Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 14, 2023

Michael de Adder, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Michael de Adder is an acclaimed editorial cartoonist and astute chronicler of the world’s political landscape. With his cartoons appearing across North America, this prolific artist is admired for his deft draftsmanship, making him one of the most widely read cartoonists in Canada. An ardent defender of creative freedom, he was president of the Canadian Association of Editorial Cartoonists and served 10 years on the board of the Cartoonist Rights Network.