Canada’s Governor General, David Johnston welcomed 36 new Members, nine new Officers and one Companion into the Order of Canada at a ceremony in Ottawa on Friday. The Order exists to recognize Canadians for their achievements and service to the country across a range of fields. Non-Canadians can be appointed on an honorary basis. Among the new recipients are 11 people from Toronto, and one each from Scarborough, Hamilton, Etobicoke, and Oakville. The 46 people invested on Friday join more than 6000 members who have joined the Order since it was established by 1967.

Source: thestar September 24, 2016 02:26 UTC