Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 11, 2017
• Invested on: July 05, 2018

Beverley Noel Salmon, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario

Beverley Salmon is an exemplary model of civic engagement. As Toronto’s first Black female councillor, she advocated for more inclusive policies and practices within municipal government. Her extensive career comprises work with the Toronto Board of Education, the Urban Alliance on Race Relations and the Ontario Status of Women Council. Notably, she has been a dedicated champion for the social and educational well-being of Black communities in the city. Although officially retired, she remains an active volunteer, role model and mentor to members of her local community.