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AWARD | FOUR MANITOBANS TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE ORDER OF CANADA

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced today 113 new appointments, including 4 from Manitoba to the Order of Canada.

The Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours, was established in 1967, during Canada’s centennial year, to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Over the last 49 years, more than 6 500 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.

The Manitoba inductees are:

Noralou Roos, O.C. – Winnipeg, Manitoba

For contributing to Canadian health care by developing evidence-based policy, and for promoting and disseminating medical research with a particular focus on children’s well-being.

This is a promotion within the Order.

The Honourable Sharon Carstairs, P.C., C.M.- Ottawa, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba

For her public service and for her work as a champion of palliative care.

Michael Eskin, C.M. – Winnipeg, Manitoba

For his pioneering research, which has contributed to the success of Canada’s canola oil industry.

Gregory Hanson, C.M.- Winnipeg, Manitoba

For his accomplishments as a business leader and for his sustained commitment to his community, notably in support of poverty reduction and Aboriginal peoples.

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