Tag: Order of Canada

Queen’s recognizes Order of Canada recipients

On Dec. 29, four members of the Queen’s community were among the 125 appointed to the Order of Canada by Governor General Julia Payette. Awarded annually since 1967 by Canada’s Governor General, the Order of Canada is among the country’s highest civilian honours. Among the new appointments are three...

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Queen’s professor honoured with Order of Canada

On Canada Day this year, Professor John McGarry wore a small lapel pin, emblazoned with a snowflake and a Canadian flag, to a friend’s barbeque. Only recipients of the nation’s highest honour may wear one, yet “nobody noticed the pin at all” the professor joked. On June 30, the Order of Canada announced...

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Gael legend named to Order of Canada

While some remember James Rutka for his accomplishments on the football field, his life’s work as a pre-eminent neurosurgeon has led to his recent appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada. This honour may very well be his crowning achievement, but Dr. Rutka is no stranger to success.  Rutka’s...

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Canadian disOrder

It’s 2014, and most Canadians are tired of hearing about controversies surrounding Conrad Black. The former media mogul has been making headlines again recently, not only because of his fluff interview with embattled Toronto mayor Rob Ford, but because of his removal from the Order of Canada. According...

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