January 22, 2024
On December 28, 2023, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Among them is UBC Faculty of Education alumna Linda M. Perry, Member of the Order of Canada (CM).
The Order of Canada is one of Canada’s highest honours. It was created in 1967 to recognize the outstanding merit or distinguished service of Canadians who make a major difference to Canada through lifelong contributions in every field of endeavour. The three tiers of the order are Companion, Officer and Member. Appointees are nominated, then recommended to the Governor General by an advisory council.
Member of the Order of Canada
Linda M. Perry, CM
BEd’81, UBC Faculty of Education
For her visionary leadership at Vela Canada, and for her transformational advocacy on behalf of people living with disabilities.
To view the full list of UBC community members appointed to the Order of Canada, read UBC’s Office of the President annoucement.
To learn more about all 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada, read the Governor General of Canada’s announcement.
