Governor General Michaelle Jean today named Canadian rock legends Neil Young and Burton Cummings as Officers of the Order of Canada, the second highest ranking in the prestigious Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honours.
Young and Cummings were among 57 Canadians who will receive honours from the Governor General to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement.
Among the other nominees to become Officers of the Order of Canada are hockey star Mario Lemieux, writer Clark Blaise, former Privy Council clerk Mel Cappe, former premiers Gary Filmon and John Hamm, stage impressario Peter Hinton, former federal NDP Leader Alexa McDonough, and filmmaker Ivan Reitman.
Among those become Members of the Order of Canada is the late David Pecaut. Though Pecaut was born in the U.S., he became a champion for Toronto's development after moving to that city. Pecaut died earlier this month.
There were no Companions of the Order of Canada appointed at this time. The Companion is the highest rank in the Order of Canada. No date has yet been set for the ceremony to award the honours announced today.
You can review the full list of Order of Canada honours at the GG's site.
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