Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: October 26, 2023

Christine M. Morrissey, O.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia

Chris Morrissey’s courage opened the door to a new life for many 2SLGBTQI+ immigrants. In challenging the status quo, she won the right for individuals to sponsor a foreign-born, same-sex partner as a Canadian resident. For more than 25 years, she has supported refugees who faced discrimination in their home countries because of sexual orientation or gender identity, by facilitating their entry into Canada and their integration into the community. Still an active advocate, she educates caregivers and other professionals about the unique journey of aging for 2SLGBTQI+ seniors.