Theresa Tam, Georges St-Pierre among new Order of Canada appointees
Global News
A total of 83 people were named to the Order of Canada, announced Monday, including Canada's former chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam and UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre.
From doctors who guided Canada through the COVID-19 pandemic to a former deputy prime minister and a UFC champion, nearly seven dozen Canadians have been named to the Order of Canada.
The full list was made public on Monday, a day before Canadians are set to gather for Canada Day celebrations, though Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon made the appointments on April 17, acting on recommendations of the Advisory Council of the Order.
“We proudly recognize each of these individuals whose dedication and passion for service not only enrich our communities but also help shape the fabric of our nation,” said Simon in a statement. “Together, they inspire us to strive for greatness and to foster a future filled with hope and possibility.”
Among the names, former deputy prime minister John Manley was named a companion for bridging “private, public and not-for-profit sectors, promoting diversity and inclusiveness in leadership while engaging on matters of public policy.”
Molecular biologist W. Ford Doolittle of Halifax was also named a companion alongside Manley, the highest rank in the Order.
Canada’s former chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam, who completed her tenure last month, was named an officer of the Order alongside British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Tam’s naming to the Order, according to the release of names, says her tenure was characterized “by her commitment to health equity and highlighted by her leadership role in the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
That was also echoed by Henry’s description by the Order, noting her work in B.C.’s response to the pandemic, while saying she’s used her “expertise in public health and preventative medicine to safeguard the health of people in Canada and globally for decades.”
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