Overview

• Ryan Reynolds and Heather Rankin will be invested as officers of the Order of Canada during the Canada Day noon ceremony at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa.
• Reynolds is recognized for his portrayal of the Marvel character Deadpool and as co-owner of U.K. football club Wrexham.
• Rankin has won six Juno Awards with The Rankin Family and has built a successful solo music career.
• St. John’s musician Deantha Rae Edmunds, Winnipeg sportscaster Scott Oake and Quebec writer Kim Thúy Ly Thanh will be named members of the Order of Canada.
• The Order of Canada represents the country’s highest civilian honour, celebrating outstanding contributions across diverse fields.