Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: February 17, 2017

For her community engagement and commitment to the advancement of women and public service, notably in educational broadcasting.

Isabel Bassett has been a driving force of positive social change. She brought important social and political issues to the forefront, first as a journalist and award-winning documentary producer, and then as a minister in the Ontario legislature. Later, as head of TVOntario, she achieved sustained public funding for the broadcaster and refocused the network on its educational roots. In all her varied pursuits, she has demonstrated a commitment to diversity and equality in the workplace, creating opportunities for women and visible minorities alike