Over the holiday period, Governor-General Mary Simon announced 135 new appointments to the coveted Order of Canada. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Here are the Canadian music industry notables honoured, in alphabetical order and with a short profile. Boyd has been given five Honorary Doctorates, The Order of Canada, The Order of Ontario and the Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Order of Canada appointment comes just as MacDonald's 34-year stint in Bishop’s University’s music department comes to a close.

Source: CBC News January 03, 2022 15:42 UTC