Directory of honorary doctorates

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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Mariette Carrier-Fraser is, in the purest sense of the words, a woman of dedication, courage, perseverance and commitment. She is a woman who has devoted the majority of her career to educating youth, from humble teacher all the way to superintendent. It is also through her courage and her perseverance that she has brought her knowledge to the highest proceedings of public office. Today, although retired, Mrs. Carrier-Fraser is still committed to the growth of the French language which she has ...
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David Allison Dodge is the Governor of the Bank of Canada. In this capacity, Mr. Dodge has been widely praised for his forthright style and his steady leadership, which have helped foster economic growth in Canada. Prior to his appointment as Governor, David Dodge served in a number of senior positions within the federal government. While serving as Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr. Dodge was instrumental in eliminating the federal budget deficit and putting Canada’s public finances on a solid fo...
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Louis Garneau, OC, CQ, is a former cycling champion and Olympian who founded his own company and made it into one of the leading firms in its field. With several patents to his name, his company manufactures sportswear and sporting goods with operations in Canada, the United States and France. He has lent his considerable reputation and precious time to amateur sport and to several charitable and not-for-profit organizations.
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Sally Armstrong is an award-winning author, filmmaker and human rights activist. Through her journalism, she has galvanized Canadians to bear witness to suffering and injustice. Her unapologetic advocacy and courageous unflinching accounts of the atrocities experienced by women from Bosnia to Bangladesh have mobilized readers to become involved in helping vulnerable people around the world.
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