Governor General David Johnston stands with Sheila Copps after investing her as an Officer of the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, May 3, 2013.
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Governor General investiture of 44 into Order of Canada

Canada’s Governor General David Johnston presided over the investiture of 44 Canadians into the Order of Canada Friday (May 3).

The Order of Canada was created in 1967, during Canada’s centennial year.

It recognizes “a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Since its creation, more than 6 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.”

Among those honoured psychologist Dyane Adam, sculptor Michel Goulet, hockey player Paul Henderson, former politician Sheila Copps, and actress and radio host Marina Orsini.

More information:
List of Order of Canada recipients – here
Governor General’s speech (text) – here

More:
RCI – Governor General announces 74 new appointments to the Order of Canada (June 28, 2013) – here

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