Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: May 08, 2019

The Honourable Perrin Beatty, P.C., O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario

Perrin Beatty has contributed to the development of our nation as a politician and corporate leader. Elected to Parliament at 22, he served as minister of seven major departments, including National Defence and External Affairs. Following his political career, he led the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, the latter of which he shepherded through a period of significant transition. Former chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and current president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, he continues to advocate for Canadian businesses.