Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2024-08-20
Invested on: 2025-06-11
Ian Douglas Shugart, P.C., M.S.C. (deceased)
Ottawa, Ontario
The late Ian Shugart, former clerk of the Privy Council, issued the first Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service. Through his outstanding leadership, he sparked important discussions about the presence of systemic racism and discrimination in the public service and across Canada.