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Governor General Names 80 to the Order of Canada, Including Nardwuar

Appointments span the Order's companion, officer, member ranks.

Overview

  • The list includes six companions, 15 officers and 59 members, with six promotions and one honorary appointment announced.
  • Former Supreme Court justices Rosalie Abella and Michael Moldaver were named companions for contributions to Canadian law and public life.
  • Children’s entertainer Raffi was promoted to companion, while country artist Terri Clark and Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse were appointed members.
  • Music journalist Nardwuar was appointed a member, with investiture under his stage name noted as a rare exception for the honour.
  • Nardwuar dedicated the recognition to his late mother, as his citation lauded his distinctive interviews, exhaustive research and cultural impact.