28 November 2020

Order of Canada Appointments

It's not often genealogy is mentioned when lists of new appointments to the Order of Canada appear. Here is the appointment of Jacques Légaré from the most recent list.





As indicated in the short citation, he is best known for his work as a demographer with more than 60 items to his name as author in WorldCat.

Others named for contributions to history are:

Brian McFarlane, C.M.
Stouffville, Ontario
For his contributions to the sport of hockey, as a sportscaster, writer and historian.

Tom Radford, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
For showcasing the history and culture of the western and northern regions of Canada through his films and documentaries.

Vera Schiff, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For her illustrious career as an author, historian and public speaker who is nationally recognized for sharing her moving experiences of the Holocaust.



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