| RECIPIENTS' CITATIONS |
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| Rasha Al-Katta |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| In recognition of her community service and her active volunteer work with United Way Ottawa. |
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| Deborah Apps |
| Montréal, Quebec |
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| For her commitment and dedication to the Trans Canada Trail legacy project. |
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| Danielle Arnold |
| Toronto, Ontario |
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| For her commitment to promoting volunteerism in Toronto. |
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| The Honourable Michel Bastarache, C.C. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his distinguished legal career and his commitment to the language rights of minority communities. |
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| The Honourable Monique Bégin, P.C., O.C. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For her active role in the fight for the rights of the less fortunate, and for the rights of women, senior citizens, Aboriginal people and children. |
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| Jean M. Bélanger, O.C. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For creating the Responsible Care® program in order to protect our environment. |
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| Ian E. Bennett |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his contributions to the production of several decorations and medals (including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal), as master of the Royal Canadian Mint since 2006. |
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| Keisha Bernard |
| River Glade, Ontario |
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| For her leadership, volunteer spirit and community involvement as a medical first responder with St. John Ambulance. |
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| Herbert Gideon Bown, O.C. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his contribution to information technology and for his important discoveries in the field of image communications. |
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| Donald J. Cardinal, O.C. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his internationally renowned work as an architect inspired by his western roots and Métis heritage. |
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| Judy Chiu |
| Burnaby, British Columbia |
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| For her dedication as a mentor to younger volunteers and as a member of the |
| St. John Ambulance Cadet Division. |
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| Michael Robert Dence, O.C. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his important contributions as an authority in scientific research. |
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| Peter C. Dobell, C.M. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his contributions as the founder of the Parliamentary Centre and for his commitment to policy formulation. |
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| Denzil Doyle, C.M. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his role in the promotion, development and growth of Canada's high technology industry. |
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| Sister Lenore Gibb, C.M. |
| Pembroke, Ontario |
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| For her humanitarian work overseas to help build schools and housing projects, among other initiatives. |
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| Lawrence Albert Gladue, C.M. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his work in developing and establishing social and economic programs for Aboriginal people, especially those living in remote areas. |
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| Naomi E.S. Griffiths, O.C. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For playing a key role in the incorporation of women's studies into the doctoral history program at Carleton University. |
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| Ivan A. Hale, C.M. |
| Alcove, Quebec |
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| For setting up national and international educational exchange programs that enable young people to visit other regions and experience different cultures. |
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| Paul C. LaBarge |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his dedication to the creation and development of the Trans Canada Trail, |
| from sea to sea to sea. |
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| Marcel Lauzière |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his role in promoting philanthropy and volunteerism in Canada. |
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| Ophelia Lazaridis |
| Waterloo, Ontario |
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| For her many philanthropic contributions, which have had a great impact on education, science and Canadian communities. |
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| The Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| A respected statesman, he is recognized for his leadership in policy development on |
| innovation and competitiveness. |
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| Judith Maxwell, C.M. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For her lifetime contribution to Canadian public policy. |
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| Sandra McDougall Wilson, C.M. |
| Montréal, Quebec |
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| For her work as a musician and arts administrator, as well as founder of several important arts organizations in Canada. |
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| Patricia M. Messner, C.M. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| As an Olympian and World Champion, she has won 18 Canadian champion water skiing titles during the 60s and 70s. |
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| David J. Mullin |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his commitment to improving patient care with St. John Ambulance. |
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| Chris Neil and Caitlin Neil |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| As honorary co-chairs of Roger's House, they help promote awareness and fundraising for this important pediatric palliative care facility. |
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| Don Newman, C.M. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| A highly respected journalist, he has encouraged integrity in reporting and demystified complex political issues. |
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| Pyer-Luc Parent |
| Saint-Georges de Beauce, Quebec |
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| In recognition of his 5 000 volunteer hours of community work with St. John Ambulance, which he joined when he was just 12 years old. |
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| Tim Poon |
| Toronto, Ontario |
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| For engaging young people through volunteerism and tackling some of the key social issues in Toronto. |
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| Bruce Sanford, C.M. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his work producing some of the most detailed geological maps of different parts of Canada. |
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| The Honourable Barry L. Strayer, O.C. |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
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| For his instrumental role as one of the principal writers of the |
| Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. |
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| T. Russell Walter |
| Port Elgin, Ontario |
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| For his dedicated volunteer work with St. John Ambulance in Port Elgin. |