Canada Day this year has been made a touch more meaningful for 100 new appointees to the Order of Canada.
Governor General David Johnston announced Wednesday that the order would welcome two new companions, 11 new officers and 87 new members.
The appointees will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony on a later date, according to a release from Rideau Hall.
Among them are seven Maritimers, whose accomplishments range from public policy, to philanthropy, to international curling.
The new Maritime members are:
- Moncton’s Russ Howard, being recognized for his contributions to curling
- Sydney businessman Martin Chernin, for his work to promoting Cape Breton
- Halifax philanthropist Margaret Fountain, for her support of music, dance, theatre and the arts
- Halifax corporate and community leader William Black, for his engagement in public policy debates
- Saint John philanthropist Sandra Irving, for her efforts as a volunteer and supporter of educational, social and youth organizations in the region
- Halifax scholar Susan Sherwin, for her contributions as a mentor and leader in the field of feminist bioethics, and her work on discrimination in health care
- And Moncton poet and publisher Serge Patrice Thibodeau, for his contributions to Acadian literature.
Other notable appointees include author Lawrence Hill, business leader Prem Watsa, actor Graham Greene, Sleep Country Canada co-founder and president Christine Magee, CTV’s Dr. Marla Shapiro and former Liberal leader and Ontario premier Bob Rae.
Rae is being promoted within the order, becoming a companion of the Order of Canada, the order’s highest level.
