Alumnus Peter Herrndorf (LLB’65, LLD’00) is among those honoured in the latest Order of Canada appointments. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced 99 new appointments to the Order on June 30, 2017.

“I am delighted to recognize these new recipients of the Order of Canada on the eve of the 150^th anniversary of Confederation,” said the Governor General in a press release. “This July 1 also marks 50 years since the creation of the Order of Canada…The individuals on today’s list, just like those appointed half a century ago, are truly inspiring as they have helped to build the smarter, more caring nation that we, as Canadians, are all so proud to call ‘home’.”

Herrndorf was promoted to the rank of Companion of the Order “for his transformative leadership in Canada’s artistic community and for his enduring commitment to building a thriving national arts scene.”

He is the President and CEO of the National Arts Centre and a volunteer member of the Dalhousie Arts Centre Expansion Cabinet.

Honorary degree recipient Mary Eberts (LLD’02) was also among the Dalhousie connections honoured in the latest Order of Canada appointments. Eberts was named an Officer to the Order “for her visionary leadership as an advocate and litigator advancing equality and women’s rights.”

Read more in “Governor General Announces 99 New Appointments to the Order of Canada” on gg.ca.

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