Canada’s first Chief Public Health Officer, a renowned Indigenous law specialist, and a pioneer in breast cancer treatment are among the 13 ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s community members recently named to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours.
The ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s alumni and supporters were part of the 83 appointments to, and promotions within, the Order of Canada announced by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, LLD’94, on June 30.
The national order was established in 1967 with the help of ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s alumnus and Member of Parliament John Matheson, Arts’40, LLD’80, who was a driving force in its development. He said the Tricolour Society at ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s served as a model.   
Here’s a closer look at who from the ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s community is being honoured.
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The Honourable John Manley
John Manley is a widely respected political and business leader. For more than a decade he served in the federal government as Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Finance Minister, and Industry Minister. More recently he led the Business Council of Canada and was a board chair at CIBC and CAE. He is now the board chair at Telus Corporation and a senior business adviser at Bennett Jones.
Officers
David Butler-Jones
David Butler-Jones was Canada’s first Chief Public Health Officer, serving from 2004 to 2014. A leader in public health and clinical medicine, he completed his medical residency at ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s. He has also served as president, chair, and adviser to major national health organizations throughout his career and has taught and conducted research within academia.
Adel Sedra, DSc’03
Adel Sedra is a world-renowned expert in microelectronics whose work has advanced technologies from medical devices to wireless communications. A distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and a former academic leader at the University of Toronto, he played a key role in elevating both institutions to global prominence in research.
David Weisstub
David Weisstub is a leading figure in mental-health law and forensic psychiatry. Founder and honorary life president of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health, he has spent more than five decades advising on human rights, bioethics, and mental competency, and is widely recognized as a mentor and expert in his field.
Members
Earl Bogoch
Earl Bogoch is an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto whose work has transformed fracture prevention in Canada. He created a screening and prevention program now used in hospitals nationwide, and as the first Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention, he has advanced patient care globally through his innovative research and commitment to improving outcomes.
Freda Browns
Freda Browns has been a prominent force in Canadian philanthropy for more than 50 years, supporting arts, education, health, and culture in Montreal and across the country. Her distinguished art collection, built with her late husband, Irwin, has been shared widely, with works featured in museums and institutions throughout Canada.
Donald Campbell
Donald Campbell is highly respected adviser and former diplomat with a distinguished career in public service and international relations. His roles have included deputy minister of both Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Canada’s ambassador to both Japan and Korea, and G8 summit sherpa. Currently a senior strategy advisor with Norton Rose Fullbright LLP, he continues to help shape Canada-Asia relations.
Brian Crane
Brian Crane is a distinguished legal expert whose work has been instrumental in advancing environmental protections and human and Indigenous rights in Canada. A partner in Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office, he has helped shape major Indigenous land claims and self-government agreements. His decades-long advocacy has supported the recognition of Indigenous treaty rights and influenced policy at the highest levels.
Timothy Whelan
Timothy Whelan is an internationally recognized radiation oncologist. His research has transformed breast-cancer treatment, improving survival rates and reducing side effects. As an oncology professor and associate chair of research at McMaster University, he has also mentored the next generation of clinicians, helping to establish McMaster and the Juravinski Cancer Centre as leaders in oncology research training.
Homer Tien, Artsci’90
Homer Tien is a trauma surgeon at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, CEO of Ornge, and a former military physician. He works to improve trauma care in remote and underserved areas, including for injured soldiers and First Nations communities. His research bridges military and civilian health systems, focusing on prehospital care, bleeding control, and faster access to life-saving treatment.
Chris Tambakis
Chris Tambakis is CEO of Adgar Canada and a veteran of the commercial real-estate industry with more than 30 years of experience across North America and Europe. A graduate of Ivey Business School, he is also a dedicated volunteer, serving on boards supporting health care, education, the arts, and community development.
The Honourable Robert Runciman
Robert Runciman served in public office for mor than four decades at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels. A long-time MPP and cabinet minister, he later represented Ontario in the Senate, where he chaired the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee. An author and community volunteer, he now chairs the St. Lawrence Parks Commission.
Stephen Lucas, Sc’84
Stephen Lucas is CEO of Mitacs and a retired senior public servant with more than 35 years of experience leading federal policy in health, environment, and innovation. As Deputy Minister of Health Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, he led the federal response, working with provinces, Indigenous partners, and experts to deliver Canada’s largest vaccination campaign and public-health initiatives.
