Overview
- Governor General Mary Simon named six companions, 15 officers and 59 members, including six promotions within the order and one honorary appointment.
- Vancouver interviewer Nardwuar the Human Serviette was appointed a member for distinctive, research-driven interviews and advocacy for independent and campus radio.
- Nardwuar said he dedicates the honour to his late mother, crediting her with instilling a respect for history, local media and rigorous research.
- He will be listed under his stage name, a rare exception for the national honour noted in Canadian Press reporting.
- Other high-profile honourees include companions Rosalie Abella and Michael Moldaver, Olympian Andre De Grasse, country artist Terri Clark and children’s entertainer Raffi, who was promoted to companion.