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Cathy Crowe believes that small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world. It is this type of thinking that has motivated her to work tirelessly as a street nurse, serving the basic health needs of the homeless. A passionate and committed advocate for the rights of the homeless, she has been instrumental in generating awareness of the issue and lobbying government to act.
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Maureen O’Neil is a woman whose commitment and devotion to empowering citizens has served as one of the principal forces behind her career. She has led national organizations promoting social justice and equality, notably as President of the International Development Research Centre since 1997.
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One of our country’s most successful executives, Dominic D’Alessandro is an exemplary leader whose business acumen and solid corporate values have set the standard for corporations worldwide. He is highly respected for his integrity, his commitment to social responsibility, his dedication to corporate philanthropy and his overall contribution to our nation’s competitiveness.
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The tireless crusade and compelling voice of Sheila Watt-Cloutier have galvanized citizens and governments around the world to wake up to the clear and immediate human impacts of climate change. Her activism has challenged power, promoted dialogue, and changed policies to the benefit of Arctic peoples and the planet we all share.
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Chief statistician of Canada Ivan Fellegi is an exceptional leader. His vision and outstanding work for close to half a century has resulted in an independent data collection organization where the numbers paint a portrait of our country. The system has allowed for greater insight into public policy issues and has informed decision making.
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Throughout his long and distinguished career as an esteemed author and journalist, Graham Fraser has straddled the language divide writing extensively on Quebec and its relationship with Canada. His deep understanding and sensitivity to Canada’s linguistic duality and language serve us all in his role as Commissioner of Official Languages.
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Maria Klawe is the embodiment of her own belief that the fields in which she herself has excelled – mathematics, science and engineering – demand and nurture creativity. A renowned scholar, educator and advocate, Maria Klawe has made a practice of harnessing technology to enhance learning and motivation, and opening doors of opportunities for others.
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Professor Emeritus of the Department of Economics and former rector (1998-2005) of the Université de Montréal, Robert Lacroix has dedicated 35 years of his life to the institution, his alma mater, where he has played a decisive and transformative role.  Dr. Lacroix is a staunch advocate of education and university research, which he considers vital to the development of society.  The prolific researcher, a recipient of numerous awards and honours, is among the leading specialists in t...
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J. Richard Bertrand is vice-president of government affairs at Pratt & Whitney Canada. A marketing, public-relations and strategic-communications expert, Mr. Bertrand has a stellar track record as a business executive. Still, all along the whirlwind journey to the pinnacle of corporate success, he has never lost touch with his sense of civic duty and commitment—and the virtually countless hours he donates to the health-service and university sectors, among others, makes him a truly remarkab...
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Christopher Plummer, C.C., is one of the most distinguished and acclaimed actors in the world. In a celebrated career that started here in Ottawa in 1948, Mr. Plummer has thrilled audiences with his performances on stage and screen, appearing in numerous plays and more than 100 feature films and television productions. He has conquered Hollywood, Broadway and the London stage, and was instrumental in making Canada’s Stratford Festival the beloved institution it is today. ...
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