Firdaus Kharas, an India-born entrepreneur and thought leader, has been appointed as an officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honours, for advancing social change through human-centred media.
Canada's Governor-General Mary Simon has apologised for a top Canadian honour awarded in 1987 to a former Nazi soldier who moved to Canada after World War 2 and went on to become the chancellor of the University of Alberta.
Marc Mayer, a former director of the National Gallery of Canada, has been appointed as a member of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honours. Also named as an officer of the order is longtime Edmonton artist Walter Jule.
Several individuals with a local connection have been appointed to the Order of Canada as the governor general of Canada announced 99 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including two companions, 32 officers and 65 members.