • Dr. Theresa Tam and Dr. Bonnie Henry were named officers in recognition of their leadership during Canada’s COVID-19 response and ongoing public health contributions
  • Marc-André Blanchard was appointed as a member for his work as Canada’s former UN ambassador and incoming chief of staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney
  • The 2025 cohort spans diplomacy, arts, science and community service with honourees including John Manley, Maureen McTeer and novelist Miriam Toews
  • Five previously announced appointees will be invested in Ottawa on July 1, with ceremonies for the remaining inductees to be scheduled at later dates