The Honourable William C. Graham

  • Deceased
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: October 21, 2020
    • Invested on: April 13, 2022

    The Honourable William C. Graham, P.C., O.C., Q.C.
    Toronto, Ontario

    Bill Graham is a long-time leader in Canada’s academic, political and philanthropic sectors. In addition to his continued service as chancellor of Trinity College at the University of Toronto, he created, endowed and serves as the chair of the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary and International History. Widely recognized for his contributions to and ongoing support of Canadian defence policy, he has served with distinction on various national and international boards. He is an engaged philanthropist who has made lasting contributions to his community, notably through his generous donations to local organizations.

    This is a promotion within the Order.

  • Member of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: November 20, 2014
    • Invested on: May 08, 2015

    For his many contributions to Canadian politics.

    Bill Graham has distinguished himself as a lawyer, educator and philanthropist. A prominent litigator, he joined the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto, where he introduced new courses in the areas of international trade and public laws. He later stood for Parliament, and held senior portfolios in cabinet including foreign affairs and national defence, prior to being selected as the Leader of the Opposition. Since leaving politics, he has supported a range of organizations, and serves as chancellor of Trinity College.