Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

Eleanor Joanne Daley, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario

Eleanor Daley has shaped choral music in Canada and beyond. For more than three decades, she has been commissioned by well over 100 choirs throughout North America and Europe. Her prolific body of work has been widely performed by the world’s premier amateur and professional choral ensembles, bringing significant acclaim to the nation. She has been a highly respected accompanist for major ensembles and is also the long-time music director at Fairlawn Avenue United Church, where she has established one of the finest choral programs in the country.