Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2014
• Invested on: November 18, 2015

For his contributions to the corporate sector, for his mentorship and for his active involvement in community initiatives throughout urban and rural Nova Scotia.

Graham Day has made important and lasting contributions to the business and voluntary sectors both at home and abroad. As a lawyer, a corporate executive and a director, he has been sought out by industry players for his strategic thinking, for his commitment to fostering emerging leaders, and for his reputation for delivering results. In addition, his volunteerism has been broad and varied: he provides advice to small-town businesses and rolls up his sleeves in support of community-based charitable initiatives and fundraisers. He also served as chancellor of Dalhousie University.