Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is announcing 99 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including two Companions, 32 Officers and 65 Members. Three appointments are promotions within the Order.

Since its creation in 1967, the Order of Canada has honoured more than 7600 people whose service has shaped our society, whose innovations have ignited our imaginations, and whose compassion has united our communities.

Some of the more familiar names include Eugene Levy, Victor Garber, Rich Little, Jackie Maxwell and Lorraine Segato.

Order of Canada appointees – December 2022

Companions

Eugene Levy, C.C.

Toronto, Ontario and Los Angeles, California, United States of America

For elevating the stature of Canadian television on the international stage as an acclaimed actor and producer.

This is a promotion within the Order.

Officers

Lise Françoise Aubut, O.C.

Stanstead Township, Quebec

For her contributions to the Canadian music industry as an artist and tireless advocate of the rights of creators.

James Ashley Corcoran, O.C.

Montréal, Quebec

For his long-standing contributions to Francophone music in Canada, as a writer, composer and performer.

Michel Côté, O.C., M.S.C.

Montréal, Quebec

For his distinguished career as one of Quebec’s most prominent actors on stage, on television and in film.

Eleanor Joanne Daley, O.C.

Toronto, Ontario

For her contributions to Canadian music and choral culture as a renowned composer and accompanist.

Robert Alan Ezrin, O.C.

Toronto, Ontario

For his ongoing contributions to music and entertainment production, and for his sustained advocacy of musical education, journalism and environmental justice.

Victor Jay Garber, O.C.

London, Ontario and New York, New York, United States of America

For his outstanding work in film, television and theatre.

André Gaudreault, O.C.

Outremont, Quebec

For his seminal contributions to film studies and the history of cinema as a visionary scholar and educational leader.

Richard Caruthers Little, O.C.

Ottawa, Ontario and Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

For his indelible contributions to Canadian comedy as a renowned impressionist, entertainer and voice actor.

Gerald James Lozinski, O.C. and Joan Mary Lozinski, O.C.

Toronto, Ontario

For their long-standing support for the arts in Canada, with a special focus on dance excellence.

Members

Stephen Alfred Bell, C.M., O.M.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

For his contributions to Canadian music as a Christian folk singer, songwriter and producer, and for his advocacy of social and community causes.

Kevin Luke Blackmore, C.M.

Glovertown, Newfoundland and Labrador

For his contributions to Canadian music and comedy, notably as an ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and heritage.

Wayne Chaulk, C.M.

Charlottetown, Newfoundland and Labrador

For his contributions to Canadian music and comedy, notably as an ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and heritage.

Alan Côté, C.M.

Petite-Vallée, Quebec

For enriching Quebec’s cultural, artistic and musical landscape by promoting the talent of several emerging Francophone artists.

Douglas Allen Dunsmore, C.M.

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

For his leadership as a choral conductor and music educator, and for his significant contributions to prominent provincial and national music organizations.

Raymond John Johnson, C.M.

Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador

For his contributions to Canadian music and comedy, notably as an ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and heritage.

Martin F. Katz, C.M.

Toronto, Ontario

For his contributions to the Canadian film, television and media industries, as a producer and leading innovator.

Stéphane Laporte, C.M.

Montréal, Quebec

For the excellence of his artistic career as a production designer, director, scriptwriter, columnist and producer.

Michael Massey, C.M., A.O.E.

St. Albert, Alberta

For his consummate dedication to Alberta’s youth orchestras, and for his transformational mentorship of generations of Canadian musicians.

Jacqueline Mary Elizabeth Maxwell, C.M., O.Ont.

Toronto, Ontario

For her contributions to Canadian theatre as an artistic director, director, dramaturge and teacher, and for her advocacy of women in the field.

Victor Sarin, C.M.

Vancouver, British Columbia

For his long-standing contributions to the Canadian film and television industries as a renowned director, cinematographer and screenwriter.

Lorraine P. Segato, C.M.

Toronto, Ontario

For her contributions to the Canadian music scene and culture as a pioneer in 2SLGBTQI+ Canadian history.

Mark Geoffrey Sirett, C.M.

Kingston, Ontario

For his steadfast commitment to the field of choral music as a renowned composer, conductor and community leader.