Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 20, 2014
• Invested on: September 23, 2015

For her academic research on cultural diversity, and on urban and feminist studies, and for her civic involvement with non-profit and community-based organizations.

Caroline Andrew is a leading voice in academia and social activism in Ottawa. A former dean of social sciences at the University of Ottawa, she co-founded its women’s studies program and is noted for her research on urban and feminist studies. At the grassroots level, she has volunteered with such organizations as the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership and the Lowertown Community Resource Centre to advocate on behalf of newcomers, women and residents of inner-city neighbourhoods. She has also championed civic initiatives that support better immigrant integration, crime reduction and the language rights of Franco-Ontarians.